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EnglishWhich SecurStar Product Should I Use for Cloud, Phone, or Internet Privacy?
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SecurStar sells separate products for separate jobs: ShareCrypt for data stored on servers or in the cloud, SurfSolo VPN for anonymous internet use, and the PhoneCrypt line for voice, chat, and data communication. If you need to encrypt a disk or partition instead, that is DriveCrypt or DriveCrypt Plus Pack, not one of the three above. The right pick depends on where the data lives and who else needs to use it.
Quick match: your situation to the product
| What you need to protect | Product | What it does, per SecurStar | Listed price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Files on a server or in cloud storage, shared with other users | ShareCrypt | Encrypts information on the server or in the cloud; allows simultaneous use of encrypted data by different users; admins can back up data but not read it | 89.00 € |
| Your browsing identity and IP address | SurfSolo VPN | Anonymous internet surfing, hides/changes your real IP, includes an anonymous email account, circumvents country-specific access restrictions (e.g. YouTube), works with any protocols including SSL and P2P file sharing | 69.94 € |
| Phone calls, chat, and data on a mobile device | PhoneCrypt Professional | Military-strength telephone encryption; encrypts voice/chat and data communication (pictures etc.); secures iPhone/Android, Windows, and PBX systems | 499.00 € |
| Calls where the other side has no encryption | PhoneCrypt Universal | Secures telephone calls even if only one side uses encryption (4096 Bit); anonymous and untraceable telephone number; usable worldwide without roaming | Not listed on the page |
| A basic/low-cost phone encryption start | PhoneCrypt Starter | Listed as new and free, for Win XP / Win 7 / Win 8 / Win 10 / Win 11 | Free |
ShareCrypt: cloud and server data with multiple users
Choose ShareCrypt when the problem is not your device but the file itself — data sitting on a server or in cloud storage that several people need to open.
The mechanism that matters here is the split between using and reading. SecurStar states that different users can work with the encrypted data at the same time, while admins can back the data up but cannot read it. That is the deciding feature if you want a hosting provider, IT admin, or cloud operator to store and protect your files without being able to open them.
It is the wrong tool if you want to encrypt an entire disk including the operating system — that is DriveCrypt Plus Pack's job — or if you only need to hide your IP address.
SurfSolo VPN: anonymous browsing and IP masking
Choose SurfSolo VPN when the thing you want to protect is your connection and identity online, not a stored file.
SecurStar lists these capabilities: anonymous surfing, hiding or changing your real IP address, an included anonymous email account, and circumvention of country-specific website restrictions (YouTube is given as the example). It is stated to work with any protocols including SSL and P2P file sharing.
Two practical notes from that description:
- The anonymous email account is bundled, so you do not need a separate provider for that part.
- Because it is described as protocol-agnostic, it is not limited to browser traffic — P2P use is explicitly mentioned.
This product does not encrypt your files or your phone calls. If your concern is that a cloud provider could read your documents, SurfSolo does not address that; ShareCrypt does.
PhoneCrypt: which model for which calling situation
The PhoneCrypt family splits by who is on the other end of the call and what you are securing.
PhoneCrypt Professional — full device and multi-channel security
Pick this if you control both ends or need broad coverage. SecurStar describes it as military-strength telephone encryption that encrypts voice, chat, and data communication (pictures and similar), and secures iPhone/Android, Windows, and PBX systems. At 499.00 € it is the most expensive option in this group, so it fits an organization or a user who needs phone, chat, and data covered together.
PhoneCrypt Universal — when only one side has encryption
This is the model for the common real-world problem: the person you are calling has no encryption software. SecurStar states it secures telephone calls even if only one side uses encryption, at 4096 Bit, and adds an anonymous, untraceable telephone number with worldwide use without roaming. If your calls are usually to ordinary phones, this is the relevant model rather than Professional.
PhoneCrypt Starter — free entry point
Listed as new and free, for Win XP / Win 7 / Win 8 / Win 10 / Win 11. Treat it as a starting point for Windows-based phone encryption rather than a replacement for the mobile coverage described under Professional.
How to decide in one pass
- Is the data at rest on a server or in the cloud, and do others need to open it? → ShareCrypt.
- Is the risk your IP address, browsing identity, or a region-blocked site? → SurfSolo VPN.
- Is the risk your phone calls or mobile messages? → PhoneCrypt. Use Universal if the other side is unencrypted; use Professional if you need voice, chat, and data across iPhone/Android, Windows, and PBX.
- Do you actually need full disk encryption instead? → That is DriveCrypt (containers/partitions and external devices, 49.95 €) or DriveCrypt Plus Pack (full disk including the operating system, 125.00 €), covered separately.
What the page does not settle
- PhoneCrypt Universal has no price listed in the source material, and PhoneCrypt Starter is described as free — but the page does not state licensing terms, subscription length, or renewal conditions for any product.
- The page shows a "purchase" signal and a shop/customer area, but no payment platforms or pricing links are given, so checkout details are not confirmed here.
- Feature claims above are SecurStar's own product descriptions, not independent test results.
If your decision hinges on a specific platform combination or a per-seat license, confirm it against the product page or the customer area before buying, since the summary above reflects only what SecurStar publishes.