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FileKey vs Encrypto: catalog facts
FileKey	Encrypto
Free Free and open source.	Free Free app from MacPaw.
Web	Windows, macOS
Uses passkeys, so there is no password to remember Encryption happens on the device	Drag-and-drop encryption with a password Embedded password hints for recipients
Depends on browser and device passkey support Losing both the passkey and recovery code means losing access	Encrypts files for sharing, not whole disks Recipients need Encrypto to open the files
Web application	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it 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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