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Keybase Teams

Keybase Teams — End-to-end encrypted team secrets, file sharing, and messaging using PGP-based identity verification.

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Our Verdict

Still cryptographically solid, but the stagnation since the Zoom acquisition makes it hard to recommend new.

Pros

  • End-to-end encrypted team secrets and chat
  • PGP-based identity verification built-in
  • Free for teams, low setup friction
  • Git and KBFS integrations are handy

Cons

  • Zoom acquisition stalled product development
  • Mobile/desktop clients feel neglected
  • No real programmatic secrets API
  • Uncertain long-term future
Best for: Small distributed teams wanting encrypted chat and light secret sharing. Not for: Orgs that need an actively maintained, API-driven secrets vault.

When to Use Keybase Teams

Good fit if you need

  • End-to-end encrypted secret sharing for dev teams
  • PGP-verified identity for secure code signing key distribution
  • Encrypted team file storage for sensitive credentials
  • Secure messaging with cryptographic audit trail for ops teams
  • Developer-friendly E2EE alternative to Slack for sensitive ops

Lock-in Assessment

Medium 3/5
Lock-in Score
3/5

Keybase Teams Pricing

Pricing Model
free
Free Tier
Yes
Entry Price
Enterprise Available
No
Transparency Score

Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing

1,000
1001K10K100K1M

Estimated Monthly Cost

$25

Estimated Annual Cost

$300

Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.

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