Proton Drive
Focus: encrypted and dropbox alternative. Shares cloud storage and privacy with Cryptomator. A web app, not a desktop app. Adds Web. Rated 4.4 (Cryptomator: 4.6).
Web AppFree planWeb, Windows
4.4Visit
Desktop App
Cryptomator
Encrypt files in any cloud storage folder before they leave your computer.
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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
- Works with almost any cloud provider
- Encrypts file names as well as contents
- No registration needed
Cons
- Full mobile apps are paid
- Team key management needs the paid Cryptomator Hub
Who should use Cryptomator
Anyone who stores sensitive files in the cloud and wants to hold the only key.
Who may not need it
People who already use a cloud service with built-in end-to-end encryption.
Cryptomator alternatives
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Filen
Focus: encrypted and dropbox alternative. Shares cloud storage and open source with Cryptomator. A web app, not a desktop app. Adds Web. Rated 4.3 (Cryptomator: 4.6).
Web AppFree planWeb, Windows
4.3Visit
Syncthing
Focus: file sync, peer to peer and dropbox alternative. Shares open source with Cryptomator. Free (Cryptomator: Freemium). Same 4.6 rating.
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.6Visit
digiKam
Focus: photo management, raw editor and face recognition. Shares open source with Cryptomator. Free (Cryptomator: Freemium). Rated 4.4 (Cryptomator: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.4Visit
Notesnook
Focus: notes and evernote alternative. Shares encryption and privacy with Cryptomator. A web app, not a desktop app. Adds Web. Rated 4.4 (Cryptomator: 4.6).
Web AppFree planWeb, Windows
4.4Visit
nomacs
Focus: image viewer, raw viewer and bridge alternative. Shares open source with Cryptomator. Free (Cryptomator: Freemium). Rated 4.3 (Cryptomator: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.3Visit
Free alternatives to Cryptomator
Free resources that cover similar ground.
Joplin
Focus: notes, markdown and evernote alternative. Shares open source and encryption with Cryptomator. Free (Cryptomator: Freemium). Rated 4.5 (Cryptomator: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.5Visit
PureMac
Focus: macos, cleaner and swiftui. Shares open source and privacy with Cryptomator. A Mac app, not a desktop app. Free (Cryptomator: Freemium). Same 4.6 rating.
Mac AppFreemacOS
4.6Visit
Colota
Focus: gps, location tracking and android. Shares privacy and open source with Cryptomator. An Android app, not a desktop app. Free (Cryptomator: Freemium). Rated 4.4 (Cryptomator: 4.6).
Android AppFreeAndroid
4.4Visit
SkySend
Focus: file sharing and self-hosted. Shares encryption and privacy with Cryptomator. A web app, not a desktop app. Free (Cryptomator: Freemium). Adds Web. Rated 4.4 (Cryptomator: 4.6).
Web AppFreeWeb
4.4Visit
KeePassXC
Focus: password manager, security and offline. Shares open source with Cryptomator. Free (Cryptomator: Freemium). Adds Chrome, Firefox and Offline. Rated 4.7 (Cryptomator: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.7Visit
LocalSend
Focus: file transfer, airdrop alternative and dropbox alternative. Shares open source with Cryptomator. Free (Cryptomator: Freemium). Adds Web. Rated 4.7 (Cryptomator: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.7Visit
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