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With Cryptomator, the key to your data is in your hands. Cryptomator encrypts your data quickly and easily. Afterwards you upload them protected to your favorite cloud service.

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Take the security of your data into your own hands

Cryptomator is a simple tool for digital self-defense. It allows you to protect your cloud data by yourself and independently.

Most cloud providers encrypt data only during transmission or they keep the keys for decryption for themselves. These keys can be stolen, copied, or misused. Thanks to Cryptomator, only you have the key to your data in your hand.

Cryptomator allows you to access your files from all your devices. It's easy to use and integrates seamlessly between your data and the cloud.

How does Cryptomator protect your data?

Cryptomator's technology meets the latest standards and encrypts both files and filenames with AES and 256 bit key length.

To start with Cryptomator, you assign a password for a folder - we call it a vault - within your cloud. That is all. No complicated key creation, no registration, no configuration!

To access the vault, simply enter the password again. You will be provided with a virtual encrypted drive to which you can move your data - just like a USB flash drive. Every time you store something on this drive, Cryptomator encrypts the data automatically. Pretty simple, right?

The technology behind this is state-of-the-art and encrypts both files and filenames with AES and 256 bit key length. This means: if someone looks into the folder in your cloud, they cannot draw any conclusions about your data.

Optimal protection thanks to the latest technology standards

If someone looks into the folder in your cloud, they cannot draw any conclusions about your data.

Why is Cryptomator secure and trustworthy?

No backdoors, no expiration date thanks to open source

You don't have to trust Cryptomator blindly, because it is open source software. For you as a user, this means that everyone can see the code.

Audited by security researchers

In addition to independent security audits, the software is continuously and publicly tested in an automated way and has a measurable code quality and test coverage that is far above the industry average.

GDPR-compliant synchronization with your entire team via the cloud

When using Cryptomator and a cloud service with an appropriate DPA, you can synchronize data GDPR-compliant over the cloud with an entire team.

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Amy (Calia)

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For anyone using cloud storage, this is an absolute MUST in my opinion, especially these days. Yes, Dropbox is encrypted to begin with, but has stated that they will comply with government requests. Nevermind the possibility of a compromised account.

Ian Ardouin-Fumat

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Over the past 6 months I have dropped my phone in water, got my laptop stolen, had a hard drive failure, and dropped another hard drive on the floor. I could either buy a new pair of hands and hope for the best, or move all my stuff to dropbox, and secure it with cryptomator.

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Wer von euch gerne seine Daten verschlüsselt und trotzdem Cloud-Dienste nutzt: Ich habe mit @Cryptomator gute Erfahrungen gemacht.Sehr einfach, Verschlüsselung findet lokal statt, für Android, Mac und Windows (sicher auch Linux).Plus: Auf Spendenbasis für Desktop.

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I couldn't live with peace of mind without @CryptomatorNow I am in control.

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If you are storing files in the cloud on Dropbox, Google Drive, M$ Skydrive, iCloud or Amazon highly recommend @Cryptomator for client side encryption and privacy for all your stuff.

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If you use cloud storage (#Dropbox, #GoogleDrive) #encrypt your files seamlessly with @cryptomator. It's free, #opensource, #zero-knowledge. Just like #Bitcoin.

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This is by far one of the best apps I have installed. You guys Rock!!

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如何使用 Cryptomator 实现云同步端到端加密 - 少数派

如何使用 Cryptomator 实现云同步端到端加密 - 少数派

PRIMEMatrix栏目Pi Store更多 无需申请,自由写作 任何用户都可使用写作功能。成功发布 3 篇符合基本规则的内容,可成为正式作者。了解更多退出登录反馈PRIMEMatrix栏目Pi Store更多 如何使用 Cryptomator 实现云同步端到端加密主作者关注少数派_789636少数派作者少数派作者 yinsiguancha.xyz 少数派_789636关注少数派_789636少数派作者少数派作者 yinsiguancha.xyz 联合作者关注少数派_789636少数派作者少数派作者 yinsiguancha.xyz 少数派_789636关注少数派_789636少数派作者少数派作者 yinsiguancha.xyz 2017 年 11 月 07 日 现在不少云同步服务都声称自己会加密储存用户资料。不过,主流的云服务商,例如 Dropbox、Google Drive 等,都不支持用户单独提供加密密钥来实现端到端加密。他们持有用户资料的解密密钥。这种加密或许能够防止黑客入侵,但并不能防止云服务商解密你的资料。

好在大多数云服务商不会限制你上传已经加密过的数据。跨平台开源软件 Cryptomator 正是为此而生——它可以在云同步文件夹中创建资料库(即保险库),来帮你加密和保管资料。跨平台的 Cryptomator 不止可以在本地创建资料库,它的 iOS、Android 客户端也支持连接到常见的云同步服务,例如 Dropbox,或使用 WebDAV 链接到云盘。

本文中,我们会介绍如何在电脑上使用 Cryptomator,并基于 Dropbox 实现在两台电脑上端到端加密地同步资料。

如何使用 Cryptomator

第一步:创建保险库

首先前往官网下载 Cryptomator,Cryptomator 是一款开源、免费的软件,但开发者允许用户自己在下载时选择愿意支付的价格。如果您无力支付或者想先尝试,在官网上选择「0 €」,点击 「Continue」 就可以前往下载。

下载、安装完成后,打开 Cryptomator, 来创建加密保险库。它的主界面非常简单,按照界面的提示:

点按窗口左下角的「+」号

选择「创建新保管库」

输入保管库的名字,并选择储存位置。

储存后,你就可以看到新建的保险库了。

因为是初次打开保险库,你需要给保险库设定密码来完成创建。这里请按照你的保密需求设定密码。不过注意,Cryptomator 使用你的密码来加密文件,但他们不储存你的密码。因此,一旦忘记密码,你会丢失所有数据。我们推荐使用密码管理器。确定密码无误后,点击「创建保险库」。

第二步:使用保险库

创建完成之后,你可以通过 Cryptomator 来解锁保险库。解锁后,保险库会自动弹出,而你只需要像使用 U 盘一样使用自动弹出的保险库即可。你放在里边的一切文件都会被 Cryptomator 加密后储存在此前选择的保险库所在位置。

吞吐量就是每次加密解密操作的速度。

使用完成之后,点击「保险库上锁」。这个操作就如同使用完 U 盘后拔出一样。不过注意,如果你此前将需要加密的资料复制进了这个虚拟 U 盘,Cryptomator 不会自动删除原文件,所以你可能需要手动删除没有加密的原文件。

配合 Dropbox 实现云同步端到端加密

Cryptomator 的工作机制其实很简单。就像之前所说,Cryptomator 会将在你选择的位置创建一个保险柜,而这个保险柜以文件夹的形式存在。

在你通过 Cryptomator 解锁它之后,Cryptomator 会弹出一个虚拟的磁盘,你在虚拟磁盘里的一切写入操作都会被 Cryptomator 实时加密后放入保险柜的文件夹;相反,一切读取操作(例如打开一个文件)都是由 Cryptomator 解密后展现在虚拟的磁盘里。试试看你能在保险库文件夹里找到什么东西。

简单来说,你需要这两个要素就可以在任何设备上打开一个 Cryptomator 保险库,并读取你的资料。

保险库文件夹

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第一步:上传保险库

所以,要通过 Cryptomator 实现云同步端到端加密实际上就是把保险库文件夹扔进 Dropbox 的云同步文件夹里。我此前把保险库创建在了「文稿」文件夹中,在那里找到,然后移动到 Dropbox 的云同步文件夹,等待 Dropbox 上传。

Cryptomator 已提前加密你的文件数据,所以 Dropbox 不可能在没有密码的情况下解锁你的数据内容。

第二步:在另一台设备上打开保险库

上传完成后,在你的另一台已经安装好 Dropbox 的电脑上就可以看到同步来的保险库文件夹了。

现在就差 Cryptomator 了!同样的,在这台电脑上下载 Cryptomator,然后用它打开被同步的保险库。

你刚才可能已经看到了,在左下角的「+」号还有另一个选项——「打开现有保险库」。

选这个,然后在弹出的文件浏览器里找到同步来的保险库文件夹,点进去,打开「masterkey.cryptomator」。

打开之后,Cryptomator 就会显示刚才同步来的保险库。输入此前设置好的密码即可解锁、读取里边的资料。

最后,试试在另一台电脑上放一些文件到 Cryptomator 弹出的虚拟磁盘里。Cryptomator 会加密放进去的文件,将加密后的数据存在保险库文件夹里,而Dropbox 会自动将文件夹里的变更同步原本的设备里去。

别忘了 Cryptomator 还有 iOS 和 Android 客户端!

总结

本文覆盖了 Cryptomator 的基础使用,以及如何配合 Dropbox 实现加密云同步。如果用户不把保险库文件夹放进 Dropbox,Cryptomator 就是一个简单地本地文件保险库;而基于 Cryptomator 的工作机制,你也可以将包含加密资料的保险库文件夹拷贝或同步到其他设备,然后再通过对应平台的 Cryptomator 打开即可访问其中的数据。

Cryptomator 依然是一个正在发展的开源软件。他们也正在与翻译人员协作,未来将更好地支持简体中文。如果您认可 Cryptomator,隐私观察鼓励您为其付费。

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Works with Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, MEGA, pCloud, ownCloud, Nextcloud and any other cloud storage service which synchronizes with a local directory

Open Source means: No backdoors, control is better than trust

Client-side: No accounts, no data shared with any online service

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Cryptomator Review

Cryptomator is one of the best free encryption programs out there, but a close examination of its features shows it falls behind its paid competitors. Still, though, it's an excellent tool for those wanting security on the cheap, as you can read in our full Cryptomator review.By Jacob Roach (Former Writer, Former Managing Editor)— Last Updated: 01 Feb'24 2024-02-01T13:44:19+00:00

Cryptomator is a free, open-source encryption program that ranks among our best TrueCrypt alternatives. It also earned a nod in our best encryption software guide due to its easy-to-understand interface. It’s excellent in most areas, but Cryptomator still falls behind in a few places when compared to paid encryption services. 

In this Cryptomator review, we’re going to take a deep dive into the service, talking about its features, security and user experience. In addition to determining how secure Cryptomator is, we’ll also see how easy it is to use, which, for open-source software, is important. 

We’re seriously impressed by Cryptomator as a free piece of software. It’s surprisingly easy to use and comes with top-notch security, to boot. However, its free nature bleeds into other areas. Cryptomator lacks features, such as sharing and direct cloud storage integration, which may be deal breakers for you.

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Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths:

Free

Open source

Easy to use

Mobile apps available

Active community

Dense support documentation

Weaknesses:

Lacking features

No sharing functionality

No contact options

Features

60 % – Fair

Cryptomator is a focused application, and because of that, it’s light on features. Sharing isn’t an option, and there are only a handful of settings to tinker with. Furthermore, Cryptomator can’t encrypt entire disks, which is something offered by some paid competitors. 

The settings are mostly focused on organization. You can change where your drive is mounted, rename name it and assign it a custom mount point, but that’s about it. If you’re an advanced user, you can also specify custom mount flags, which can change how the virtual drive is mounted. Although neat to see, we don’t imagine many people will take advantage of this feature. 

Using Cryptomator on iOS and Android

Cryptomator offers an iOS and Android application, as well as an installation on Linux through the console. Like many other file encryption services, you can also run Cryptomator in a sort of “portable” mode, though it’s not as fluid as some of the paid counterparts. 

Boxcryptor, for example, offers an install-less application that you can run on any machine. Simply load the file onto a USB drive, plug it into a computer and do whatever you need to do. 

Cryptomator can recognize existing vaults, but it doesn’t offer an install-less application. That said, in a pinch, you can redownload Crytomator and still access your vaults on another computer. 

The mobile apps actually offer more functionality than the desktop app, in that they integrate directly with Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive and WebDAV-based cloud storage services (read our Dropbox review and Google Drive review). 

Additionally, you can store a local copy of the encrypted information if you’re using a different cloud service, such as Sync.com (read our Sync.com review). 

Cryptomator Sanitizer

The only real feature Cryptomator offers is Sanitizer, though it’s a lot less exciting than it sounds. Sanitizer is a console tool built for troubleshooting vaults. If, for whatever reason, there are corrupted files in your vault or you can’t decrypt using your master password, you can use Sanitizer to detect issues in the encrypted folder. 

All you need is Java 9 or later and the Sanitizer JAR file, which you can download from Cryptomator’s website. After specifying the path and entering your password, Santizer will scan your vault for any issues and notify you of the number of critical errors, general errors and warnings.

However, Sanitizer won’t fix your vault. It’s simply a tool to find the errors, not resolve them. Thankfully, it spits out a few files that you can send to Cryptomator for further troubleshooting. 

Cryptomator Overview

Visit CryptomatorFeaturesDevices Unlimited File size limit Unlimited File extension restrictionsUnlimitedSharingZero-knowledgeCloud storage integrationPayment methodsBitcoin, PayPal, credit cards, bank transferRefund policyKnowledgebaseUser forumLive chatPhone supportEmail support24/7 supportEncryptionAES-256Sharing encryptionMaster password hashing

Pricing

100 % – Excellent

Cryptomator is donation-ware, meaning that although the software is technically free, donations are accepted and encouraged. Unlike VeraCrypt, Cryptomator is a bit more forward in asking for donations (read our VeraCrypt review). Seeing how easy to website is to use, though, we don’t mind.

FreeFile limit: unlimited

Data limit: unlimitedFREE

It’s forward, yes, but not annoying. Cryptomator’s website has a donation section on the front page, and if you choose not to donate, they’ll ask one more time. However, once you download the application, there isn’t any pestering. We appreciate this approach a lot; Cryptomator asks for what it needs without devolving into begging. 

If you choose to donate, you can pay with PayPal, credit cards, a bank transfer or cryptocurrency. The website allows you to specify your donation in pounds, euros or U.S. dollars, so if you’re using another currency, you’ll have to do some conversion on your own. 

Additionally, you can leave a message with your donation, if you feel like passing some encouragement along to the development team.

Security

85 % – Very Good

As a cloud-focused encryption software, Cryptomator does everything it can to keep your files safe. Instead of protecting your information from theft, it’s more focused on safeguarding against online storage services that want to meddle in your files. The stakes are lower with Cryptomator, but it can still go toe-to-toe with the best of them when it comes to security. 

Cryptomator makes it clear that its focus is not on local protection. Instead, it’s focused on encrypting files stored with online storage services. Because of that, certain information is left unencrypted, including metadata about when the files and folders were created, the size of stored files and the number of files and/or folders in a vault. 

Although the focus isn’t local, Cryptomator is a local application. The password you set for your vault is never sent across the internet. Rather, it’s used to generate key files, which will authenticate you locally. Cryptomator never syncs your files and, thus, has zero-knowledge of your master password or vault contents.

Cryptomator Encryption and On-the-Fly Decryption

Cryptomator uses AES-256 to encrypt file names, headers and content on a virtual drive. It uses Dokany on Windows and FUSE on macOS and Linux as a frontend, though it will fallback on WebDAV in the event one of those frontends aren’t available. 

If you’re interested in the technical aspects of Cryptomator’s security, be sure to read its writeup, as well as our description of encryption. 

When using Cryptomator, your files are encrypted and decrypted on the fly, which is shown with a graph once you mount a virtual drive. Even when mounted, Cryptomator never uses or leaves unencrypted copies of your files on your hard drive. Instead, information is decrypted in real time as needed and reencrypted afterwards.

Ease of Use

90 % – Excellent

Cryptomator is surprisingly easy to use. We usually expect open-source software to be difficult, while paid options emphasize usability (read our NordLocker review for an example). Cryptomator does both, offering a breezy setup process while not demanding a dime. 

As mentioned, Cryptomator asks for a donation on the homepage of its website, but you can skip past that and get straight to the download. Cryptomator supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, and when we installed on a Windows 10 PC, everything went off without a hitch. You can also view the SHA256 sum to troubleshoot any installation issues. 

The installation is shockingly straightforward. Perhaps Cryptomator’s upfront nature lends itself to a more comfortable development team. Regardless, for being free software, Cryptomator is close to the competition in terms of usability. That’s only further reinforced when it comes time to encrypt your files.

Encrypting Files with Cryptomator

The Cryptomator interface is as simple as they come. After installing, you’re greeted with a blank list and an arrow telling you to add a vault. Cryptomator works by creating virtual drives on your computer, which you can open and decrypt using the Cryptomator software. 

You don’t need to go too deep when specifying the details of your vault, either. All you need to do is click the plus icon, choose a name, choose a location and add your files. 

After doing so, you can set the password for your vault. Cryptomator makes it clear that it’s important to remember your password. Because of the zero-knowledge model, there’s no way to recover your data in the event you forget your password.

Cryptomator will automatically lock the vault. On Windows, entering the password will mount the vault like a hard drive and open Windows Explorer. From there, encrypting your files consists of dragging them to the mounted drive and clicking “lock vault” when you’re done. Cryptomator will show a graph of your files as they’re being encrypted and decrypted. 

After locking your vault, there are a few options you can mess with. Cryptomator allows you to rename the drive and assign it a different letter, mount it at a custom point and auto-unlock at startup. None of the options are too intense, but Cryptomator still gives you a few choices in the way of customization. 

It’s worth noting that Cryptomator can discover vaults stored on other machines. If you’re moving to another computer, for example, you can transfer your encrypted folder over and unlock it with any installation of Cryptomator. Below, you can see an example of how folders look once they’re encrypted. 

File Sharing & Storage

70 % – Decent

Cryptomator doesn’t directly integrate with cloud storage services like Boxcryptor does (read our Boxcryptor review). It’s not hard to save your encrypted files to cloud storage services, though the lack of a single encrypted file can make getting set up difficult. 

When creating an encrypted folder hierarchy, you generate multiple folders and subfolders for wherever you want the vault stored. Although Cryptomator can easily make sense of the gibberish sprawled across each file and folder name, you’ll still have to deal with the hierarchy. 

Because of that, encrypting files and moving them over to cloud storage can be cumbersome, as missing a crucial element here or there could make the vault unreadable. The best case scenario is to start storing your encrypted folders in cloud storage from the get-go. That way, Cryptomator can create and update the folder hierarchy.

Before getting into syncing, we want to talk about sharing. Cryptomator doesn’t have any sharing functionality. Although you can easily send an encrypted folder to someone, they’ll need a copy of Cryptomator and your master password to unlock it. You can’t share like you would with NordLocker or Boxcryptor. 

Syncing Cryptomator with Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive

When using Cryptomator, you’ll want to create your virtual drive directly in your cloud storage provider of choice. For example, using OneDrive, we created a new vault inside the OneDrive folder on Windows (read our OneDrive review). That way, you don’t have to worry about missing a critical file if you’re moving a vault over to cloud storage. 

From there, it’s just a matter of dragging in the files that you want to encrypt and locking the vault. Cryptomator will get to work encrypting your files right away, and your cloud storage service should pick up on the changes.

Support

75 % – Good

Cryptomator has surprisingly good support for being open-source software. The community and documentation is strong, so you should find answers to most questions. That said, there aren’t any contact options available. 

Unlike most open-source software, Cryptomator has a dedicated support page, which you can access from the website. There, you’ll find links to Cryptomator’s documentation and community forums. You can also request to cancel your recurring donation on the support page if you have one set up. 

The documentation is technical, but Cryptomator doesn’t make it univiting. Installation and functionality are covered in simple terms for each platform Cryptomator supports, with the more advanced topics, such as encryption, getting the technical treatment. It’s not a knowledgebase, per se. Rather, the documentation covers what Cryptomator is and how it functions, nothing more. 

Finding Support in the Cryptomator Community

If you need direct support, the Cryptomator community is your only option. There are no contact options, not even so much as an email. Thankfully, members of the Cryptomator team are active on the forums and, from what we can tell, answer questions in a timely manner.

Looking through recent threads, the most technical questions received answers within a matter of minutes from Cryptomator team members. Some other topics — such as “boxcryptor vs. cryptomator” — consist mainly of other users’ replies (though we have our own Cryptomator vs Boxcryptor comparison you can read). 

For what Cryptomator is, the support options are good. With a lack of email support, though, it can’t go toe-to-toe with its paid competitors. However, as open-source software, we’re impressed by the active community and technical, yet accessible, documentation.

The Verdict

Cryptomator is a breath of fresh, open-source air. Although it’s not the only software of its kind, it’s the only one to handle encryption so seamlessly. It’s easy to use, and although it’s lacking features, we can’t ask for much more from free software. If you’re looking to encrypt your files stored in the cloud, Cryptomator is a great way to do it for free. 

What do you think of Cryptomator? Are you going to give it a download? Let us know about your experience in the comments below and, as always, thanks for reading.

Cryptomator FAQ

How to Use Cryptomator?After downloading Cryptomator, you can create a vault using the plus icon in the application. Give the vault a name, choose a location and set a password. After that, you can mount your vault as a virtual hard drive and drag your files into it. Cryptomator will automatically begin encrypting the files.

Is Cryptomator Secure?Cryptomator uses AES-256 encryption to hide file names, content and headers. It uses transparent encryption, meaning you can see the cipher text stored once the encryption has finished. Using brute force methods, it would take multiple billions of years to crack a vault, meaning Cryptomator is secure to use.

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Imre Kertesz says:

2021/05/15 at 07:03

Thank you for the excellent review. I have been using TrueCrypt and more recently VeraCrypt for years. Alas, lately VeraCrypt has been crashing my computer. As of now I am seriously considering Cryptomator as a replacement.

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Todd P. says:

2021/05/30 at 08:23

I’ve been using Crytpomator for a few years and it has only gotten better over that time. I find I don’t really care about the lack of a sharing feature. Most of the documents that I need to encrypt are not documents I would want to share, except very rarely – and in that case it is easy enough to open your vault and create an unencrypted version for sharing.

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Brian Stacey says:

2021/06/23 at 12:45

The app in Canada is $12.99. Not free.

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Jason says:

2022/04/04 at 02:11

Cryptomator will be an awesome app, if it didn’t keep loosing/deleting/changing files in the vault. I have lost count of the amount of files it has deleted/removed and changed, Not only that, after a while you go to login into your vault and you will get an error saying “ooops! cryptomator didn’t expect that” with a huge bunch of error codes. hence why I am now looking for an alternative to use.

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George says:

2023/02/04 at 08:45

Jason, this is a serious problem. Were you able to recover the data? Did you get support from Cryptomator or community forum?

The data you encrypted must have been important to you.

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Ruf says:

2023/07/22 at 20:54

This article is woefully out-of-date. Cryptomator is no longer free. The original Cryptomator has been discontinued and removed from the App Store. They changed to a paid version that is now integrated with the Apple’s Files app. As a result there have been numerous security breaches. Bottom line …Cryptomator is no longer trustworthy. By the way, Boxcryptor was acquired by Dropbox and no longer exists.

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Michael says:

2023/12/05 at 00:40

Wrong, it’s still free, actually I just downloaded it an hour ago, and it’s working just fine, check cryptomator . org if you don’t believe me.

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Billy Jones says:

2024/02/17 at 10:25

* * Will you kindy post examples of “Security Breaches” in Cryptomator when, where, what type of breach …. many thanbks

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With Cryptomator, the key to your data is in your hands. Cryptomator encrypts your data quickly and easily. Afterwards you upload them protected to your favorite cloud service.

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Take the security of your data into your own hands

Cryptomator is a simple tool for digital self-defense. It allows you to protect your cloud data by yourself and independently.

Most cloud providers encrypt data only during transmission or they keep the keys for decryption for themselves. These keys can be stolen, copied, or misused. Thanks to Cryptomator, only you have the key to your data in your hand.

Cryptomator allows you to access your files from all your devices. It's easy to use and integrates seamlessly between your data and the cloud.

How does Cryptomator protect your data?

Cryptomator's technology meets the latest standards and encrypts both files and filenames with AES and 256 bit key length.

To start with Cryptomator, you assign a password for a folder - we call it a vault - within your cloud. That is all. No complicated key creation, no registration, no configuration!

To access the vault, simply enter the password again. You will be provided with a virtual encrypted drive to which you can move your data - just like a USB flash drive. Every time you store something on this drive, Cryptomator encrypts the data automatically. Pretty simple, right?

The technology behind this is state-of-the-art and encrypts both files and filenames with AES and 256 bit key length. This means: if someone looks into the folder in your cloud, they cannot draw any conclusions about your data.

Optimal protection thanks to the latest technology standards

If someone looks into the folder in your cloud, they cannot draw any conclusions about your data.

Why is Cryptomator secure and trustworthy?

No backdoors, no expiration date thanks to open source

You don't have to trust Cryptomator blindly, because it is open source software. For you as a user, this means that everyone can see the code.

Audited by security researchers

In addition to independent security audits, the software is continuously and publicly tested in an automated way and has a measurable code quality and test coverage that is far above the industry average.

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When using Cryptomator and a cloud service with an appropriate DPA, you can synchronize data GDPR-compliant over the cloud with an entire team.

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For anyone using cloud storage, this is an absolute MUST in my opinion, especially these days. Yes, Dropbox is encrypted to begin with, but has stated that they will comply with government requests. Nevermind the possibility of a compromised account.

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Over the past 6 months I have dropped my phone in water, got my laptop stolen, had a hard drive failure, and dropped another hard drive on the floor. I could either buy a new pair of hands and hope for the best, or move all my stuff to dropbox, and secure it with cryptomator.

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Cryptomator is a 'pay what you want' proposition. I've been using it for quite some time, […], it's a handy tool if you're serious about keeping your files safe from prying eyes.

Skymatic's Cryptomator empowers cloud storage users to protect themselves against unauthorized access through free, transparent, client-side encryption.

Cryptomator is more accessible than other solutions because its desktop version is free, and it only charges a small fee for using its mobile app. And even if a hacker accesses a user's vault, Cryptomator's encrypted files are useless without the proper key to decode them.

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Cryptomator Review

Cryptomator is one of the best free encryption programs out there, but a close examination of its features shows it falls behind its paid competitors. Still, though, it's an excellent tool for those wanting security on the cheap, as you can read in our full Cryptomator review.By Jacob Roach (Former Writer, Former Managing Editor)— Last Updated: 01 Feb'24 2024-02-01T13:44:19+00:00

Cryptomator is a free, open-source encryption program that ranks among our best TrueCrypt alternatives. It also earned a nod in our best encryption software guide due to its easy-to-understand interface. It’s excellent in most areas, but Cryptomator still falls behind in a few places when compared to paid encryption services. 

In this Cryptomator review, we’re going to take a deep dive into the service, talking about its features, security and user experience. In addition to determining how secure Cryptomator is, we’ll also see how easy it is to use, which, for open-source software, is important. 

We’re seriously impressed by Cryptomator as a free piece of software. It’s surprisingly easy to use and comes with top-notch security, to boot. However, its free nature bleeds into other areas. Cryptomator lacks features, such as sharing and direct cloud storage integration, which may be deal breakers for you.

Show allMeet the expertsJacob Roach (Former Writer, Former Managing Editor) Jacob Roach is a Midwesterner with a love for technology, an odd combination given his corn-fed setting. After finishing a degree in English at Southern New Hampshire University, Jacob settled back under the Arch in his hometown of St. Louis, MO, where he now writes about anything tech. His main interests are web technologies and online privacy, though he dips his toes in photography and the occasional card game as well. More about Jacob RoachJackie Leavitt (Chief Editor) Jackie Leavitt is the chief editor at Cloudwards, where she has been leading the editorial team for over three years, bringing 12 years of diverse experience in professional communications and editing. Her expertise is rooted in a solid educational background with a Master’s in Strategic Communications and Bachelor’s degrees in Journalism and European Culture Studies. Leavitt’s career spans various sectors, including international journalism and publishing, and she is recognized for her skill in enhancing editorial systems and digital content quality. In addition to her professional life, she is passionate about sailing, dancing (especially salsa and swing) and outdoor activities like running and camping. More about Jackie LeavittLearn more about our editorial team and our research process.

Strengths & Weaknesses

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Free

Open source

Easy to use

Mobile apps available

Active community

Dense support documentation

Weaknesses:

Lacking features

No sharing functionality

No contact options

Features

60 % – Fair

Cryptomator is a focused application, and because of that, it’s light on features. Sharing isn’t an option, and there are only a handful of settings to tinker with. Furthermore, Cryptomator can’t encrypt entire disks, which is something offered by some paid competitors. 

The settings are mostly focused on organization. You can change where your drive is mounted, rename name it and assign it a custom mount point, but that’s about it. If you’re an advanced user, you can also specify custom mount flags, which can change how the virtual drive is mounted. Although neat to see, we don’t imagine many people will take advantage of this feature. 

Using Cryptomator on iOS and Android

Cryptomator offers an iOS and Android application, as well as an installation on Linux through the console. Like many other file encryption services, you can also run Cryptomator in a sort of “portable” mode, though it’s not as fluid as some of the paid counterparts. 

Boxcryptor, for example, offers an install-less application that you can run on any machine. Simply load the file onto a USB drive, plug it into a computer and do whatever you need to do. 

Cryptomator can recognize existing vaults, but it doesn’t offer an install-less application. That said, in a pinch, you can redownload Crytomator and still access your vaults on another computer. 

The mobile apps actually offer more functionality than the desktop app, in that they integrate directly with Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive and WebDAV-based cloud storage services (read our Dropbox review and Google Drive review). 

Additionally, you can store a local copy of the encrypted information if you’re using a different cloud service, such as Sync.com (read our Sync.com review). 

Cryptomator Sanitizer

The only real feature Cryptomator offers is Sanitizer, though it’s a lot less exciting than it sounds. Sanitizer is a console tool built for troubleshooting vaults. If, for whatever reason, there are corrupted files in your vault or you can’t decrypt using your master password, you can use Sanitizer to detect issues in the encrypted folder. 

All you need is Java 9 or later and the Sanitizer JAR file, which you can download from Cryptomator’s website. After specifying the path and entering your password, Santizer will scan your vault for any issues and notify you of the number of critical errors, general errors and warnings.

However, Sanitizer won’t fix your vault. It’s simply a tool to find the errors, not resolve them. Thankfully, it spits out a few files that you can send to Cryptomator for further troubleshooting. 

Cryptomator Overview

Visit CryptomatorFeaturesDevices Unlimited File size limit Unlimited File extension restrictionsUnlimitedSharingZero-knowledgeCloud storage integrationPayment methodsBitcoin, PayPal, credit cards, bank transferRefund policyKnowledgebaseUser forumLive chatPhone supportEmail support24/7 supportEncryptionAES-256Sharing encryptionMaster password hashing

Pricing

100 % – Excellent

Cryptomator is donation-ware, meaning that although the software is technically free, donations are accepted and encouraged. Unlike VeraCrypt, Cryptomator is a bit more forward in asking for donations (read our VeraCrypt review). Seeing how easy to website is to use, though, we don’t mind.

FreeFile limit: unlimited

Data limit: unlimitedFREE

It’s forward, yes, but not annoying. Cryptomator’s website has a donation section on the front page, and if you choose not to donate, they’ll ask one more time. However, once you download the application, there isn’t any pestering. We appreciate this approach a lot; Cryptomator asks for what it needs without devolving into begging. 

If you choose to donate, you can pay with PayPal, credit cards, a bank transfer or cryptocurrency. The website allows you to specify your donation in pounds, euros or U.S. dollars, so if you’re using another currency, you’ll have to do some conversion on your own. 

Additionally, you can leave a message with your donation, if you feel like passing some encouragement along to the development team.

Security

85 % – Very Good

As a cloud-focused encryption software, Cryptomator does everything it can to keep your files safe. Instead of protecting your information from theft, it’s more focused on safeguarding against online storage services that want to meddle in your files. The stakes are lower with Cryptomator, but it can still go toe-to-toe with the best of them when it comes to security. 

Cryptomator makes it clear that its focus is not on local protection. Instead, it’s focused on encrypting files stored with online storage services. Because of that, certain information is left unencrypted, including metadata about when the files and folders were created, the size of stored files and the number of files and/or folders in a vault. 

Although the focus isn’t local, Cryptomator is a local application. The password you set for your vault is never sent across the internet. Rather, it’s used to generate key files, which will authenticate you locally. Cryptomator never syncs your files and, thus, has zero-knowledge of your master password or vault contents.

Cryptomator Encryption and On-the-Fly Decryption

Cryptomator uses AES-256 to encrypt file names, headers and content on a virtual drive. It uses Dokany on Windows and FUSE on macOS and Linux as a frontend, though it will fallback on WebDAV in the event one of those frontends aren’t available. 

If you’re interested in the technical aspects of Cryptomator’s security, be sure to read its writeup, as well as our description of encryption. 

When using Cryptomator, your files are encrypted and decrypted on the fly, which is shown with a graph once you mount a virtual drive. Even when mounted, Cryptomator never uses or leaves unencrypted copies of your files on your hard drive. Instead, information is decrypted in real time as needed and reencrypted afterwards.

Ease of Use

90 % – Excellent

Cryptomator is surprisingly easy to use. We usually expect open-source software to be difficult, while paid options emphasize usability (read our NordLocker review for an example). Cryptomator does both, offering a breezy setup process while not demanding a dime. 

As mentioned, Cryptomator asks for a donation on the homepage of its website, but you can skip past that and get straight to the download. Cryptomator supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, and when we installed on a Windows 10 PC, everything went off without a hitch. You can also view the SHA256 sum to troubleshoot any installation issues. 

The installation is shockingly straightforward. Perhaps Cryptomator’s upfront nature lends itself to a more comfortable development team. Regardless, for being free software, Cryptomator is close to the competition in terms of usability. That’s only further reinforced when it comes time to encrypt your files.

Encrypting Files with Cryptomator

The Cryptomator interface is as simple as they come. After installing, you’re greeted with a blank list and an arrow telling you to add a vault. Cryptomator works by creating virtual drives on your computer, which you can open and decrypt using the Cryptomator software. 

You don’t need to go too deep when specifying the details of your vault, either. All you need to do is click the plus icon, choose a name, choose a location and add your files. 

After doing so, you can set the password for your vault. Cryptomator makes it clear that it’s important to remember your password. Because of the zero-knowledge model, there’s no way to recover your data in the event you forget your password.

Cryptomator will automatically lock the vault. On Windows, entering the password will mount the vault like a hard drive and open Windows Explorer. From there, encrypting your files consists of dragging them to the mounted drive and clicking “lock vault” when you’re done. Cryptomator will show a graph of your files as they’re being encrypted and decrypted. 

After locking your vault, there are a few options you can mess with. Cryptomator allows you to rename the drive and assign it a different letter, mount it at a custom point and auto-unlock at startup. None of the options are too intense, but Cryptomator still gives you a few choices in the way of customization. 

It’s worth noting that Cryptomator can discover vaults stored on other machines. If you’re moving to another computer, for example, you can transfer your encrypted folder over and unlock it with any installation of Cryptomator. Below, you can see an example of how folders look once they’re encrypted. 

File Sharing & Storage

70 % – Decent

Cryptomator doesn’t directly integrate with cloud storage services like Boxcryptor does (read our Boxcryptor review). It’s not hard to save your encrypted files to cloud storage services, though the lack of a single encrypted file can make getting set up difficult. 

When creating an encrypted folder hierarchy, you generate multiple folders and subfolders for wherever you want the vault stored. Although Cryptomator can easily make sense of the gibberish sprawled across each file and folder name, you’ll still have to deal with the hierarchy. 

Because of that, encrypting files and moving them over to cloud storage can be cumbersome, as missing a crucial element here or there could make the vault unreadable. The best case scenario is to start storing your encrypted folders in cloud storage from the get-go. That way, Cryptomator can create and update the folder hierarchy.

Before getting into syncing, we want to talk about sharing. Cryptomator doesn’t have any sharing functionality. Although you can easily send an encrypted folder to someone, they’ll need a copy of Cryptomator and your master password to unlock it. You can’t share like you would with NordLocker or Boxcryptor. 

Syncing Cryptomator with Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive

When using Cryptomator, you’ll want to create your virtual drive directly in your cloud storage provider of choice. For example, using OneDrive, we created a new vault inside the OneDrive folder on Windows (read our OneDrive review). That way, you don’t have to worry about missing a critical file if you’re moving a vault over to cloud storage. 

From there, it’s just a matter of dragging in the files that you want to encrypt and locking the vault. Cryptomator will get to work encrypting your files right away, and your cloud storage service should pick up on the changes.

Support

75 % – Good

Cryptomator has surprisingly good support for being open-source software. The community and documentation is strong, so you should find answers to most questions. That said, there aren’t any contact options available. 

Unlike most open-source software, Cryptomator has a dedicated support page, which you can access from the website. There, you’ll find links to Cryptomator’s documentation and community forums. You can also request to cancel your recurring donation on the support page if you have one set up. 

The documentation is technical, but Cryptomator doesn’t make it univiting. Installation and functionality are covered in simple terms for each platform Cryptomator supports, with the more advanced topics, such as encryption, getting the technical treatment. It’s not a knowledgebase, per se. Rather, the documentation covers what Cryptomator is and how it functions, nothing more. 

Finding Support in the Cryptomator Community

If you need direct support, the Cryptomator community is your only option. There are no contact options, not even so much as an email. Thankfully, members of the Cryptomator team are active on the forums and, from what we can tell, answer questions in a timely manner.

Looking through recent threads, the most technical questions received answers within a matter of minutes from Cryptomator team members. Some other topics — such as “boxcryptor vs. cryptomator” — consist mainly of other users’ replies (though we have our own Cryptomator vs Boxcryptor comparison you can read). 

For what Cryptomator is, the support options are good. With a lack of email support, though, it can’t go toe-to-toe with its paid competitors. However, as open-source software, we’re impressed by the active community and technical, yet accessible, documentation.

The Verdict

Cryptomator is a breath of fresh, open-source air. Although it’s not the only software of its kind, it’s the only one to handle encryption so seamlessly. It’s easy to use, and although it’s lacking features, we can’t ask for much more from free software. If you’re looking to encrypt your files stored in the cloud, Cryptomator is a great way to do it for free. 

What do you think of Cryptomator? Are you going to give it a download? Let us know about your experience in the comments below and, as always, thanks for reading.

Cryptomator FAQ

How to Use Cryptomator?After downloading Cryptomator, you can create a vault using the plus icon in the application. Give the vault a name, choose a location and set a password. After that, you can mount your vault as a virtual hard drive and drag your files into it. Cryptomator will automatically begin encrypting the files.

Is Cryptomator Secure?Cryptomator uses AES-256 encryption to hide file names, content and headers. It uses transparent encryption, meaning you can see the cipher text stored once the encryption has finished. Using brute force methods, it would take multiple billions of years to crack a vault, meaning Cryptomator is secure to use.

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Imre Kertesz says:

2021/05/15 at 07:03

Thank you for the excellent review. I have been using TrueCrypt and more recently VeraCrypt for years. Alas, lately VeraCrypt has been crashing my computer. As of now I am seriously considering Cryptomator as a replacement.

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Todd P. says:

2021/05/30 at 08:23

I’ve been using Crytpomator for a few years and it has only gotten better over that time. I find I don’t really care about the lack of a sharing feature. Most of the documents that I need to encrypt are not documents I would want to share, except very rarely – and in that case it is easy enough to open your vault and create an unencrypted version for sharing.

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Brian Stacey says:

2021/06/23 at 12:45

The app in Canada is $12.99. Not free.

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Jason says:

2022/04/04 at 02:11

Cryptomator will be an awesome app, if it didn’t keep loosing/deleting/changing files in the vault. I have lost count of the amount of files it has deleted/removed and changed, Not only that, after a while you go to login into your vault and you will get an error saying “ooops! cryptomator didn’t expect that” with a huge bunch of error codes. hence why I am now looking for an alternative to use.

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George says:

2023/02/04 at 08:45

Jason, this is a serious problem. Were you able to recover the data? Did you get support from Cryptomator or community forum?

The data you encrypted must have been important to you.

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Ruf says:

2023/07/22 at 20:54

This article is woefully out-of-date. Cryptomator is no longer free. The original Cryptomator has been discontinued and removed from the App Store. They changed to a paid version that is now integrated with the Apple’s Files app. As a result there have been numerous security breaches. Bottom line …Cryptomator is no longer trustworthy. By the way, Boxcryptor was acquired by Dropbox and no longer exists.

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Michael says:

2023/12/05 at 00:40

Wrong, it’s still free, actually I just downloaded it an hour ago, and it’s working just fine, check cryptomator . org if you don’t believe me.

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Billy Jones says:

2024/02/17 at 10:25

* * Will you kindy post examples of “Security Breaches” in Cryptomator when, where, what type of breach …. many thanbks

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Cryptomator Review

Cryptomator is one of the best free encryption programs out there, but a close examination of its features shows it falls behind its paid competitors. Still, though, it's an excellent tool for those wanting security on the cheap, as you can read in our full Cryptomator review.By Jacob Roach (Former Writer, Former Managing Editor)— Last Updated: 01 Feb'24 2024-02-01T13:44:19+00:00

Cryptomator is a free, open-source encryption program that ranks among our best TrueCrypt alternatives. It also earned a nod in our best encryption software guide due to its easy-to-understand interface. It’s excellent in most areas, but Cryptomator still falls behind in a few places when compared to paid encryption services. 

In this Cryptomator review, we’re going to take a deep dive into the service, talking about its features, security and user experience. In addition to determining how secure Cryptomator is, we’ll also see how easy it is to use, which, for open-source software, is important. 

We’re seriously impressed by Cryptomator as a free piece of software. It’s surprisingly easy to use and comes with top-notch security, to boot. However, its free nature bleeds into other areas. Cryptomator lacks features, such as sharing and direct cloud storage integration, which may be deal breakers for you.

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Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths:

Free

Open source

Easy to use

Mobile apps available

Active community

Dense support documentation

Weaknesses:

Lacking features

No sharing functionality

No contact options

Features

60 % – Fair

Cryptomator is a focused application, and because of that, it’s light on features. Sharing isn’t an option, and there are only a handful of settings to tinker with. Furthermore, Cryptomator can’t encrypt entire disks, which is something offered by some paid competitors. 

The settings are mostly focused on organization. You can change where your drive is mounted, rename name it and assign it a custom mount point, but that’s about it. If you’re an advanced user, you can also specify custom mount flags, which can change how the virtual drive is mounted. Although neat to see, we don’t imagine many people will take advantage of this feature. 

Using Cryptomator on iOS and Android

Cryptomator offers an iOS and Android application, as well as an installation on Linux through the console. Like many other file encryption services, you can also run Cryptomator in a sort of “portable” mode, though it’s not as fluid as some of the paid counterparts. 

Boxcryptor, for example, offers an install-less application that you can run on any machine. Simply load the file onto a USB drive, plug it into a computer and do whatever you need to do. 

Cryptomator can recognize existing vaults, but it doesn’t offer an install-less application. That said, in a pinch, you can redownload Crytomator and still access your vaults on another computer. 

The mobile apps actually offer more functionality than the desktop app, in that they integrate directly with Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive and WebDAV-based cloud storage services (read our Dropbox review and Google Drive review). 

Additionally, you can store a local copy of the encrypted information if you’re using a different cloud service, such as Sync.com (read our Sync.com review). 

Cryptomator Sanitizer

The only real feature Cryptomator offers is Sanitizer, though it’s a lot less exciting than it sounds. Sanitizer is a console tool built for troubleshooting vaults. If, for whatever reason, there are corrupted files in your vault or you can’t decrypt using your master password, you can use Sanitizer to detect issues in the encrypted folder. 

All you need is Java 9 or later and the Sanitizer JAR file, which you can download from Cryptomator’s website. After specifying the path and entering your password, Santizer will scan your vault for any issues and notify you of the number of critical errors, general errors and warnings.

However, Sanitizer won’t fix your vault. It’s simply a tool to find the errors, not resolve them. Thankfully, it spits out a few files that you can send to Cryptomator for further troubleshooting. 

Cryptomator Overview

Visit CryptomatorFeaturesDevices Unlimited File size limit Unlimited File extension restrictionsUnlimitedSharingZero-knowledgeCloud storage integrationPayment methodsBitcoin, PayPal, credit cards, bank transferRefund policyKnowledgebaseUser forumLive chatPhone supportEmail support24/7 supportEncryptionAES-256Sharing encryptionMaster password hashing

Pricing

100 % – Excellent

Cryptomator is donation-ware, meaning that although the software is technically free, donations are accepted and encouraged. Unlike VeraCrypt, Cryptomator is a bit more forward in asking for donations (read our VeraCrypt review). Seeing how easy to website is to use, though, we don’t mind.

FreeFile limit: unlimited

Data limit: unlimitedFREE

It’s forward, yes, but not annoying. Cryptomator’s website has a donation section on the front page, and if you choose not to donate, they’ll ask one more time. However, once you download the application, there isn’t any pestering. We appreciate this approach a lot; Cryptomator asks for what it needs without devolving into begging. 

If you choose to donate, you can pay with PayPal, credit cards, a bank transfer or cryptocurrency. The website allows you to specify your donation in pounds, euros or U.S. dollars, so if you’re using another currency, you’ll have to do some conversion on your own. 

Additionally, you can leave a message with your donation, if you feel like passing some encouragement along to the development team.

Security

85 % – Very Good

As a cloud-focused encryption software, Cryptomator does everything it can to keep your files safe. Instead of protecting your information from theft, it’s more focused on safeguarding against online storage services that want to meddle in your files. The stakes are lower with Cryptomator, but it can still go toe-to-toe with the best of them when it comes to security. 

Cryptomator makes it clear that its focus is not on local protection. Instead, it’s focused on encrypting files stored with online storage services. Because of that, certain information is left unencrypted, including metadata about when the files and folders were created, the size of stored files and the number of files and/or folders in a vault. 

Although the focus isn’t local, Cryptomator is a local application. The password you set for your vault is never sent across the internet. Rather, it’s used to generate key files, which will authenticate you locally. Cryptomator never syncs your files and, thus, has zero-knowledge of your master password or vault contents.

Cryptomator Encryption and On-the-Fly Decryption

Cryptomator uses AES-256 to encrypt file names, headers and content on a virtual drive. It uses Dokany on Windows and FUSE on macOS and Linux as a frontend, though it will fallback on WebDAV in the event one of those frontends aren’t available. 

If you’re interested in the technical aspects of Cryptomator’s security, be sure to read its writeup, as well as our description of encryption. 

When using Cryptomator, your files are encrypted and decrypted on the fly, which is shown with a graph once you mount a virtual drive. Even when mounted, Cryptomator never uses or leaves unencrypted copies of your files on your hard drive. Instead, information is decrypted in real time as needed and reencrypted afterwards.

Ease of Use

90 % – Excellent

Cryptomator is surprisingly easy to use. We usually expect open-source software to be difficult, while paid options emphasize usability (read our NordLocker review for an example). Cryptomator does both, offering a breezy setup process while not demanding a dime. 

As mentioned, Cryptomator asks for a donation on the homepage of its website, but you can skip past that and get straight to the download. Cryptomator supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, and when we installed on a Windows 10 PC, everything went off without a hitch. You can also view the SHA256 sum to troubleshoot any installation issues. 

The installation is shockingly straightforward. Perhaps Cryptomator’s upfront nature lends itself to a more comfortable development team. Regardless, for being free software, Cryptomator is close to the competition in terms of usability. That’s only further reinforced when it comes time to encrypt your files.

Encrypting Files with Cryptomator

The Cryptomator interface is as simple as they come. After installing, you’re greeted with a blank list and an arrow telling you to add a vault. Cryptomator works by creating virtual drives on your computer, which you can open and decrypt using the Cryptomator software. 

You don’t need to go too deep when specifying the details of your vault, either. All you need to do is click the plus icon, choose a name, choose a location and add your files. 

After doing so, you can set the password for your vault. Cryptomator makes it clear that it’s important to remember your password. Because of the zero-knowledge model, there’s no way to recover your data in the event you forget your password.

Cryptomator will automatically lock the vault. On Windows, entering the password will mount the vault like a hard drive and open Windows Explorer. From there, encrypting your files consists of dragging them to the mounted drive and clicking “lock vault” when you’re done. Cryptomator will show a graph of your files as they’re being encrypted and decrypted. 

After locking your vault, there are a few options you can mess with. Cryptomator allows you to rename the drive and assign it a different letter, mount it at a custom point and auto-unlock at startup. None of the options are too intense, but Cryptomator still gives you a few choices in the way of customization. 

It’s worth noting that Cryptomator can discover vaults stored on other machines. If you’re moving to another computer, for example, you can transfer your encrypted folder over and unlock it with any installation of Cryptomator. Below, you can see an example of how folders look once they’re encrypted. 

File Sharing & Storage

70 % – Decent

Cryptomator doesn’t directly integrate with cloud storage services like Boxcryptor does (read our Boxcryptor review). It’s not hard to save your encrypted files to cloud storage services, though the lack of a single encrypted file can make getting set up difficult. 

When creating an encrypted folder hierarchy, you generate multiple folders and subfolders for wherever you want the vault stored. Although Cryptomator can easily make sense of the gibberish sprawled across each file and folder name, you’ll still have to deal with the hierarchy. 

Because of that, encrypting files and moving them over to cloud storage can be cumbersome, as missing a crucial element here or there could make the vault unreadable. The best case scenario is to start storing your encrypted folders in cloud storage from the get-go. That way, Cryptomator can create and update the folder hierarchy.

Before getting into syncing, we want to talk about sharing. Cryptomator doesn’t have any sharing functionality. Although you can easily send an encrypted folder to someone, they’ll need a copy of Cryptomator and your master password to unlock it. You can’t share like you would with NordLocker or Boxcryptor. 

Syncing Cryptomator with Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive

When using Cryptomator, you’ll want to create your virtual drive directly in your cloud storage provider of choice. For example, using OneDrive, we created a new vault inside the OneDrive folder on Windows (read our OneDrive review). That way, you don’t have to worry about missing a critical file if you’re moving a vault over to cloud storage. 

From there, it’s just a matter of dragging in the files that you want to encrypt and locking the vault. Cryptomator will get to work encrypting your files right away, and your cloud storage service should pick up on the changes.

Support

75 % – Good

Cryptomator has surprisingly good support for being open-source software. The community and documentation is strong, so you should find answers to most questions. That said, there aren’t any contact options available. 

Unlike most open-source software, Cryptomator has a dedicated support page, which you can access from the website. There, you’ll find links to Cryptomator’s documentation and community forums. You can also request to cancel your recurring donation on the support page if you have one set up. 

The documentation is technical, but Cryptomator doesn’t make it univiting. Installation and functionality are covered in simple terms for each platform Cryptomator supports, with the more advanced topics, such as encryption, getting the technical treatment. It’s not a knowledgebase, per se. Rather, the documentation covers what Cryptomator is and how it functions, nothing more. 

Finding Support in the Cryptomator Community

If you need direct support, the Cryptomator community is your only option. There are no contact options, not even so much as an email. Thankfully, members of the Cryptomator team are active on the forums and, from what we can tell, answer questions in a timely manner.

Looking through recent threads, the most technical questions received answers within a matter of minutes from Cryptomator team members. Some other topics — such as “boxcryptor vs. cryptomator” — consist mainly of other users’ replies (though we have our own Cryptomator vs Boxcryptor comparison you can read). 

For what Cryptomator is, the support options are good. With a lack of email support, though, it can’t go toe-to-toe with its paid competitors. However, as open-source software, we’re impressed by the active community and technical, yet accessible, documentation.

The Verdict

Cryptomator is a breath of fresh, open-source air. Although it’s not the only software of its kind, it’s the only one to handle encryption so seamlessly. It’s easy to use, and although it’s lacking features, we can’t ask for much more from free software. If you’re looking to encrypt your files stored in the cloud, Cryptomator is a great way to do it for free. 

What do you think of Cryptomator? Are you going to give it a download? Let us know about your experience in the comments below and, as always, thanks for reading.

Cryptomator FAQ

How to Use Cryptomator?After downloading Cryptomator, you can create a vault using the plus icon in the application. Give the vault a name, choose a location and set a password. After that, you can mount your vault as a virtual hard drive and drag your files into it. Cryptomator will automatically begin encrypting the files.

Is Cryptomator Secure?Cryptomator uses AES-256 encryption to hide file names, content and headers. It uses transparent encryption, meaning you can see the cipher text stored once the encryption has finished. Using brute force methods, it would take multiple billions of years to crack a vault, meaning Cryptomator is secure to use.

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Imre Kertesz says:

2021/05/15 at 07:03

Thank you for the excellent review. I have been using TrueCrypt and more recently VeraCrypt for years. Alas, lately VeraCrypt has been crashing my computer. As of now I am seriously considering Cryptomator as a replacement.

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Todd P. says:

2021/05/30 at 08:23

I’ve been using Crytpomator for a few years and it has only gotten better over that time. I find I don’t really care about the lack of a sharing feature. Most of the documents that I need to encrypt are not documents I would want to share, except very rarely – and in that case it is easy enough to open your vault and create an unencrypted version for sharing.

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Brian Stacey says:

2021/06/23 at 12:45

The app in Canada is $12.99. Not free.

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Jason says:

2022/04/04 at 02:11

Cryptomator will be an awesome app, if it didn’t keep loosing/deleting/changing files in the vault. I have lost count of the amount of files it has deleted/removed and changed, Not only that, after a while you go to login into your vault and you will get an error saying “ooops! cryptomator didn’t expect that” with a huge bunch of error codes. hence why I am now looking for an alternative to use.

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George says:

2023/02/04 at 08:45

Jason, this is a serious problem. Were you able to recover the data? Did you get support from Cryptomator or community forum?

The data you encrypted must have been important to you.

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Ruf says:

2023/07/22 at 20:54

This article is woefully out-of-date. Cryptomator is no longer free. The original Cryptomator has been discontinued and removed from the App Store. They changed to a paid version that is now integrated with the Apple’s Files app. As a result there have been numerous security breaches. Bottom line …Cryptomator is no longer trustworthy. By the way, Boxcryptor was acquired by Dropbox and no longer exists.

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Michael says:

2023/12/05 at 00:40

Wrong, it’s still free, actually I just downloaded it an hour ago, and it’s working just fine, check cryptomator . org if you don’t believe me.

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Billy Jones says:

2024/02/17 at 10:25

* * Will you kindy post examples of “Security Breaches” in Cryptomator when, where, what type of breach …. many thanbks

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The Desktop version of Cryptomator is currently available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Download and installation process varies depending on your operating system. Follow the instructions for your operating system.

Ensure that your computer’s specifications meet the system requirements required to run Cryptomator smoothly.

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We maintain archives of all Cryptomator versions along with detailed changelogs on our GitHub releases page.

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Download Cryptomator’s .exe installer for Windows from our downloads page.

Launch the .exe installer.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Download Cryptomator’s .dmg installer for macOS from our downloads page.

Launch the .dmg installer.

Accept the license.

Drag & drop Cryptomator into the Applications folder.

On macOS, Cryptomator will use WebDAV volume type by default if no FUSE driver is installed on the system. But we recommend installing macFUSE or FUSE-T for a smoother file browsing experience.

Install macFUSE if your Mac comes with an Intel CPU or install FUSE-T if your Mac comes with an Apple Silicon CPU.

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Change your Gatekeeper settings if macOS blocks Cryptomator’s installation.

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Cryptomator is available on Linux via Flatpak, PPA and AUR package managers, and as an AppImage (an .appimage file).

The easiest and recommended way of installing Cryptomator on Linux is by downloading Cryptomator’s AppImage (an .appimage file) - as it works on almost all distrubtions.

Just remember to make it executable before you try to run it.

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