CryptPad
Open SourceEncrypted collaboration without tracking or data selling
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AGPL-3.0 2026.2.2 Apr 30, 2026
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AI Summary
CryptPad is an open-source, privacy-friendly platform for collaborative document editing with end-to-end encryption. It offers encrypted versions of documents, spreadsheets, presentations and more, ideal for teams that prioritize privacy and data sovereignty.
✓ Pros
- + Complete end-to-end encryption of all data
- + Self-hosted and open-source for maximum control
- + Free with no user restrictions or tracking
✗ Cons
- − Requires technical know-how for self-hosting and maintenance
- − Smaller range of features compared to proprietary alternatives
Use Cases
- → Secure sharing of confidential documents between teams
- → Encrypted collaboration on project documents without cloud dependency
- → Privacy-compliant brainstorming and note-taking
- → Secure storage of sensitive information on your own server
Who is it for?
Development teams, activists and organizations that require maximum privacy and full control over their collaboration tools.
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Platform: self-hosted
Pricing: Open Source
