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Folder LockCryptomator
Freemium

Offered as a free download from the developer; the research does not detail paid tiers.

 Freemium

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

Windows Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Locks and encrypts files and folders in one step
  • Password-protected lockers are simple to understand
  • 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
  • Windows only
  • Closed source, so the encryption cannot be independently reviewed
  • 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
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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