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Cryptomator alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Cryptomator: mobile apps are paid, and sharing vaults with others is awkward without Hub. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Cryptomator, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. NordLocker currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1rclone logorcloneOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +13 of 357.2
  1. rclone logo

    1. rcloneTop pick

    Best for: Power users moving or syncing data between cloud providers

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWindows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Cryptomator

    Command-line crypt remotes for encrypting data on any provider.

    Pros

    • Supports 70+ storage providers
    • Mount any cloud as a local drive
    • Optional client-side encryption layer

    Cons

    • Command line first, with a learning curve
    • Not a storage service itself
    • Mounts can be slow without careful caching settings
    Visit rclone Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is rclone a good Cryptomator alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Supported providers
    Over 70
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rclone.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Interface
    Command line
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rclone.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Commands
    rsync, cp, mv, mount and more equivalents
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rclone.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best Cryptomator alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

NordLocker logo

Best Cryptomator alternative for most people

NordLocker

Encrypted lockers with their own cloud storage, no setup needed.

rclone logo

Best Cryptomator alternative for a free option

rclone

Command-line crypt remotes for encrypting data on any provider.

Proton Drive logo

Best Cryptomator alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Proton Drive

Switch to a provider that encrypts everything by default.

rclone logo

Best Cryptomator alternative for open source

rclone

Command-line crypt remotes for encrypting data on any provider.

rclone logo

Best Cryptomator alternative for self-hosting

rclone

Command-line crypt remotes for encrypting data on any provider.

Sync.com logo

Best Cryptomator alternative for Mac

Sync.com

Encrypted storage with sharing built in.

Tresorit logo

Best Cryptomator alternative for Windows

Tresorit

Encrypted team collaboration with central admin controls.

rclone logo

Best Cryptomator alternative for Linux

rclone

Command-line crypt remotes for encrypting data on any provider.

NordLocker logo

Best Cryptomator alternative for iPhone and Android

NordLocker

Encrypted lockers with their own cloud storage, no setup needed.

NordLocker logo

Best Cryptomator alternative for working in the browser

NordLocker

Encrypted lockers with their own cloud storage, no setup needed.

Cryptomator alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Cryptomator?

NordLocker ranks first right now. Encrypted lockers with their own cloud storage, no setup needed. Proton Drive and Sync.com follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Cryptomator?

Yes. NordLocker (free plan + paid), Proton Drive (free plan + paid), Sync.com (free plan + paid) and rclone (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Cryptomator?

Yes: rclone. rclone can also be self-hosted.

Which Cryptomator alternatives work on Linux?

rclone and Tresorit run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Cryptomator?

The complaints we hear most: mobile apps are paid; sharing vaults with others is awkward without Hub; forgotten passwords cannot be recovered.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Cryptomator, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.