Best Cryptomator Alternatives

The top-ranked Cryptomator alternative is VeraCrypt (Open Source). The best free option is 7-Zip (open source).

Cryptomator encrypts files before they sync to cloud storage, but users seek alternatives for different feature sets, sync behavior, or platform coverage. Some want full-disk encryption, others transparent cloud vaults. These alternatives cover file and cloud encryption tools.

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#1

VeraCrypt

Open Source

Free, open-source full-disk and container encryption successor to TrueCrypt.

WindowsmacOSLinux
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#2

Boxcryptor

Paid

End-to-end encryption for cloud storage, now part of Dropbox.

WindowsmacOSiOSAndroid
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#3

7-Zip

Open Source

Free, open-source file archiver with high compression and broad format support.

WindowsmacOSLinux
#4

AxCrypt

Freemium

File encryption software with cloud support and password management.

WindowsmacOSiOSAndroid
#5

Cryptomator Hub

Subscription

Team-oriented key management add-on to Cryptomator for organizations.

Web
#6

GnuPG

Open Source

The GNU Privacy Guard for encrypting files and communications with OpenPGP.

WindowsmacOSLinux
#7

Tresorit

Subscription

End-to-end encrypted cloud storage and sync focused on security for businesses.

WindowsmacOSLinuxWebiOSAndroid
#8

Proton Drive

Freemium

End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from the Proton privacy ecosystem.

WindowsmacOSWebiOSAndroid
#9

gocryptfs

Open Source

Fast, open-source encrypted overlay filesystem for Linux and macOS.

LinuxmacOS
#10

Picocrypt

Open Source

Tiny, open-source, cross-platform file encryption tool focused on simplicity and security.

WindowsmacOSLinux
#11

BitLocker

Free

Microsoft's built-in full-disk encryption for Windows Pro and Enterprise editions.

Windows
#12

Kryptor

Open Source

Simple, modern open-source file encryption and signing tool.

WindowsmacOSLinux

Cryptomator alternatives: FAQ

What is the best alternative to Cryptomator?

VeraCrypt is ranked first on this list (Open Source). The ranking combines our base score with readers' votes, so it can change.

What is the best free alternative to Cryptomator?

The highest-ranked free or open-source options here are VeraCrypt, 7-Zip and GnuPG.

Which Cryptomator alternatives work on Mac?

VeraCrypt, Boxcryptor, 7-Zip and AxCrypt run on macOS.

Which Cryptomator alternatives work on Linux?

VeraCrypt, 7-Zip, GnuPG and Tresorit run on Linux.

Are there Cryptomator alternatives for Android?

Yes: Boxcryptor, AxCrypt, Tresorit and Proton Drive have Android apps.

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