SignPath
7.2#2 in code signing softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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SignServer
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| Fact | SignPath | SignServer |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | SignPath describes its deployment options as SaaS, self-hosted, or hybrid. | Community can be downloaded as a Docker container, Helm chart, source code, or release from GitHub, and is also listed on SourceForge. |
| Founded | 2017 | 2005 |
| Integrations | The company lists plugins and REST API integrations for GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, and TeamCity. | The comparison lists integration and secure automatic certificate renewal with CA/EJBCA, and the maker describes integration with third-party applications through standard interfaces. |
| Key protection | Private keys remain in SignPath-managed or customer-managed HSMs; the architecture page states FIPS 140-2 Level 3 compliance. | The maker recommends storing signing keys in a Hardware Security Module; secure-file storage is described as suitable only for testing and prototyping. |
| Purpose | SignPath provides code signing and software integrity tools that enforce policies across software builds and releases. | SignServer is a server-side platform for digitally signing code, documents, and timestamps. |
SignPath plans
- Open Source Code SigningFree
- Code GovernancePriced on request
- Software Integrity PlatformPriced on request
SignServer plans
- SignServer CommunityFree
- SignServer Enterprise Cloud trialFree
Pick SignPath if…
SignPath suits development teams that need controls around signing and verifying software releases. Its free option is for qualifying open source projects; deployment choices also include self-hosted and hybrid.
Pick SignServer if…
SignServer suits teams that need centrally managed signing across code, documents, containers, firmware, or timestamps. Community is aimed at learning, testing, and prototyping; production users may consider Enterprise.