NordLocker uses a freemium business model, where users are offered a free account with unlimited local file encryption and a set amount of cloud storage with sync and backup features.

[5] In March 2020, NordLocker announced newly implemented cloud sharing integrations with Dropbox and Google Drive.

[6] In August 2020, NordLocker launched a cloud storage add-on, a feature allowing users to back up their data and synchronize it across multiple devices.

[15] To win, a person had to download an encrypted "locker" from the company's site, hack into it, and find the hidden message.

[16] A June 2020 PCMagazine review noted that NordLocker was easy to use but lacked features like secure file deletion and two-factor authentication.