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Authy Desktop vs Cryptomator

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Authy Desktop

5.0
Security & Privacy

Two-factor authentication software

Cryptomator

8.0
Security & Privacy

Multi-platform client-side cloud file encryption tool

Metric Authy Desktop Cryptomator
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 5.0 8.0
30-day Installs - 400
90-day Installs - 1.4K
365-day Installs 1 4.8K
Version 2.5.0 1.19.2
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 14.7K
GitHub Forks 1.3K
Open Issues 292
License GPL-3.0
Language Java
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago
First Seen Oct 21, 2017 Apr 17, 2016

Reviews

Authy Desktop

Authy Desktop is a two-factor authentication tool designed to enhance security for desktop users. It offers integration with various services and supports multiple platforms, though it is nearing its end of life, prompting users to seek alternatives.

Provides two-factor authentication for desktop users to enhance account security.

Pros

  • + Enhances account security with two-factor authentication
  • + Integrates with a variety of online services
  • + Supports multiple platforms

Cons

  • - Nearing end of life, with limited future support
  • - Community discussion reflects concerns about app discontinuation

Cryptomator

Cryptomator is a multi-platform tool that encrypts files on cloud storage, ensuring privacy. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it ideal for users who value secure cloud storage.

Encrypts files on cloud storage before uploading to ensure security.

Pros

  • + Multi-platform support across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
  • + Client-side encryption ensures files are secure before uploading.
  • + No auto-updates provide manual control for some users.

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-updates may be inconvenient for some.
  • - GitHub issues suggest some users desire additional package options.