Input Text or Data
Algorithm Comparison
MD5
128-bit, not secure
SHA-1
160-bit, deprecated
SHA-256
256-bit, recommended
SHA-384
384-bit, high security
SHA-512
512-bit, maximum security
Hash Algorithms Compared
MD5 (128-bit)
Speed: Very Fast
Security: Deprecated
Use: Checksums
SHA-1 (160-bit)
Speed: Fast
Security: Weak
Use: Legacy
SHA-256 (256-bit)
Speed: Moderate
Security: Strong
Use: Security
SHA-512 (512-bit)
Speed: Slow
Security: Very Strong
Use: High Security
Use Cases
Password Storage
Store hash not plain text
File Verification
Check file integrity
Digital Signatures
Verify document authenticity
API Keys
Generate secure tokens