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LibreSSL vs OpenSSL

A side-by-side look at LibreSSL and OpenSSL. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

LibreSSL

LibreSSL

Security & Privacy

LibreSSL is a free and open source cryptographic software library, forked from OpenSSL in 2014 after the Heartbleed vulnerability was disclosed. It aims to be a modern, efficient, and secure replacement for OpenSSL.

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OpenSSL

OpenSSL

Security & Privacy

OpenSSL is an open-source encryption toolkit widely used for secure and private communication over computer networks. It implements the SSL and TLS protocols as well as general encryption methods like hashing and digital certificates.

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