step-ca vs XiPKI
| step-ca | XiPKI | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Deployment model | hybrid | on_premises |
| ACME support | Yes | Yes |
| SCEP support | Yes | Yes |
| HSM integration | Yes | Yes |
| Certificate profiles | Yes | Yes |
| EST support | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Public Key Infrastructure Software. On The Geeks Club, step-ca scores higher on our published basis.