Duplicati
Focus: backup, scheduler and github. Shares encryption and cloud storage with Cryptomator. Free (Cryptomator: Freemium). Rated 4.5 (Cryptomator: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.5Visit
Desktop App
Cryptomator
Encrypt files in any cloud storage folder before they leave your computer.
Rating
4.6 / 5
Pricing
Freemium
Difficulty
Beginner
Works on
Windows, macOS, Linux
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What is Cryptomator?
Cryptomator is a free, open-source desktop tool that creates encrypted vaults inside Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive or any synced folder. Files and file names are encrypted with AES-256 on your device, and an unlocked vault appears as a virtual drive you use like a normal folder.
Pros: what Cryptomator does well
- Works with almost any cloud provider
- Encrypts file names as well as contents
- No registration needed
Cons: where it falls short
- Full mobile apps are paid
- Team key management needs the paid Cryptomator Hub
Who Cryptomator is for
Anyone who stores sensitive files in the cloud and wants to hold the only key.
Who can skip it
People who already use a cloud service with built-in end-to-end encryption.
Cryptomator alternatives
Not sold on Cryptomator? These do a similar job, and each card says what it has in common.
Vorta
Focus: backup, borg and github. Shares encryption and privacy with Cryptomator. Free (Cryptomator: Freemium). Rated 4.5 (Cryptomator: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Linux
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Ente
Focus: encrypted photos, 2fa and github. Shares cloud storage and privacy with Cryptomator. A web app, not a desktop app. Adds Web. Rated 4.7 (Cryptomator: 4.6).
Web AppFree planWeb, iOS
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restic
Focus: backup, snapshots and command line. Shares encryption and open source with Cryptomator. Free (Cryptomator: Freemium). Rated 4.7 (Cryptomator: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
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BorgBackup
Focus: backup, deduplication and command line. Shares encryption and open source with Cryptomator. Free (Cryptomator: Freemium). Same 4.6 rating.
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PeaZip
Focus: file archiver, zip and compression. Shares encryption and open source with Cryptomator. Free (Cryptomator: Freemium). Same 4.6 rating.
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
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Free alternatives to Cryptomator
Want to spend nothing? These free picks cover similar ground.
BleachBit
Focus: disk cleaner, free space and cleanup. Shares privacy and open source with Cryptomator. Free (Cryptomator: Freemium). Rated 4.5 (Cryptomator: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, Linux
4.5Visit
calibre
Focus: ebooks, ebook converter and library. Shares open source with Cryptomator. Free (Cryptomator: Freemium). Adds Offline. Rated 4.7 (Cryptomator: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.7Visit
fd
Focus: file search, command line and developer tool. Shares open source with Cryptomator. Free (Cryptomator: Freemium). Adds Offline. Rated 4.7 (Cryptomator: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.7Visit
VeraCrypt
Focus: disk encryption, security and usb encryption. Shares encryption with Cryptomator. Free (Cryptomator: Freemium). Rated 4.7 (Cryptomator: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.7Visit
Yazi
Focus: file manager, terminal ui and developer tool. Shares open source with Cryptomator. Free (Cryptomator: Freemium). Adds Offline. Rated 4.7 (Cryptomator: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.7Visit
Czkawka
Focus: duplicate finder, disk cleanup and similar images. Shares open source with Cryptomator. Free (Cryptomator: Freemium). Adds Offline. Same 4.6 rating.
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
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