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turtl vs Cryptomator

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

turtl

7.0
Security & Privacy

Secure collaborative notebook

Cryptomator

8.0
Security & Privacy

Multi-platform client-side cloud file encryption tool

Metric turtl Cryptomator
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 4 400
90-day Installs 7 1.4K
365-day Installs 49 4.8K
Version 0.7.2.6-sqlite-fix 1.19.2
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 730 14.7K
GitHub Forks 51 1.3K
Open Issues 64 292
License GPL-3.0 GPL-3.0
Language JavaScript Java
Last GitHub Commit 8mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Jun 30, 2016 Apr 17, 2016

Reviews

turtl

Turtl is a secure, collaborative notebook application designed for privacy-focused users. It offers encrypted note storage, team collaboration features, and self-hosting capabilities, making it an appealing alternative to mainstream note-taking services.

Turtl provides a secure, encrypted platform for creating, sharing, and collaborating on notes and files.

Pros

  • + Strong focus on security and privacy with encrypted storage
  • + Open-source and self-hostable for greater control
  • + Collaborative features for teams and shared spaces

Cons

  • - Early maturity with limited installs and some open issues
  • - Reports of occasional data loss or account issues

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.