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Free-GPGMail vs Cryptomator

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Free-GPGMail

8.0
Security & Privacy

Apple Mail plugin for GnuPG encrypted e-mails

Cryptomator

8.0
Security & Privacy

Multi-platform client-side cloud file encryption tool

Metric Free-GPGMail Cryptomator
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 5 575
90-day Installs 18 1.4K
365-day Installs 104 5.1K
Version 7.2,2023.3, 1.19.3
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 573 14.7K
GitHub Forks 46 1.3K
Open Issues 6 292
License GPL-3.0 GPL-3.0
Language Objective-C Java
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 3mo ago
First Seen Apr 4, 2022 Apr 17, 2016

Reviews

Free-GPGMail

Free-GPGMail is a free Apple Mail plugin that enables encrypted email communication using GnuPG. It eliminates the need for a paid support plan, making it an accessible choice for users seeking secure email solutions.

Enables GnuPG encrypted email communication within Apple Mail.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0 license
  • + Seamless integration with Apple Mail for encrypted communication
  • + Actively maintained with a responsive developer community

Cons

  • - Manual updates required as auto-updates are not supported
  • - Some compatibility issues reported with specific macOS versions

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.