Microsoft SEAL

Open source

Open-source homomorphic encryption library from Microsoft Research supporting BFV and CKKS schemes.

by Microsoft ↗Official site ↗Source code ↗

Pricing: free
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

Editorial review

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Facts & attributes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native): homomorphic-encryption, cryptography, encryption-library, privacy, securityVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerified
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerification pending
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/microsoft/SEALVerified
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): MITVerified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Compute directly on encrypted data with homomorphic encryption, Build end-to-end encrypted data storage and computation services, Simple and convenient API with state-of-the-art performance, Detailed, thoroughly commented examples for correct and secure use, Customers never need to share their key with the serviceVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Software engineers building end-to-end encrypted storage and computation services with a MIT-licensed homomorphic encryption libraryVerification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individual, SMB, mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Secure cloud storage and computation where data is never exposed unencrypted, End-to-end encrypted services keeping customer keys with the customerVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): specialistVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Changelog/release notes(HTTPS URL): https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/project/microsoft-seal/release-news/Verified
Current version(1.12.3): v4.7.2Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 1975Verified
Headquarters country(US): United StatesVerified
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerification pending

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