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Cryptomator vs Plasma Vault: catalog facts
CryptomatorPlasma Vault
Freemium

The desktop apps are free and open source. The Android and iOS apps are paid, and…

Free

Free and open source, part of KDE Plasma.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Linux
  • Works with cloud storage you already have rather than replacing it
  • Encrypts file names as well as file contents with AES and a 256-bit key
  • Integrated into the Plasma panel and system tray
  • Uses established backends such as gocryptfs and CryFS
  • Mobile apps are separate paid purchases, unlike the free desktop apps
  • A vault behaves like a virtual drive, so some apps that assume local files behave oddly
  • Only useful on the KDE Plasma desktop
  • Depends on the chosen backend being installed
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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