# idna vs Microsoft-Activation-Scripts

**Leader by Vioscale score:** idna

| Attribute | idna | Microsoft-Activation-Scripts |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 84.2 (40% (low)) | 51.8 (15% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 58 | 0 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 408,607 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 291 | 188,362 |
| adoption.package_downloads_weekly | 442,973,541 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"idna is a Python library for processing and validating internationalized domain names—domain names containing characters from multiple languages and writing systems. It's used in applications to reliably handle encoding, decoding, and validation of these domain names.","source":"https://pypi.org/project/idna/","question":"What is idna used for?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"idna supersedes Python's standard library IDNA implementation by offering broader script coverage and including security vulnerability filtering. This makes it a more comprehensive option for applications requiring robust international domain name handling.","source":"https://pypi.org/project/idna/","question":"How does idna compare to Python's standard library?","confidence":0.9},{"answer":"Yes, idna is open source software with no licensing fees or usage charges. You can use it freely in any Python project.","source":"https://pypi.org/project/idna/","question":"Is idna free to use?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"An internationalized domain name (IDN) is a web address containing characters from non-Latin writing systems—such as Chinese, Arabic, Cyrillic, Greek, or other scripts—allowing users to register and access domains in their native languages.","source":"https://pypi.org/project/idna/","question":"What is an internationalized domain name?","confidence":0.85},{"answer":"Yes, idna includes security vulnerability filtering as part of its domain name processing. This helps protect applications from security issues that can arise from improper handling of Unicode and international domain names.","source":"https://pypi.org/project/idna/","question":"Does idna include security features?","confidence":0.8},{"answer":"idna is a Python library distributed via the Python Package Index (PyPI). It integrates into Python projects on any platform that supports Python.","source":"https://pypi.org/project/idna/","question":"What platforms does idna support?","confidence":0.9},{"answer":"Developers building Python applications that work with international domain names should consider idna. It is particularly relevant for services with global audiences or those managing domain operations across multiple languages and regions.","source":"https://pypi.org/project/idna/","question":"Who should use idna?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"This is an open-source activation utility built for Windows and Microsoft Office environments. It provides multiple activation methods and includes diagnostic features to address activation issues.","source":"https://massgrave.dev","question":"What is Microsoft-Activation-Scripts?","confidence":1},{"answer":"The tool supports four different activation approaches: HWID (hardware identification), Ohook, TSforge, and Online KMS. Users can select the method most suitable for their specific needs.","source":"https://massgrave.dev","question":"What activation methods does it support?","confidence":1},{"answer":"Yes, the project is open-source, meaning the complete source code is publicly available for review, modification, and distribution by users.","source":"https://massgrave.dev","question":"Is the source code publicly available?","confidence":1},{"answer":"The tool follows an open-core model, with core functionality available free of charge to users.","source":"https://massgrave.dev","question":"What does this tool cost?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Yes, the tool is specifically designed to activate both Windows and Microsoft Office installations through its built-in activation methods.","source":"https://massgrave.dev","question":"Can it activate both Windows and Office?","confidence":1},{"answer":"Beyond activation, the tool provides advanced troubleshooting capabilities to help diagnose and resolve activation-related issues.","source":"https://massgrave.dev","question":"What troubleshooting features are included?","confidence":1}]` |
| deployment.options | - | `{"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A Python package implementing the IDNA specification for handling internationalized domain names in applications. It converts Unicode domain names to ASCII-compatible format and back, with support for Unicode normalization and validation that exceeds the standard library. | A free, open-source utility that activates Windows and Office using multiple technical methods including HWID permanent licensing, Ohook for Office, and KMS-based approaches. Includes advanced troubleshooting and system modification capabilities. |
| language.primary | Python | Batchfile |
| license.spdx | BSD-3-Clause | GPL-3.0 |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true}` | `{"cli":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://pypi.org/project/idna/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T11:09:14.342Z"}` | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open-source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://massgrave.dev","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T10:22:06.461Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | free | free |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 14 | 54 |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/kjd/idna/releases/tag/v3.19","date":"2026-08-18T05:14:47Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.19"},{"url":"https://github.com/kjd/idna/releases/tag/v3.18","date":"2026-06-02T14:34:28Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.18"},{"url":"https://github.com/kjd/idna/releases/tag/v3.17","date":"2026-05-28T14:33:03Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.17"},{"url":"https://github.com/kjd/idna/releases/tag/v3.16","date":"2026-05-22T00:16:45Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.16"},{"url":"https://github.com/kjd/idna/releases/tag/v3.15","date":"2026-05-12T22:46:21Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.15"},{"url":"https://github.com/kjd/idna/releases/tag/v3.14","date":"2026-05-10T20:32:37Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.14"},{"url":"https://github.com/kjd/idna/releases/tag/v3.13","date":"2026-04-22T16:43:03Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.13"},{"url":"https://github.com/kjd/idna/releases/tag/v3.12","date":"2026-04-21T13:33:14Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.12"},{"url":"https://github.com/kjd/idna/releases/tag/v3.11","date":"2025-10-12T14:55:53Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.11"},{"url":"https://github.com/kjd/idna/releases/tag/v3.10","date":"2024-09-15T18:08:06Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.10"},{"url":"https://github.com/kjd/idna/releases/tag/v3.9","date":"2024-09-14T02:58:56Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/kjd/idna/releases/tag/v3.8","date":"2024-08-23T16:05:35Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/kjd/idna/releases/tag/v3.7","date":"2024-04-11T03:45:28Z","type":"stable","version":"v3.7"}]` | `[{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/3.12","date":"2026-07-04T07:56:17Z","type":"stable","version":"3.12"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/3.11","date":"2026-05-02T06:27:14Z","type":"stable","version":"3.11"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/3.10","date":"2026-01-28T15:25:22Z","type":"stable","version":"3.10"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/3.9","date":"2025-11-18T22:28:32Z","type":"stable","version":"3.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/3.8","date":"2025-11-11T23:30:10Z","type":"stable","version":"3.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/3.7","date":"2025-09-12T00:51:38Z","type":"stable","version":"3.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/3.6","date":"2025-09-09T23:26:24Z","type":"stable","version":"3.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/3.5","date":"2025-08-10T21:17:27Z","type":"stable","version":"3.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/3.4","date":"2025-06-03T13:07:10Z","type":"stable","version":"3.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/3.3","date":"2025-06-01T15:40:06Z","type":"stable","version":"3.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/3.2","date":"2025-05-06T17:40:07Z","type":"stable","version":"3.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/3.1","date":"2025-04-29T17:35:58Z","type":"stable","version":"3.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/3.0","date":"2025-02-13T17:46:23Z","type":"stable","version":"3.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/2.9","date":"2024-12-20T23:06:06Z","type":"stable","version":"2.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/2.8","date":"2024-11-09T16:22:01Z","type":"stable","version":"2.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/2.7","date":"2024-09-07T02:36:19Z","type":"stable","version":"2.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/2.6","date":"2024-04-20T12:40:28Z","type":"stable","version":"2.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/2.5","date":"2023-11-15T21:05:56Z","type":"stable","version":"2.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/2.4","date":"2023-10-21T00:03:01Z","type":"stable","version":"2.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/2.3","date":"2023-10-16T02:51:51Z","type":"stable","version":"2.3"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.scorecard | 8.8 | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T16:52:58.326Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*