comparison · Encrypted storage

CryptPad vs Filen

Both are listed in Encrypted storage. The table below pulls directly from each service’s data sheet; see each entry for sourcing.

CryptPad — summary

CryptPad is the end-to-end encrypted collaborative-editing platform — the privacy-respecting alternative to Google Docs, Notion, or Confluence for sensitive collaborative work.

• + End-to-end encrypted collaborative editing — operator cannot read pad content.
• + Self-hostable; an active community runs multiple public instances.
• + Supports rich documents, spreadsheets, code, kanban boards, whiteboard.
• − The default cryptpad.fr is hosted by XWiki SAS in France.
• − Account-based pads are stored encrypted but with operator-side metadata (login timing, IP at login).
• − Self-host for the strongest threat-model posture.

Full entry → CryptPad

Filen — summary

Filen is the open-source alternative to Tresorit.

• + Open-source clients (desktop, mobile, sync).
• + End-to-end encryption at rest with client-held keys.
• + Crypto payment accepted on paid plans.
• − Email at signup.
• − Germany jurisdiction.
• − Smaller operator; mature compared to peers but younger than Tresorit.

Full entry → Filen

When to choose which

Treat this section as heuristic. Privacy properties depend on how you use the service, not just which one you pick.

• Choose CryptPad if end-to-end encrypted collaborative editing — operator cannot read pad content..
• Choose Filen if open-source clients (desktop, mobile, sync)..
• Either way, re-check the entry’s last verified date — the Encrypted storage category churns.

Mentioned in (combined)

Pages on the site that reference CryptPad, Filen, or both.

Compared as of May 12, 2026.