Cosign
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| Fact | Cosign | PACE Code Signing Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Intended users | The Sigstore integration guidance identifies open-source package managers as primary stakeholders for artifact signing and verification workflows. | The platform is designed for software-platform publishers that run third-party applications or plug-ins, and for ecosystems where multiple tools handle high-value content. |
| Notable limit | Cosign generates ECDSA-P256 keys and uses SHA256 hashes for ephemeral keyless and managed-key signing. | Code signing alone does not defend a platform or its modules against reverse engineering; PACE points to Fusion and White-Box Works for additional protection. |
| Purpose | Cosign signs and verifies OCI containers and other software artifacts. | The platform lets software publishers verify that third-party applications and plug-ins come from trusted developers and have not been modified. |
| Support | The project directs users with issues to open a GitHub issue or ask in its Slack channel. | PACE says customers receive full documentation, quality support, and access to its engineering team. |
Cosign plans
- CosignFree
PACE Code Signing Platform plans
- PACE Code Signing PlatformPriced on request
Pick Cosign if…
Cosign suits open-source package managers and teams that need to sign or verify artifacts in registry and CI/CD workflows. It is less suited to developers seeking a stable API for direct application integration.
Pick PACE Code Signing Platform if…
The platform is designed for publishers that run third-party applications or plug-ins, particularly ecosystems involving multiple tools and high-value content. It suits teams that need manual or CI-based signing across the listed targets.