Cryptsync Alternatives

Cryptsync is described as 'CryptSync is a small utility that synchronizes two folders while encrypting the contents in one folder. That means one of the two folders has all files unencrypted (the files you work with) and the other folder has all the files encrypted' and is a file encryption software in the backup & sync category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Cryptsync for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Flathub apps. The best Cryptsync alternative is Cryptomator, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Cryptsync are FileCryptor, Celeste GUI, Hat.sh and Encrypto.

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  1. Cryptomator icon
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    Cryptomator provides transparent, client-side encryption for your cloud. Protect your documents from unauthorized access. Cryptomator is free and open source software, so you can rest assured there are no backdoors.

    73 Cryptomator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
     
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    • Almost everyone thinks Cryptomator is a great Cryptsync alternative.

    • Cryptomator is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Cryptsync.

    • Cryptomator is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Cryptsync.

    • Cryptomator is Freemium and Open SourceCryptsync is Free and Open Source
    • Cryptomator is Privacy focusedCryptsync is not according to our users
  2. FileCryptor icon
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    A simple right-click, you can encrypt files in seconds - without any prior technical knowledge.

    32 FileCryptor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • FileCryptor is the most popular commercial alternative to Cryptsync.

    • FileCryptor is Paid and ProprietaryCryptsync is Free and Open Source
    • FileCryptor is Privacy focusedCryptsync is not according to our users
  3. Celeste GUI icon
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    Celeste is a GUI file synchronization client that can connect to almost any cloud provider you'd like. It provides a streamlined experience to back up your files, and integrates directly into your desktop system.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
     
  4. Hat.sh icon
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    hat.sh is a javascript app that provides secure file encryption using the AES-256-GCM algorithm from WebCryptoAPI provided by your browser. it was coded following the WebCrypto Documentations .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
    • Hat.sh is the most popular Web-based alternative to Cryptsync.

    • Hat.sh is Free and Open SourceCryptsync is also Free and Open Source
    • Hat.sh is Security-focusedCryptsync is not according to our users
  5. Encrypto icon
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    Encrypto lets you encrypt files before sending them to friends or coworkers. Just drop a file into Encrypto, set a password, and then send it however you normally would — but this time with added security. It’s free for both Mac and Windows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  6. FolderSync icon
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    FolderSync enables simple sync to cloud based storage to and from local folders on the device SD cards. It support a wide range of different cloud providers and file protocols, and support for more platforms are added continuously. Root file access supported on rooted devices.

    28 FolderSync alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  7. Boxcryptor icon
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    Boxcryptor is an easy-to-use encryption software optimized for the cloud. It allows the secure use of cloud storage services without sacrificing comfort.

    62 Boxcryptor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
     
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  8. AVGVSTO  icon
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    The AVGVSTO project by Roy Merlo and RPX is an open-source advanced encryption tool developed in Python. It is designed to protect sensitive data by physically binding it to an authorized USB drive, making decryption possible only when the device is connected.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. OpaqueFiles icon
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    A free and open-source file encryption software for Linux, Windows and Mac that encrypts/decrypts files so they can be stored securely, utilizing compression, Reed–Solomon Error Correction, encryption and keys derived from the user's password with Argon2id.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  10. SensiGuard icon
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    Encrypt files and folders with 256-bit AES, shred data irreversibly, compress files for more storage, securely manage passwords, protect removable drives, and safely transmit encrypted data, with support for Windows PCs and simple rapid encryption.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Unicode Crypter is a portable tool that encrypts and decrypts any Unicode character from 1 to 1114111!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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