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File and volume encryption

Encrypt single files, folders or whole volumes before they are stored or synced.

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File and volume encryption
ToolStarsLicenceTermsSelf-hostedLanguageLatestLast push
age24kBSD-3-ClauseOpen sourceNoGov1.3.22026-08-29
Cryptomator16kGPL-3.0Open sourceNoJava1.19.32026-10-05
VeraCrypt12kOtherNot checkedNoCVeraCrypt_1.26.292026-10-05
gocryptfs4.6kMITOpen sourceNoGov2.6.12026-10-01

4 tools

age

A simple, modern and secure encryption tool (and Go library) with small explicit keys, no config options, and UNIX-style composability.

Language
Go
Licence
BSD-3-Clause
Stars
24k
Latest
v1.3.2
Last push
2026-08-29
Cryptomator

Cryptomator for Windows, macOS, and Linux: Secure client-side encryption for your cloud storage, ensuring privacy and control over your data.

Language
Java
Licence
GPL-3.0
Stars
16k
Latest
1.19.3
Last push
2026-10-05
gocryptfs

Encrypted overlay filesystem written in Go

Language
Go
Licence
MIT
Stars
4.6k
Latest
v2.6.1
Last push
2026-10-01