This community guide collects recommendations for improving security and privacy on macOS.
Santa
vsQubes
Santa vs Qubes
How do Santa and Qubes compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.
| Directory detail | Santa | Qubes |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Authorize binary execution and file access on macOS with Santa, a system extension and policy tool. | Qubes OS is a free, open-source operating system for personal computers that uses compartmentalization as a security approach. |
| Website | ||
| Type | Open-source project | Website |
| Topic | ||
| Pricing | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | macOS | Web |
| Open source | Yes | Not stated |
| Language | English | English |
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