Head-to-head · Secure Cloud Storage
Cryptee vs NordLocker
Cryptee leads on 0 checks, NordLocker on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCryptee · 8.3/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly NordLocker
Cryptee scores higher on our rubric for secure cloud storage: 8.3 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.
Cryptee is the better fit for encrypted documents, notes, and personal files. NordLocker is the better fit for simple encrypted storage for mainstream devices.
- Cryptee fits best
Encrypted documents, notes, and personal files
- NordLocker fits best
Simple encrypted storage for mainstream devices
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Side by side
| Feature | Cryptee 8.3/10 Visit ↗ | NordLocker 8.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Ranking | #7 in Secure Cloud Storage | #8 in Secure Cloud Storage |
| Best for | Encrypted documents, notes, and personal files | Simple encrypted storage for mainstream devices |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | €3/mo | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Live chat, Email, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Cryptee 0/1 · NordLocker 0/1 | ||
| Zero-knowledge encryption | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Included storage | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| File version history | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Sharing controls | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Client platforms | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Data jurisdiction | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Cryptee is a privacy-focused storage service for individuals who want to keep documents, notes, journals, photos, videos, and other files encrypted. It suits privacy-conscious users such as journalists, lawyers, researchers, students, and… Read the review → |
NordLocker is an end-to-end encrypted cloud storage service for individuals, freelancers, teams and businesses. It supports encrypted storage and synchronization, backups, organization, downloads and file sharing. Its zero-knowledge… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Cryptee — where it wins
- Client-side AES-256 encryption before upload
- Offline web apps across desktop and mobile platforms
- Rich editor with attachments, cross-links, and exports
Where it doesn't
- No integrations
- Free storage is limited to 100 MB
- Paid storage starts at EUR 3 per month
NordLocker — where it wins
- Lifetime free plan with 3 GB of cloud storage
- Zero-knowledge encryption with offline file access
- Secure links support passwords, expiration and revocation
Where it doesn't
- Supported platforms are web, Windows, iOS and Android
- Single-file limits are 10 GB on Windows and 8 GB elsewhere
- Paid plan pricing is variable
- Cryptee8.3/10 · Free plan
A privacy-focused storage workspace with strong encryption, offline access, and no integrations.
Visit CrypteeFull verdict → - NordLocker8.1/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A straightforward encrypted storage service with secure sharing and a lifetime free plan.
Visit NordLockerFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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