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What it is

Cryptee provides cloud storage for photos and videos alongside an encrypted editor for documents, journals, and notes. It says files are encrypted on the device with AES-256 before upload, using keys the company cannot access. Photos supports hashtags, typo-tolerant search, EXIF data, RAW files, favorites, ghost albums, and encrypted sharing links. The editor handles Markdown, Evernote imports, DOCX, PDF, and ODT files, with encrypted PDF exports, offline use, RTL languages, tables, and KaTeX math. Cryptee says its software and cryptography are open source and that signup requires no personal information. It also says it does not track or log user activity or serve advertisements, and keeps user data on its own infrastructure in Europe. The service runs on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android; its browser-based progressive web app can be installed and used offline. The free plan includes 100 MB. Paid storage begins at 10 GB for €3.00 per month.

Spec sheet

Product
Cryptee provides encrypted cloud storage for photos, videos, documents, notes and journals.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crypt.ee
Privacy
The company says signup does not require personal information and it does not track or log user activity or serve advertisements.Read 30 Sep 2026 · crypt.ee
Support
Support is provided through a help center with migration guides, FAQs, bug reports and question forms.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crypt.ee
License
The v3 web-client license file identifies the MIT License and attributes copyright to Svartlab OÜ Estonia/Cryptee.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Headquarters
EstoniaRead 28 Sep 2026 · crypt.ee
Founded
2017Read 28 Sep 2026 · crypt.ee
Company
Cryptee says it started in 2017 and is a 100% bootstrapped, subscription-funded company.Read 30 Sep 2026 · crypt.ee
API and SDK
The reviewed official pages and public repositories expose no public Cryptee API or SDK documentation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
App-store policy
Cryptee states that it is not available through Apple or Google app stores and directs users to browser-based PWA installation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crypt.ee
Company founded
Cryptee says it started in 2017.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crypt.ee
Company headquarters
Crunchbase lists Cryptee in Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Company size
Crunchbase lists Cryptee's headcount as 1–10 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Compliance claim
Cryptee describes itself as GDPR compliant by design and says it uses no cookies or trackers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crypt.ee
Cryptography
Cryptee says it uses OpenPGP.js and other open-source, battle-tested browser encryption algorithms.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crypt.ee
Deniability
Ghost Folders remove selected folders from the account view until the user types their name again.Read 30 Sep 2026 · crypt.ee
Document editor
The document editor supports private documents, journals and notes with attachments and cross-links.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crypt.ee
Document features
The editor supports Markdown, Evernote imports, DOCX, PDF and ODT files, encrypted PDF exports, offline use, RTL languages, tables, and KaTeX math.Read 30 Sep 2026 · crypt.ee
Documentation
The documentation includes extensive editor instructions, import/export behavior, offline storage details, search syntax and troubleshooting guidance.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crypt.ee
Encrypted sharing
Paid users can share encrypted photo albums with up to five people; invite links expire after 48 hours and access can be revoked.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blog.crypt.ee
Encryption
Cryptee says files are encrypted on the device with AES-256 before upload, using keys the company cannot access.Read 30 Sep 2026 · crypt.ee
Export formats
Documents can be saved as PDF, HTML, encrypted Cryptee documents, Markdown, ODT or DOCX.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crypt.ee
File formats
Cryptee can open or edit DOCX, PDF and ODT files and can import Evernote notes and Markdown files.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crypt.ee
Founder
John Ozbay is identified as Cryptee's founder and CEO.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crypt.ee
Ghost albums
Users can hide private photo albums with the ghost albums feature.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crypt.ee
Ghost folders
Ghost folders are removed from the visible account until their exact names are entered to summon them again.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crypt.ee
Installation
Cryptee is distributed as a Progressive Web App installable from browsers on desktop, iOS and Android, with offline operation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crypt.ee
Integrations and imports
Cryptee documents built-in Evernote support and migration guides for Evernote, Bear Notes, iCloud Notes, Google Photos, and Amazon Photos.Read 30 Sep 2026 · crypt.ee
Limit: backend openness
Reviewers criticize that the backend is closed source, preventing self-hosting and creating concern about dependence on Cryptee's service availability.Read 15 Oct 2026 · alternativeto.net
Limit: free storage
A reviewer describes the 100 MB free allowance as tight for larger collections.Read 15 Oct 2026 · alternativeto.net
Limit: missing functionality
An early review cited missing OCR, browser clipping, reminders, audio recording, tag hierarchies and public note sharing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · alternativeto.net
Limit: mobile sharing
An Android reviewer reports that the PWA design prevents selecting Cryptee directly from the system share sheet.Read 15 Oct 2026 · alternativeto.net
Location
Cryptee says it is incorporated in Estonia and that user data is kept on its own servers and infrastructure in Europe.Read 30 Sep 2026 · crypt.ee
Maker funding
Cryptee describes itself as 100% bootstrapped, profitable and operated without venture capital or outside investors.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crypt.ee
Markdown and shortcuts
Cryptee Docs supports Markdown syntax and keyboard shortcuts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crypt.ee
Math and code
Documents support inline code and KaTeX mathematical notation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crypt.ee
Migration integrations
The help center provides migration guides for Evernote, Bear Notes, iCloud Notes, Google Photos, Amazon Photos and iCloud Photos.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crypt.ee
Offline access
Cryptee is a progressive web app that can be installed from a browser and used offline.Read 30 Sep 2026 · crypt.ee
Offline mode
The application can create and edit documents offline and synchronizes them after reconnecting.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crypt.ee
Open source
Cryptee says its software and cryptography are open source and can be reviewed independently.Read 30 Sep 2026 · crypt.ee
Open-source scope
The public GitHub organization exposes a JavaScript web-client repository for all platforms, while Cryptee's repository documentation says backend code is not open source.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Photo features
Photos supports hashtags, typo-tolerant search, EXIF data, ghost albums, RAW files, favorites, and encrypted sharing links.Read 30 Sep 2026 · crypt.ee
Photo storage
Photos and videos are encrypted on the device before upload and can be organized with hashtags, search, descriptions, dates and EXIF data.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crypt.ee
Platform details
The download page describes browser-based access and PWA installation for desktop, iOS, and Android without app stores.Read 30 Sep 2026 · crypt.ee
Praise: privacy
AlternativeTo reviewers repeatedly praise the zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption and keeping data unreadable to the provider.Read 15 Oct 2026 · alternativeto.net
Praise: writing and storage
Reviewers praise the combination of a rich Markdown-capable writing editor with encrypted photo and file storage.Read 15 Oct 2026 · alternativeto.net
Privacy controls
Signup can use only a username, and Cryptee says it does not track activity, log usage or serve advertisements.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crypt.ee
Rating on AlternativeTo
4.2 out of 5 from 10 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · alternativeto.net
Raw photo support
Cryptee states that it supports all RAW photo files.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crypt.ee
Search
Its search supports fuzzy, exact, Boolean-style inclusion and exclusion, prefix, suffix and file-extension queries.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crypt.ee
Search limitation
Cryptee says searching inside document text is mathematically impossible under its on-device encryption model.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crypt.ee
Security model
Files, photos and videos are encrypted with AES-256 on the device using a key Cryptee says it cannot access.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crypt.ee
Self-hosting
Cryptee's public repository documentation explains that the closed backend means users cannot self-host the complete service.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Threat model
The threat model covers protection from provider access, mass surveillance and coerced account access through client-side encryption and ghost folders.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crypt.ee

Plans and prices

Free Free 100 MB storage Read 15 Oct 2026 · crypt.ee
10 GB €3 a month monthly 10 GB storage Read 15 Oct 2026 · crypt.ee
400 GB €9 a month monthly 400 GB storage Read 15 Oct 2026 · crypt.ee
2000 GB €27 a month monthly 2000 GB storage Read 15 Oct 2026 · crypt.ee

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • On-device AES-256 encryption before upload
  • Photo tools include RAW files and encrypted sharing links
  • Editor supports Markdown, DOCX, PDF, and ODT
  • Works offline as a progressive web app
  • Software and cryptography are open source

Limits

  • Free plan includes 100 MB
  • 10 GB plan costs €3.00 per month
  • Browser-based PWA installation is described for desktop, iOS, and Android

Who it suits

Cryptee suits people who want encrypted storage for photos and videos together with an editor for notes and documents. Its offline mode, import support, and multiple platform options may fit people moving files from other services or working across devices.

Cryptee in depth

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Cryptee is an encrypted home for photos, videos, notes, journals, and longer documents. It is best for privacy-minded people who want media and writing together, with offline access across major desktop and mobile systems. Its strongest case is the combination of client-side encryption and unusually capable document tools; its main constraint is how quickly storage costs rise beyond the tiny free allowance.

Overview

Cryptee says each file is encrypted on the device with AES-256 before it reaches its servers, with keys the company cannot access. Its software and cryptography are open source, allowing independent inspection of the implementation. Signup requires no personal information, and the company says it neither tracks or logs activity nor serves advertising. Cryptee is incorporated in Estonia and keeps data on its own servers and infrastructure in Europe.

The service joins private photo and video storage to an encrypted editor rather than treating documents as an add-on. That is a practical fit for someone consolidating a camera library and personal writing, but less compelling if you need only one of those jobs or expect a large free archive.

Key features

The photo library supports hashtags, typo-tolerant search, EXIF data, RAW files, favorites, and encrypted sharing links. These tools cover both organization and sharing without exposing the original files through an unencrypted workflow. Ghost Albums and Ghost Folders hide selected folders from the normal account view until their names are entered again. This deniability feature can reduce casual discovery of sensitive material, although it complements rather than replaces encryption.

The document editor supports Markdown, tables, right-to-left languages, and KaTeX mathematics. It imports Evernote content and handles DOCX, PDF, and ODT files; exports include PDF, DOCX, ODT, and Markdown, including encrypted PDF export. That range makes Cryptee viable for notes as well as structured documents and archival material. File attachments are supported.

Cryptee is a progressive web app that can be installed from a browser and used offline. The download page describes browser access and PWA installation on desktop, iOS, and Android without relying on app stores. Migration guidance covers Evernote, Bear Notes, iCloud Notes, Google Photos, and Amazon Photos. Help articles and forms are available for questions, feedback, and bug reports.

Pricing

The free plan costs nothing and lasts forever, but includes only 100 MB. That is enough for trying the editor or storing a small set of documents, not for a meaningful photo and video collection.

PlanPriceStorageBest fitFreefree100 MBTesting and very small encrypted collections10 GB€3 a month10 GBNotes, documents, and a modest media set400 GB€9 a month400 GBUsers combining substantial photos with regular writing2000 GB€27 a month2000 GBLarge personal media libraries needing encrypted storageThe paid tiers are monthly at the stated amounts. Moving from 10 GB to 400 GB is the meaningful step for anyone storing photos or video; the 2,000 GB tier is aimed at extensive collections. No seat-based terms are given, so these plans are best read as individual storage subscriptions rather than team packages.

Platforms

Cryptee supports web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. Browser-based use and PWA installation provide a consistent route across those platforms, with offline operation after installation and no app-store download required for the described desktop and mobile setup.

Who it's for

Choose Cryptee if client-side encryption, open-source cryptography, and no-account-tracking claims matter as much as having photos and documents in one place. It particularly suits people migrating from Evernote or a photo service who want offline access and broad import and export formats. The 100 MB free tier is suitable for evaluation, but anyone with a substantial library should budget for at least 10 GB and likely 400 GB or more. It is a weaker choice for teams seeking explicit seat management or for users who want a generous free storage quota.

Pros and cons

Pros

Device-side AES-256 encryption: Cryptee says it cannot access the keys, limiting provider access to file contents.

One service for media and writing: Photo organization and a Markdown-capable editor reduce the need to split private data across products.

Strong document interoperability: Evernote import plus DOCX, PDF, ODT, and Markdown support helps with migration and export.

Offline, cross-platform access: Web/PWA use spans desktop and mobile systems without app-store dependence.

Cons

Very small free allowance: 100 MB cannot accommodate a serious photo or video library.

Higher-capacity plans cost more each month: Large collections require the €9 or €27 tiers rather than the entry plan.

No stated team or seat model: Organizations looking for managed multi-user plans may need another service.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison of privacy-focused note tools, see Secure Notes Apps. If encrypted file storage is the priority, Secure Cloud Storage is the more relevant category; photo-first shoppers can use Photo Storage Services.

Notesnook is a freemium, cross-platform notes app with a free plan and trial; pick it when note-taking is the primary need rather than combined photo storage.

Dash is an open-source notes PWA with offline use and no account required on its free web/iPhone offering; choose it for lightweight account-free notes.

Joplin offers freemium notes across more platforms, including self-hosting, with a 2.99 EUR monthly Basic plan and 14-day trial; choose it when self-hosting or an established notes workflow matters.

Turtl provides freemium encrypted notes, including a 3.00 USD monthly 10 GB Premium plan; choose it for note-focused storage with collaborator support.

PrivacyNotes is an open-source freemium option spanning the same major platforms; consider it when auditable app and encryption code is the deciding factor.

Standard Notes offers a free plan with end-to-end encryption, unlimited device sync, plain-text notes, and offline access; choose it when a dedicated notes service is enough.

Notyra is free, open source, and requires no account to begin; choose it for a no-cost notes tool rather than cloud media storage.

QOwnNotes is a free notes application; choose it when a standalone note editor is preferable to an integrated encrypted media service.

Verdict

Cryptee is the right choice for an individual who wants encrypted photos, videos, and substantial documents in one offline-capable service, backed by client-side encryption and open-source code. Start with Free to assess the editor, then choose capacity by library size: 10 GB for modest collections, 400 GB for regular photo use, and 2,000 GB for large archives. Look elsewhere if you need generous free storage, explicit team seats, or only a simple notes application.

Verdict

Cryptee pairs encrypted photo and video storage with a capable document editor and offline access. Compare the available storage amounts with your needs before selecting a paid plan.

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