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 an app in the backup & sync category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Cryptsync for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Cryptsync alternative is Cryptomator, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Cryptsync are Encrypto, FolderSync, Hat.sh and Celeste GUI.

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Cryptsync alternatives page was last updated Jun 14, 2025
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  1. Cryptomator icon

    Cryptomator

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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.

    67 Cryptomator alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    Cryptomator screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  User friendly
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Client side encryption
    2.  Encrypted Backup
    3.  File by file encryption
    4.  Encrypted sync
    5.  Multi Platform
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Virtual Disk
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Portable
    10.  End-to-End Encryption
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Encrypt Folder

    Cryptomator VS Cryptsync

     

    • 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. Encrypto icon

    Encrypto

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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.

    88 Encrypto alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Encrypto screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  PDF encryption
    2.  128-bit encryption

    Encrypto VS Cryptsync

     
  4. FolderSync icon

    FolderSync

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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.

    27 FolderSync alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DK flagDenmark
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    FolderSync screenshot 1
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    Top FolderSync Features

    1. Android icon  Android Sync
    2.  Automatic Backup
    3.  Folder Sync
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Synchronization
    6.  Schedule Backup
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Selective Synchronization
    9. Dropbox icon  Sync with Dropbox
    10.  Support for SFTP
    11.  WebDAV Sync

    FolderSync VS Cryptsync

     
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  6. Hat.sh icon

    Hat.sh

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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 .

    51 Hat.sh alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • AE flagUnited Arab Emirates

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    Hat.sh screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Serverless

    Hat.sh VS Cryptsync

     

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

    • Hat.sh is Free and Open SourceCryptsync is also Free and Open Source
  7. Celeste GUI icon

    Celeste GUI

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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.

    29 Celeste GUI alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    Celeste GUI screenshot 1

    Top Celeste GUI Features

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Support for Rsync
    3.  Ad-free
    4. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Google Drive Support
    7.  Synchronization
    8. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    9. ownCloud icon  Owncloud integration
    10. Nextcloud icon  Nextcloud integration
    11.  WebDAV Sync
    12.  Gtk

    Celeste GUI VS Cryptsync

     
  8. Boxcryptor icon

    Boxcryptor

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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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    Boxcryptor screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Boxcryptor has been acquired by Dropbox on November 29, 2022, and is no longer accepting new users. https://www.boxcryptor.com/en/blog/post/boxcryptor-and-dropbox-user-info/

    Boxcryptor Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  WebDAV Support
    4.  Encrypt Folder
    5.  AES Encryption

    Boxcryptor VS Cryptsync

     
  10. SensiGuard icon

    SensiGuard

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    Encrypt your files and folders to protect your laptop from unauthorized access. With SensiGuard you can be sure that your information is secure even if your laptop gets lost or stolen.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    SensiGuard VS Cryptsync

     

    • SensiGuard is the most popular commercial alternative to Cryptsync.

    • SensiGuard is Paid and ProprietaryCryptsync is Free and Open Source
  11. AVGVSTO icon

    AVGVSTO

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    AVGVSTO screenshot 1

    AVGVSTO Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  Encrypt Folder

    AVGVSTO VS Cryptsync

     
  12. S.S.E. File Encryptor icon

    S.S.E. File Encryptor

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    S.S.E. File Encryptor is a cross-platform encrypter/decrypter of files and folders.

    62 S.S.E. File Encryptor alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    S.S.E. File Encryptor screenshot 1

    S.S.E. File Encryptor Features

    1.  Steganography
    2.  Support for Android Things

    S.S.E. File Encryptor VS Cryptsync

     
  13. Unicode Crypter icon

    Unicode Crypter

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

    79 Unicode Crypter alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Unicode Crypter screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Support for Unicode
    2.  Encrypted Notes

    Unicode Crypter VS Cryptsync

     
  14. BoxWrap icon

    BoxWrap

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    Encrypts and protects your files on your machine, before they hit your disk and the cloud: Collaborate with others, end to end encrypted.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    BoxWrap screenshot 1

    BoxWrap Features

    1.  GPG Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Backup
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  WebDAV Sync
    5.  Virtual Disk
    6.  Encrypt Folder
    7.  Encrypted sync
    8.  Client side encryption
    9.  Multi Platform
    10.  AES Encryption

    BoxWrap VS Cryptsync

     
  15. Panbox icon

    Panbox

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    PanBox was developed with the goal of providing a free cloud security solution for the public. It was a joint development of Fraunhofer SIT and Sirrix AG / Rohde & Schwarz - partly funded by the German Federal Ministry of Justice.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    Panbox screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Official Website link takes to a not-found page. Hasn't been updated on GitHub in 2 years

    Panbox VS Cryptsync

     
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