Tech riderRev. 20 Sept 2026
- 1Runs onAndroid, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Storage limit250 GB
- 4File versioningYes
- 5Zero-knowledge encryptionYes
- 6Device platformsmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
- 7Business admin controlsYes
6 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: keybase.io
Overview
Keybase is ranked #31 of 62 in cloud storage services on Specifiction. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows.
Compared on cloud storage services
- Free plan
- Yeskeybase.io
- Storage limit
- 250 GBkeybase.io
- File versioning
- Yeskeybase.io
- Zero-knowledge encryption
- Yeskeybase.io
- Device platforms
- macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Androidkeybase.io
- Business admin controls
- Yeskeybase.io
Facts
- Product
- Keybase describes itself as secure messaging and file-sharing.keybase.io · 4 Oct 2026
- Messaging
- Keybase says it uses public-key cryptography so messages stay private and even Keybase cannot read chats.keybase.io · 4 Oct 2026
- Groups
- Teams are groups that can chat, use files, and collaborate on Git.book.keybase.io · 4 Oct 2026
- File sharing
- Keybase says users can store and share group photos, videos, and documents with end-to-end encryption.keybase.io · 4 Oct 2026
- Expiring messages
- Users can set a timer on sensitive messages; the feature works in one-to-one chats and team, group, and community channels.keybase.io · 4 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Keybase says users can connect with public communities from Twitter, Reddit, and elsewhere.keybase.io · 4 Oct 2026
- Team security
- Keybase’s Teams documentation says team chats, files, and Git are end-to-end encrypted, and that team keys are changed when someone is removed or revokes a device.book.keybase.io · 4 Oct 2026
- Team file limit
- Teams and subteams can store up to 100 GB of documents, photos, and videos.book.keybase.io · 4 Oct 2026
- Git limit
- Keybase’s encrypted Git announcement says personal repositories have a combined 100 GB limit and each team gets 100 GB.keybase.io · 4 Oct 2026
- Free use
- Keybase’s Teams launch announcement says existing free offerings would not switch to a paid model and that current use was grandfathered in.keybase.io · 4 Oct 2026
- Open source
- Keybase’s download page describes the product as open source and links to its source code.keybase.io · 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- For client bugs, Keybase instructs users to run `keybase log send` in a terminal and follow the instructions.keybase.io · 4 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- Keybase says messages and files are end-to-end encrypted so only the user and intended recipients can read them.keybase.io · 5 Oct 2026
- Teams
- Keybase teams support private chats with multiple channels and team file sharing.book.keybase.io · 5 Oct 2026
- File storage
- Keybase says it can store a group’s photos, videos, and documents with end-to-end encryption.keybase.io · 5 Oct 2026
- Timed messages
- Keybase says users can set a timer on sensitive messages.keybase.io · 5 Oct 2026
- Identity integrations
- Keybase supports identity proofs and team invites involving Twitter, Reddit, Hacker News, GitHub, and other integrated social networks.book.keybase.io · 5 Oct 2026
- Security
- Keybase says private keys are stored only on users’ devices, not on its servers.book.keybase.io · 5 Oct 2026
- Security review
- Keybase says its security was reviewed by NCC Group and links to a 2018 report.book.keybase.io · 5 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- Keybase’s installation page lists macOS, Linux, Windows, iPhone/iPad, and Android.keybase.io · 5 Oct 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Cloud Storage Services in 2026#31 of 62
- Best Encrypted Messaging Apps in 2026#10 of 43
- Best Secure Messaging Apps in 2026#13 of 36
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Sources
- keybase.io· checked 4 Oct 2026
- book.keybase.io/teams· checked 4 Oct 2026
- keybase.io/blog/keybase-exploding-messages· checked 4 Oct 2026
- keybase.io/blog/encrypted-git-for-everyone· checked 4 Oct 2026
- keybase.io/blog/introducing-keybase-teams· checked 4 Oct 2026
- keybase.io/download· checked 4 Oct 2026
- book.keybase.io/docs/teams/design· checked 5 Oct 2026
- book.keybase.io/docs/teams/tofu· checked 5 Oct 2026
- book.keybase.io/security· checked 5 Oct 2026