Cryptee

Cryptee combines cloud storage for photos and videos with an encrypted editor for documents, journals, and notes. The company says files are encrypted on the device with AES-256 before upload, using keys it 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, and includes encrypted PDF exports, tables, RTL languages, KaTeX math, and offline use. Cryptee says its software and cryptography are open source and can be reviewed independently. It also says signup does not require personal information and that it does not track or log activity or serve ads. The service says user data is kept on its own infrastructure in Europe. Plans include 100 MB free forever; paid storage starts at €3/mo for 10 GB. Cryptee is available on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, with browser-based PWA installation available without app stores.

Cryptee brings encrypted media storage and a capable document editor together, with offline use and broad platform support. Its free plan is limited to 100 MB, so storage needs may make a paid tier relevant.

Cryptee suits people who want encrypted photo and video storage alongside a document and notes editor. It may also fit users who need offline access or support for multiple platforms.

Cryptee combines encrypted photo and video storage with a private editor for notes, journals, and documents. It is best suited to people who want those tools together and need offline access; readers seeking a large free archive should look elsewhere.

Overview

Cryptee says it encrypts files on the device with AES-256 before upload, using keys the company cannot access. Its software and cryptography are open source for independent review. The company also says signup requires no personal information, it does not track or log activity, and it serves no ads. Together, those claims make privacy the product’s defining priority.

Keeping media and writing in one encrypted service is convenient for people who want fewer separate tools. The trade-off is that storage is shared across both, and the free allowance is small. Cryptee says it is incorporated in Estonia and keeps user data on its own servers and infrastructure in Europe.

Key features

Photos supports hashtags, typo-tolerant search, EXIF data, RAW files, favorites, and encrypted sharing links. Ghost Albums and Ghost Folders hide selected folders from the account view until their names are entered again. That can limit casual visibility, but it is a concealment feature, not a replacement for encryption.

The editor supports Markdown, tables, right-to-left languages, and KaTeX math. It can import Evernote content and handle DOCX, PDF, and ODT files, with encrypted PDF exports. That range suits people who move between formats or write in technical and multilingual contexts; those who need only a basic notes app may not need the extra breadth.

Cryptee is a progressive web app that can be installed from a browser and used offline. Migration guides cover Evernote, Bear Notes, iCloud Notes, Google Photos, and Amazon Photos, making it more practical for people bringing an existing library. Help articles and forms are available for questions, feedback, and bug reports.

Pricing

The Free plan costs nothing and provides 100 MB, free forever. It is enough to explore the service or keep a small set of notes, but not a substantial photo and video collection.

The 10 GB plan costs €3 a month (billed € 3 / mo), a modest entry point for users who prioritize documents and a limited media collection. The 400 GB plan costs €9 a month (billed € 9 / mo) and is better suited to regular photo and video storage. The 2000 GB plan costs €27 a month (billed € 27 / mo), for users with much larger libraries who want to keep them alongside their writing. Moving up buys storage capacity; the plans otherwise share the same stated product scope.

Platforms

Cryptee supports web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. Browser access and PWA installation cover desktop and mobile without app stores, while offline use is useful when connectivity is unreliable.

Who it's for

Cryptee fits privacy-conscious users who want encrypted media and writing together, particularly those who need offline access or are migrating from another notes or photo service. Its paid tiers make more sense for people with meaningful storage needs. Someone wanting only notes, or a large free photo archive, is less likely to find the trade-off worthwhile.

Pros and cons

• Pro: AES-256 encryption on the device, open-source software and cryptography, and the company’s stated no-tracking approach put privacy at the center.
• Pro: Photo storage and a capable document editor share one service, with useful imports and broad file-format support.
• Pro: Offline use and six supported platforms suit people who switch between devices or work without a connection.
• Con: The free plan’s 100 MB is too limited for most users with a meaningful media library.
• Con: The broad combination of storage and writing tools may be unnecessary for users who need only one function.

Alternatives

For a notes-focused option, Notesnook is another freemium service with a free plan and broad platform support. Standard Notes is another option for users seeking a cross-platform notes app with a free plan.

Dash offers a free, offline-capable PWA and iPhone option with no account required. SilentNotes is a free, open-source choice for Android and Windows. NULVEX is an open-source Android option.

Turtl is worth considering for people who want note Spaces with collaborators and self-hosting support. PrivacyNotes is a cross-platform alternative whose apps and encryption code are published under the AGPL. Snug is an Android and iOS option with unlimited notes, offline use, password lock, and PDF export.

Readers comparing categories can also browse Secure Notes Apps, Secure Cloud Storage, and Photo Storage Services.

Verdict

Cryptee is a strong fit for people who want private photos, videos, and writing in one offline-capable service. Its breadth and stated encryption model are the main reasons to choose it; the 100 MB free cap is the clearest reason to look elsewhere or budget for a paid tier.