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Deadbolt vs Cryptomator

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Deadbolt

7.0
Security & Privacy

File encryption tool

Cryptomator

8.0
Security & Privacy

Multi-platform client-side cloud file encryption tool

Metric Deadbolt Cryptomator
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 3 400
90-day Installs 19 1.4K
365-day Installs 93 4.8K
Version 2.1.1 1.19.2
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 401 14.7K
GitHub Forks 15 1.3K
Open Issues 19 292
License MIT GPL-3.0
Language TypeScript Java
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen May 17, 2018 Apr 17, 2016

Reviews

Deadbolt

Deadbolt is a simple, open-source file encryption tool designed for cross-platform use, offering users an easy way to secure their files without complexity.

Encrypts and decrypts files using a password.

Pros

  • + Open-source
  • + Simple and user-friendly
  • + Cross-platform compatibility

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-update functionality
  • - Limited community discussion

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.