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Cryptomator

Multi-platform transparent client-side encryption for your cloud files.

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LicenseGPL-3.0
GitHub stars11.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Aes 256Zero KnowledgePrivacyCloud EncryptionSecurityJava
Overview

Why consider Cryptomator?

Cryptomator provides zero-knowledge, client-side encryption for cloud storage (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, iCloud). It encrypts individual files transparently before syncing to cloud providers.

Guided learning

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Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Cryptomator

Cryptomator mounts encrypted virtual drives (via FUSE or WebDAV) where files are encrypted on the fly before being written to disk.

Installation

bash
1# macOS via Homebrew
2brew install --cask cryptomator
3
4# Windows via Winget
5winget install Cryptomator.Cryptomator

Cryptomator is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0).

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Cryptomator FAQs

Cryptomator is listed as a Productivity tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Cryptomator is listed under the GPL-3.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Cryptomator is listed as an alternative to Boxcryptor. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.