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CryFS vs AxCrypt: catalog facts
CryFS	AxCrypt
Free Free and open source under the LGPL.	Paid Private and Business plans, each with a 14-day free trial.
macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Hides metadata and folder structure, not just file contents Works with any cloud provider through its normal sync folder	Encrypts files stored in Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox Share encrypted files with other AxCrypt users
Adds a setup step on each machine that needs access to the files Not a good fit for sharing files with people who do not use CryFS	Paid plans after the trial Sharing requires recipients to use AxCrypt
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: LGPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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