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Cryptomator vs Vault Explorer: catalog facts
CryptomatorVault Explorer
Freemium

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

Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 or later.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Android
  • 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
  • Supports many container formats, from VeraCrypt to Cryptomator
  • Read and write support for NTFS, FAT, exFAT and ext file systems
  • 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
  • Android only
  • Small project with limited documentation
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License: GPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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