Cryptomator
Free, open-source app that encrypts your files before they reach any cloud drive.
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About Cryptomator
Cryptomator adds client-side encryption to the cloud storage you already use. You create a vault inside your Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive or any other synced folder, unlock it with a password, and it appears as a virtual drive; anything you put there is encrypted file by file, including filenames, before the sync client uploads it. The provider only sees scrambled data, and because files stay separate, sync remains efficient. The desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux is free and open source; the iOS and Android apps are paid one-time purchases. For organisations, Cryptomator Hub adds centralised key and access management for team vaults, with a trial. It does not replace a storage provider, sharing encrypted files with others requires sharing the vault password or using Hub, and losing the password means losing the data.
Best for: People who want to keep their current cloud but encrypt what goes into it.
Pros and cons
What works
- Works with any cloud storage folder
- Encrypts filenames as well as contents
- Free, open-source desktop app
Why people leave
- Mobile apps are paid
- Sharing vaults with others is awkward without Hub
- Forgotten passwords cannot be recovered
Top Cryptomator alternatives
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NordLocker66.5Encrypted lockers with their own cloud storage, no setup needed.
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Proton Drive62.6Switch to a provider that encrypts everything by default.
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Sync.com59.6Encrypted storage with sharing built in.
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rclone57.2Command-line crypt remotes for encrypting data on any provider.
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Tresorit55.3Encrypted team collaboration with central admin controls.
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Cryptomator: common questions
Is Cryptomator free?
Yes. Cryptomator is free, open-source software.
Is Cryptomator open source?
Yes. The source code is on GitHub at cryptomator/cryptomator.
What platforms does Cryptomator run on?
Cryptomator is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to Cryptomator?
The highest-ranked Cryptomator alternatives right now are NordLocker, Proton Drive and Sync.com. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.