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Deadbolt vs Encrypto: catalog facts
Deadbolt	Encrypto
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free Free app from MacPaw.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS
Password-only encryption with very little to configure Encrypted files work across macOS, Windows and Linux	Drag-and-drop encryption with a password Embedded password hints for recipients
No auto-updates on Linux Not a replacement for full-disk encryption	Encrypts files for sharing, not whole disks Recipients need Encrypto to open the files
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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