Olvid vs Keybase

Struggling to choose between Olvid and Keybase? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Olvid is a Social & Communications solution with tags like endtoend-encryption, open-source, privacy, messaging.

It boasts features such as End-to-end encrypted messaging, Contact discovery without disclosing phone numbers, Perfect Forward Secrecy, Encrypted cloud backup, Encrypted group conversations and pros including Strong encryption protects privacy, Open source code can be audited, Does not require a phone number to sign up, Works across platforms (iOS, Android, web).

On the other hand, Keybase is a Security & Privacy product tagged with encryption, authentication, messaging, file-sharing, blockchain.

Its standout features include End-to-end encrypted messaging, Encrypted file sharing, User authentication via blockchain, Secure audio/video calling, Collaborative project spaces, and it shines with pros like Strong encryption protects privacy, Blockchain authentication enhances security, Easy to use interface, Available on multiple platforms, Free to use.

Feature	Olvid	Keybase
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Social & Communications	Security & Privacy

Product Overview

Olvid

Description: Olvid is an open-source, privacy-focused messaging app for iOS and Android. It provides end-to-end encrypted messaging using advanced cryptographic protocols to ensure messages remain confidential. Key features include contact discovery without disclosing phone numbers, Perfect Forward Secrecy, encrypted cloud backup, and encrypted group conversations.

Keybase

Description: Keybase is a secure messaging and file sharing app that utilizes end-to-end encryption and blockchain-based authentication. It allows users to securely chat, make audio/video calls, share files, and collaborate on projects.

Key Features Comparison

Olvid Features

• End-to-end encrypted messaging
• Contact discovery without disclosing phone numbers
• Perfect Forward Secrecy
• Encrypted cloud backup
• Encrypted group conversations

Keybase Features

• End-to-end encrypted messaging
• Encrypted file sharing
• User authentication via blockchain
• Secure audio/video calling
• Collaborative project spaces

Pros & Cons Analysis

Olvid

Pros

• Strong encryption protects privacy
• Open source code can be audited
• Does not require a phone number to sign up
• Works across platforms (iOS, Android, web)

Cons

• Smaller user base than mainstream apps
• Voice/video calling not supported
• No desktop app, web access only
• Backups count against storage quota

Keybase

Pros

• Strong encryption protects privacy
• Blockchain authentication enhances security
• Easy to use interface
• Available on multiple platforms
• Free to use

Cons

• Limited user base
• No email integration
• File size limits for free users
• Video calling quality could be better
• Slow development and updates

Pricing Comparison

Olvid

• Freemium

Keybase

• Freemium