fscrypt vs CryFS: catalog facts
 fscrypt |  CryFS |
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Free Free and open source. |
Free Free and open source under the LGPL. |
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Linux, Command line |
macOS, Linux, Command line |
- Uses encryption built into the Linux kernel
- Encrypts individual directories rather than whole disks
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- Hides metadata and folder structure, not just file contents
- Works with any cloud provider through its normal sync folder
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- Linux only and limited to filesystems with native encryption support
- Command line only
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- Adds a setup step on each machine that needs access to the files
- Not a good fit for sharing files with people who do not use CryFS
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Open source |
Open source |
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License: Apache-2.0 |
License: LGPL-3.0 |
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No account needed |
No account needed |
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Works offline |
Works offline |
Checked September 23, 2026 | Checked September 23, 2026 |
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