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Picocrypt

A small, simple, and secure encryption tool.

Technical Profile & Specs

verified 2026-11-04

Cost
$0 / forever (Open Source)
License
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Hosting Model
Self-host (your server)
Platforms
webself-hosteddocker to self-host
Installation
Clone https://github.com/HACKERALERT/Picocrypt or deploy with Docker Compose
Operational Setup
Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
Where Your Data Lives
All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
The Catch / Trade-off
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Boxcryptor.

Replaces 1 paid app

up to $19/mo ($228/yr) in subscriptions

Picocrypt FAQ

Common questions

Is Picocrypt free and open source?+

Picocrypt is an open-source tool licensed under cm0zfiowb00pj94snnh6jzvs0 that runs on self-host. A small, simple, and secure encryption tool.

What paid software does Picocrypt replace?+

Picocrypt serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: Boxcryptor, saving up to $19/month ($228/year) in subscription bills.

How do you install and set up Picocrypt?+

Installation: Clone https://github.com/HACKERALERT/Picocrypt or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.

What is the catch or trade-off with Picocrypt?+

Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Boxcryptor.