At a glance
| SecretShare | SecureVoult | |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | AES-256-GCM in the sender's browser; key in the URL fragment | AES-256-GCM in your browser for text secrets created on the home page; server-side for attachments and email-notified secrets |
| Files | Any file type up to 150 MB, with the filename and type also encrypted | Attachments on signed-in plans, encrypted on the server |
| Destroy options | On read, or after 1 hour, 24 hours or 7 days | On view limit, or 1 hour to 24 hours free; longer on paid plans |
| Passphrase | Optional | Optional (signed-in users) |
| Account needed | No | No for one-off text secrets |
| Open confirmation step | The recipient must choose "Open and destroy" | The recipient confirms before revealing |
| Secret requests and chat | Not mentioned on the homepage | Yes |
| Open source / self-hosting | Not stated on the homepage | No |
| Pricing | Not stated on the homepage | Free plan; paid plans for higher limits |
Where SecretShare is stronger
- Files are encrypted in the browser, including their names, and can be up to 150 MB.
- It is built around a single one-time link with no account at all.
- It states plainly that you must trust the JavaScript the site delivers.
Where SecureVoult fits
- Secret requests, so someone can send you a secret without email.
- End-to-end encrypted chat rooms for a short private conversation.
- A dashboard and plans if you share secrets regularly.
Which should you choose?
Choose SecretShare if you mainly share files and want them encrypted in the browser. Choose SecureVoult if you also want secret requests and chat rooms. Text secrets created on the home page are encrypted in your browser with AES-256-GCM, and the key stays in the link you share. Attachments and secrets with an email notification are still encrypted on our server.
Sources (reviewed 12 October 2026): SecretShare
Frequently asked questions
Is SecureVoult an alternative to SecretShare?
Yes for one-time text secrets. For large encrypted files, SecretShare currently offers more.
Do I have to trust the site in both cases?
Yes. Any browser-based tool delivers the encryption code from its website, so you rely on the site serving honest code.
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