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Deadbolt vs hat.sh: catalog facts
Deadbolthat.sh
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Free

Free to use in the browser; the project is open source.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Web
  • Password-only encryption with very little to configure
  • Encrypted files work across macOS, Windows and Linux
  • Encryption and decryption happen locally in the browser
  • Nothing to install
  • No auto-updates on Linux
  • Not a replacement for full-disk encryption
  • Research gives little detail on algorithms or file size limits
  • Depends on a modern browser
Downloadable app Web application
Open source Open source
License: MIT License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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