NordLocker
Cloud data security software
Encryption software
Cloud security software
Confidentiality software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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$2.99 per month
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What is NordLocker
NordLocker is an encryption and secure file storage application that lets individuals and small teams encrypt files locally and optionally sync them to a cloud vault. It is used to protect sensitive documents (for example, IDs, contracts, and financial files) on endpoints and help share encrypted files via controlled access links. The product centers on client-side encryption and a “locker” container model rather than enterprise-wide data discovery, classification, or policy enforcement across SaaS and databases.
Client-side encrypted storage model
NordLocker encrypts files on the user device before upload when cloud sync is enabled, reducing exposure of plaintext data in transit and at rest in the provider environment. Users can also keep lockers local-only for offline protection. This approach fits straightforward confidentiality needs where users want encrypted containers without deploying broader data security infrastructure.
Simple end-user workflows
The product focuses on creating lockers, adding files, and syncing or sharing them with minimal setup. This makes it accessible for non-specialist users who need basic encryption and secure storage rather than complex policy configuration. It can be deployed quickly compared with platforms that require organization-wide integrations and ongoing tuning.
Encrypted sharing and access control
NordLocker supports sharing encrypted content with other users and managing access to shared lockers/links, which helps with ad hoc collaboration. This is useful for small teams exchanging sensitive files without relying on unencrypted email attachments. The sharing model is oriented around files and lockers rather than data-level controls inside applications or databases.
Limited enterprise governance features
NordLocker is not positioned as a full data security platform for discovering sensitive data across cloud apps, endpoints, and databases. It typically lacks advanced capabilities such as automated data classification, DLP-style policy enforcement across SaaS, and centralized compliance reporting found in broader data security tools. Organizations needing organization-wide visibility and controls may require additional products.
Narrow integration surface area
The product primarily secures files placed into lockers rather than integrating deeply with common enterprise repositories and workflows (for example, enforcing controls directly within collaboration suites or data warehouses). This can create user-driven security where protection depends on consistently placing files into lockers. As a result, it may not address “data sprawl” across multiple systems without process changes.
Less suited for regulated scale
For larger organizations, requirements often include centralized key management options, granular administrative controls, and auditability aligned to internal security operations. NordLocker’s design is more aligned to personal and small-team confidentiality use cases than large-scale, policy-driven deployments. This can limit fit where strict governance, segregation of duties, or extensive auditing is mandatory.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 (3 GB) | 3 GB cloud storage; unlimited end-to-end (local) encryption; e-mail support; "for a lifetime" as noted on the official plans page. |
| Personal (500 GB) | $2.99 per month (as shown on NordLocker official page). | 500 GB cloud storage; unlimited end-to-end encryption; e-mail support; secure file sharing; 30-day money-back guarantee. Note: official plans page loads prices dynamically on the checkout; the $2.99/month figure appears on NordLocker’s Secure Cloud Storage product page. |
| Personal Plus (2 TB) | Price not shown statically on the main plans page (prices loaded dynamically on checkout). | 2 TB cloud storage; unlimited end-to-end encryption; e-mail support; secure file sharing; 30-day money-back guarantee. |
| Business (2 TB) | $29.99 per month (billed annually) — displayed on NordLocker’s official Business/Document Storage page. | 2 TB cloud storage for teams; unlimited end-to-end encryption; admin panel and access control; secure file management and private sharing; 24/7 priority support; 14-day free trial available (no credit card required). |
| Business (500 GB) | Price not shown statically on the main plans page (prices loaded dynamically on checkout). | 500 GB cloud storage for teams; admin/management features; secure sharing; 14-day free trial referenced on business pages. |
Notes: Official NordLocker site displays some prices in page copy (e.g., $2.99/month for 500 GB on the Secure Cloud Storage page and $29.99/month billed annually for a 2 TB Business plan on the Document Storage page). However, the central Plans page renders price values dynamically via checkout (requires JavaScript) and does not expose all numeric prices in the static HTML; therefore, several plan prices are available only through the dynamic checkout UI on the vendor site.
Seller details
Nord Security
Vilnius, Lithuania
2012
Private
https://nordlocker.com/
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