# Cryptomator

> Free, open-source encryption for files in cloud storage, using password-protected vaults

Source: https://optioncmd.com/cryptomator
Website: https://cryptomator.org/?utm_source=optioncmd
Pricing: Freemium
Categories: [Security & privacy](https://optioncmd.com/categories/security-privacy.md), [Files & storage](https://optioncmd.com/categories/files-storage.md)
Listed: 2026-10-22
Updated: 2026-10-22

Cryptomator encrypts your files before they reach cloud storage, so only you hold the key. It's a free, open-source tool for anyone who keeps personal files in Dropbox, iCloud, Google Drive or similar services.

**Key features:**

- Create a password-protected vault inside any cloud folder, with no registration or key setup.
- Unlock a vault to get a virtual drive that encrypts whatever you move into it.
- Encrypt both file contents and file names with AES-256.
- Create unlimited vaults that work with any cloud storage.
- Rely on open-source code that's checked in independent security audits.
- Share vaults with a team through Cryptomator Hub, with zero-knowledge key management.

The desktop app is free for personal use; Dark Mode on desktop is an optional one-time upgrade from €29.99 (€19.99 during a sale), and the iOS and Android apps are sold separately. Cryptomator Hub Standard for teams costs $12 per seat per month.

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