The best tls libraries, according to hackers
5 tls libraries recommended in Hacker News comments over the past year, ranked by how many separate people recommend each one.
All tls libraries
- OpenSSLWidely used TLS library that people rely on for secure connections; performance has improved, though its design, bug history and confusing API draw frequent criticism.48recommend
- wolfSSLRecommended for responsive maintainer support, reasonable commercial licensing, and a transparent approach to vulnerabilities. Critics cite its CVE history, many configuration options, and defaults that are not spec-compliant.14recommend
- rustlsMemory-safe TLS library written in Rust, recommended as a modern alternative to OpenSSL and C TLS stacks. One critic notes it still outsources cryptographic primitives.13recommend
- LibreSSLWidely used OpenSSL-compatible TLS library, well maintained and easy to migrate to; some report returning to OpenSSL.11recommend
- BearSSLFree C TLS library people praise as well documented; the main caveat is that it is beta quality and lacks TLS 1.3 support.6recommend