Cryptee
8.6#1 in photo storage servicesFrom €3 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitCryptee vs Vault Desk
Vault Desk
7.1#13 in secure cloud storageFrom $4 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Cryptee | Vault Desk |
|---|---|---|
| Cryptography | Cryptee says it uses OpenPGP.js and other open-source, battle-tested browser encryption algorithms. | The site lists libsodium, XChaCha20-Poly1305, X25519, Ed25519, and Argon2id among its cryptographic components. |
| Encryption | Cryptee says files are encrypted on the device with AES-256 before upload, using keys the company cannot access. | Files are encrypted on the device with XChaCha20-Poly1305 before upload, and the server stores ciphertext and wrapped keys. |
| Headquarters | Estonia | Athens, Greece |
Cryptee plans
- FreeFree
- 10 GB€3 a month
- 400 GB€9 a month
- 2000 GB€27 a month
Vault Desk plans
- Plus$4 a month
- Team$15 a month
- Free—
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 Vault Desk if…
Vault Desk suits people who want encrypted file storage with sharing controls and account recovery via a one-time key. It also offers a self-hosting option and plans for teams.