Why Choose Cryptomator?

Protect your cloud files with client-side encryption, open-source transparency, and cross-platform access

Posted by Hüseyin Sekmenoğlu on January 02, 2025 Application Security Cloud Platforms Tooling & Productivity

🧩 How Cryptomator Works

Cryptomator creates secure vaults on your device. Every file you place inside a vault is encrypted with AES 256-bit encryption before being uploaded to the cloud. Each file is encrypted individually, including filenames and folder structures, which ensures maximum privacy.

You can create as many vaults as you need. For example, you might keep personal files in one vault and client projects in another. This flexibility makes it simple to organize and protect your data.

🛡️ Client-Side Encryption

Cryptomator encrypts your files directly on your device before they leave your computer or phone. This ensures your data stays safe during both transfer and storage.

📱 Mobile and Desktop Support

  • Windows, macOS, Linux: Full functionality with free downloads from the official Cryptomator website.

  • iOS: Free app available in the App Store (read-only mode). Full features are unlocked with a small one-time purchase.

  • Android: Available on Google Play as a paid app.

Cryptomator is funded through these paid mobile apps and voluntary donations, which support ongoing development and security improvements.

💻 Cross-Platform Access

Cryptomator is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. Whether you are at your desk or on the go, you can securely access your encrypted files anytime and anywhere.

🔑 Why Cryptomator Instead of VeraCrypt?

Cryptomator and VeraCrypt serve different purposes:

  • Cryptomator: Designed for cloud storage with file-based encryption. Each file is encrypted individually, which allows efficient syncing with cloud services. It also encrypts filenames and folders, ensuring complete privacy. Easy to use and optimized for cross-platform cloud integration.

  • VeraCrypt: Better for encrypting entire drives, partitions, or container files on local devices. It offers more configuration options but is more complex to use and less convenient for cloud synchronization.

📂 More Than Just the Cloud

Although Cryptomator is built with cloud security in mind, you can also use it to encrypt files on:

  • Local devices

  • USB flash drives

  • Network folders

This flexibility makes Cryptomator useful even if you are not syncing files to the cloud.

☁️ Compatible with Your Cloud

You can keep using your favorite cloud provider while adding an extra layer of protection. Cryptomator works seamlessly with Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, pCloud, Nextcloud, ownCloud, and many others.

⚖️ No Limitations

The maximum number of files and the largest file size you can store depend on your cloud provider or device storage, not on Cryptomator itself.

Secure your cloud files with client-side encryption, cross-platform support, and full transparency

✅ In summary: Cryptomator is an open-source, privacy-first solution for encrypting files in the cloud. It combines strong AES 256-bit encryption, cross-platform availability, and a simple interface with full transparency. Whether you are an individual, freelancer, or small team, Cryptomator is a reliable way to protect your files without sacrificing ease of use.