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KeyTalk CKMS vs ManageEngine Key Manager Plus
Both stand on certificate management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+5
KeyTalk CKMS combines certificate discovery, lifecycle management, access controls, and several deployment choices. Note that CKMS pricing is by request, while the listed S/MIME plans have per-user monthly prices.
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Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2
Key Manager Plus brings certificate lifecycle tasks, SSH and PGP key management, and auditing into one product. Check the 25-key license terms and deployment option against your needs.
Visit ManageEngine Key Manager PlusThe facts
| KeyTalk CKMS | ManageEngine Key Manager Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | No | No |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | S/MIME on-premise: €5 per user a month | Subscription — 25 keys: $475 a year |
| Plans published | 12 | 8 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | keytalk.com | manageengine.com |
| On certificate management software | #14 of 31 | #10 of 31 |
KeyTalk CKMS: what it does well
- Central certificate and key repository
- Automated or semi-automated deployment and renewal
- Network scan can discover certificates and keys
- Private CA supports existing or standalone root
- Supports multifactor authentication and role-based access
What to know first
- Main CKMS pricing is available on request
- Listed S/MIME plans are billed per user per month
- Short-lived certificates depend on target CA support
ManageEngine Key Manager Plus: what it does well
- Discovers certificates across endpoints and certificate stores
- Automates renewal and sends expiry alerts through three channels
- Manages SSH and PGP keys in a digital-key vault
- Includes role-based access, two-factor authentication, and SAML SSO
- Offers SaaS and on-premises deployment
What to know first
- The monthly on-premises license covers 25 managed keys
- The perpetual license lists a $238 maintenance and support fee
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