Documentation and data management
Recommended tools
Documentation and data management tools | Cross-platform[1] | Freemium[2] | Premium[3] | Self-hosting[4] | Web App[5] |
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Bitwarden is a cross-platform open-source password manager. |
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Cryptomator makes it easy to encrypt and decrypt files before storing them on locally, externally, or on the cloud using its app for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. |
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CryptPad is an open-source encrypted collaboration suite for securely storing, editing, and sharing spreadsheets, documents, presentations, forms, and other types of files. |
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Etherpad is an open-source collaborative notetaking tool. |
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GlobaLeaks is a free and open-source secure reporting and documentation system that protects the whistleblower’s identity. |
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KeePassDX is an open-source secure password manager for Android mobile devices. |
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KeePassXC is an open-source secure password manager for Linux, macOS, and Windows. |
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KeeWeb is an open-source password manager based on KeePass. It is available as a web app that works with modern internet browsers on desktop and mobile devices. |
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Nextcloud is an open-source collaboration suite with secure file storage, sync, and share. |
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OnionShare is an open-source secure file-sharing tool that uses the Tor network to protect the users’ data and privacy. |
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Picocrypt is a very small (hence Pico), very simple, yet very secure encryption tool that you can use to protect your files. is a very small (hence Pico), very simple, yet very secure encryption tool that you can use to protect your files. |
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Proton Drive is a file storage solution that combines the convenience of the cloud with the privacy of a Swiss vault. With Proton Drive, you can easily access your data, while also benefiting from end-to-end encryption. |
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Proton Pass secures your passwords and identity with end-to-end encryption. |
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Save by OpenArchive is an open-source secure documentation app for Android and iOS that helps users preserve, protect, authenticate, and amplify their work. |
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SecureDrop is an open-source whistleblowing system designed for media practitioners to receive information from sources securely and anonymously on the web. |
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Send is a simple, private file-sharing tool with end-to-end encryption. |
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Standard Notes is a note-taking app with end-to-end encryption, advanced security, and privacy controls. |
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Syncthing is a continuous file synchronization tool. It synchronizes files between two or more computers in real-time, safely protected from prying eyes. |
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Tresorit is a cloud document sharing service with end-to-end encryption facilities. |
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Tella is an open-source secure reporting and documentation mobile app available for Android and iOS devices that encrypts and hides saved data on the device. |
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VeraCrypt is an open-source disk encryption tool for Windows, macOS, and Linux. |
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Documentation and data management tools | Cross-platform | Freemium | Premium | Self-hosting | Web App |
Notes
- ↑ Cross-platform – you can install this tool on your desktop and mobile devices running popular operating systems.
- ↑ Freemium – this tool is available for free but additional storage, bandwidth, or features are available with a paid upgrade.
- ↑ Premium – this tool is only available with a paid subscription.
- ↑ Self-hosting – you can run and maintain an instance of this tool on a server that you control.
- ↑ Web app – you can use this tool directly on an internet browser without having to install it on your device.