KeyTalk CKMS
7.7#2 in public key infrastructure softwareFrom €5 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
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ManageEngine Key Manager Plus
7.6#5 in certificate management softwareFrom $475 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | KeyTalk CKMS | ManageEngine Key Manager Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate discovery | Smart Security Scan discovers certificates and keys on networks so valid findings can be imported into CKMS. | It discovers certificates across endpoints and certificate stores, including Microsoft CA, self-signed, public CA, mail server, load balancer, and AWS-hosted certificates. |
| Certificate lifecycle | CKMS provides a central repository for certificates and keys, automated or semi-automated deployment and renewal, and reporting, notifications, and alerts. | The product provides certificate discovery, inventory, CSR generation, deployment, renewal, post-deployment automation, public and private CA management, vulnerability scanning, audits and reports. |
| Company founding | KeyTalk was founded in 2004. | LinkedIn lists ManageEngine as founded in 2002. |
| Company size | LinkedIn lists KeyTalk at 11–50 employees. | LinkedIn lists ManageEngine as privately held with 5,001–10,000 employees. |
| Deployment | CKMS is delivered as a virtual machine for customer infrastructure, private cloud environments including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, or KeyTalk-managed PKI as a service. | The product is offered as both a SaaS solution and an on-premises deployment. |
| Headquarters | Amersfoort, Netherlands | Pleasanton, California, United States |
| Licence | KeyTalk is a commercial licensed product; CKMS, agents and S/MIME issuance require licensing through KeyTalk or partners. | The licence agreement grants a proprietary, non-exclusive, non-transferable ZOHO licence; it is not an open-source licence. |
| Rating on Gartner Peer Insights | 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review | 4.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings |
KeyTalk CKMS plans
- S/MIME on-premise€5 a month
- S/MIME hosted SaaS€6.50 a month
- CKMS 10,000–24,999 seats—
- CKMS 1,000–2,499 seats—
- CKMS 25,000–49,999 seats—
- CKMS 2,500–9,999 seats—
ManageEngine Key Manager Plus plans
- Free EditionFree
- On-premises license (25 managed keys)$59 a month
- Subscription — 25 keys$475 a year
- On-premises license (25 managed keys)$599 a year
- On-premises perpetual license (25 managed keys)$1,188, paid once
- Perpetual — 25 keys$1,188, paid once
Pick KeyTalk CKMS if…
It suits businesses and managed service providers that need to manage certificates across their own infrastructure or customer environments. The S/MIME options may suit organizations seeking either on-premise or hosted service.
Pick ManageEngine Key Manager Plus if…
Key Manager Plus suits enterprises seeking centralized management of certificates and machine identities. It also fits teams that manage SSH or PGP keys and need certificate renewal alerts and audit trails.