LibreSSL
LibreSSL is a free, open-source implementation of the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocols, forked from OpenSSL in 2014. It focuses on security, code quality, and modern cryptography, providing a library for secure network communication in applications. Developed by the OpenBSD project, it aims to address perceived issues in OpenSSL's codebase, such as complexity and legacy code.
Developers should use LibreSSL when building applications that require secure communication, especially in environments prioritizing security audits and clean code, like OpenBSD-based systems or projects with strict security requirements. It is ideal for scenarios where reducing attack surface and removing deprecated features are critical, such as embedded systems, network servers, or security-sensitive software where OpenSSL's complexity is a concern.