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Head-to-head · Secure Cloud Storage

Cryptee vs NordLocker

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Cryptee #7 in Secure Cloud Storage 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Cryptee
NordLocker #8 in Secure Cloud Storage 8.1/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 1 features Visit 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 ↗
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
Our review
Pros
  • Client-side AES-256 encryption before upload
  • Offline web apps across desktop and mobile platforms
  • Rich editor with attachments, cross-links, and exports
  • Lifetime free plan with 3 GB of cloud storage
  • Zero-knowledge encryption with offline file access
  • Secure links support passwords, expiration and revocation
Cons
  • No integrations
  • Free storage is limited to 100 MB
  • Paid storage starts at EUR 3 per month
  • 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
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…

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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…

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  1. CrypteeSecure Cloud Storage 8.3Free plan
  2. NordLockerSecure Cloud Storage 8.1Free plan · 14-day trial

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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