#56 in Collaboration & CommunicationUpdated 2026-08

Keybase

by Keybase · End-to-end encrypted messaging and file sharing for teams

33.9 — BenchRank score out of 100

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Overview

Keybase is an end-to-end encrypted messaging and file-sharing service. It uses public key cryptography so message contents cannot be read by Keybase itself, and stores a group's photos, videos and documents with the same encryption. Users create teams, connect to public identities on services such as Twitter and Reddit, and can set a timer on sensitive messages.

Best for: Families, clubs and companies wanting encrypted group chat and shared file storage
Pricing: No pricing information is shown on the captured page
Runs on: macOS

Strengths and trade-offs

Strengths

End-to-end encrypted chat and file storage for groups
Teams can be created for families, clubs or companies
Apps for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android
Connects accounts to public identities on Twitter and Reddit

Trade-offs

No pricing, plan or usage limits published on the site
Identity connections depend on third-party accounts
Requires installing an app; no browser client is mentioned

How this score is made up

Each dimension is scored out of 100 and combined into the headline score using fixed weights.

MCP support: 0 out of 100
Documentation: 15 out of 100
Agent friendliness: 48 out of 100
Pricing transparency: 15 out of 100
Customer sentiment: 80 out of 100
Changelog: 80 out of 100
Marketing site structure: 55 out of 100
Operational trust: 0 out of 100

Measured, but not part of the score

Useful to know, but not a mark for or against the product — so these do not affect the ranking.

Openness: 60 out of 100
Maintenance: 100 out of 100

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