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Cryptomator CLI vs gocryptfs

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted file sync & storage options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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CR Cryptomator CLI Command-line client-side encryption for cloud files VS GO gocryptfs Fast encrypted overlay filesystem for cloud-synced folders
FeatureCryptomator CLIgocryptfs
CategoryFile Sync & StorageFile Sync & Storage
LicenseGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageJavaGo
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM256 MB64 MB
Deploymentbinary, dockerbare-metal, binary
GitHub stars★ 420★ 4,549
First released20172016
ReplacesBoxcryptorBoxcryptor

Why pick each one

Choose Cryptomator CLI if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Java
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Cryptomator CLI details

Choose gocryptfs if…

  • Efficient incremental sync
  • Well documented
gocryptfs details

Frequently asked questions

Is Cryptomator CLI or gocryptfs better?

Neither is universally better. gocryptfs has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Cryptomator CLI and gocryptfs free and open-source?

Yes. Cryptomator CLI is licensed under GPL-3.0 and gocryptfs under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Cryptomator CLI and gocryptfs with Docker?

Cryptomator CLI: yes. gocryptfs: check the project docs for container support.

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