| Dimension |
SafeDeposit |
SecureDrop |
GlobaLeaks |
OnionShare |
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| Crypto locus |
Browser seals to operator PK |
Source client + journalist workstation |
Varies by deployment |
Endpoint + Tor |
| Onion culture |
Soft primary (recommended) |
Required culture |
Supported |
Built-in |
| Multi-journalist |
Offline reseal CLI (threshold later) |
Native workflows |
Native multi-receiver |
N/A (direct share) |
| Source follow-up |
Blind receipt status (two-way later) |
Reply / codename workflows |
Tickets / questionnaires |
Chat modes in some cases |
| Operator skill |
Moderate |
High |
Moderate–high |
Low–moderate |
| Best for |
Indie desk / lightweight sealed intake |
Established newsrooms |
Institutions / NGOs |
One-shot folder handoff |