Cryptee
8.6#1 in photo storage servicesFrom €3 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitCryptee vs OpenVLT
What both publish
| Fact | Cryptee | OpenVLT |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | Cryptee says files are encrypted on the device with AES-256 before upload, using keys the company cannot access. | Locked notes use AES-256-GCM with a key derived from the lock password using PBKDF2; the key stays in the browser. |
| License | The v3 web-client license file identifies the MIT License and attributes copyright to Svartlab OÜ Estonia/Cryptee. | The GitHub repository identifies the project as licensed under AGPL-3.0. |
Cryptee plans
- FreeFree
- 10 GB€3 a month
- 400 GB€9 a month
- 2000 GB€27 a month
OpenVLT plans
- Self-hosted open-sourceFree
Pick Cryptee if…
Cryptee suits people who want encrypted storage for photos and videos alongside a private workspace for notes and documents. Its cross-platform access, offline use, and import support may also suit people moving notes or photo libraries from other services.
Pick OpenVLT if…
It suits people who want to self-host notes as Markdown files and use a browser-based editor with canvas and organization options. It also fits users who want sync between instances or AI-provider connections.