Axcrypt AlternativesTop File Encryption Software and other similar apps like Axcrypt

Axcrypt is described as 'Provides strong file encryption with AES-256 for premium users and AES-128 in free version, secure file sharing, password management, and cloud integration' and is a popular file encryption software in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Axcrypt for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Axcrypt alternative is Cryptomator, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Axcrypt are GnuPG, File Lock PEA, DroidFS and AES Crypt.

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  1. Cryptomator icon

    Cryptomator

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    Cryptomator provides transparent, client-side encryption for your cloud. Protect your documents from unauthorized access. Cryptomator is free and open source software, so you can rest assured there are no backdoors.

    74 Cryptomator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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    • Most users think Cryptomator is a great Axcrypt alternative.

    • Cryptomator is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Axcrypt.

    • Cryptomator is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Axcrypt.

    • Cryptomator is Freemium and Open SourceAxcrypt is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Cryptomator is Privacy focusedAxcrypt is not according to our users
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    GnuPG

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    GnuPG allows to encrypt and sign your data and communication, features a versatile key management system as well as access modules for all kinds of public key directories. GnuPG, also known as GPG, is a command line tool with features for easy integration with other applications.

    41 GnuPG alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
    • OpenPGP
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  4. File Lock PEA icon

    File Lock PEA

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    Platform-independent password-based authenticated encryption of files & folders.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    has always been open source

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks File Lock PEA is a great Axcrypt alternative.

    • File Lock PEA is Free and Open SourceAxcrypt is Freemium and Proprietary
    • File Lock PEA is Privacy focusedAxcrypt is not according to our users
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    SensiGuard

    Encrypt files and folders with 256-bit AES, shred data irreversibly, compress files for more storage, securely manage passwords, protect removable drives, and safely transmit encrypted data, with support for Windows PCs and simpl...

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  6. DroidFS icon

    DroidFS

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    DroidFS is an alternative way to use encrypted overlay filesystems on Android that uses its own internal file explorer instead of mounting virtual volumes. It currently only works with gocryptfs but support for CryFS could be added in the future.

    31 DroidFS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  7. AES Crypt icon

    AES Crypt

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    Easily encrypt files with user-friendly software using the powerful AES standard for security on Windows, macOS, and Linux, featuring robust 256-bit encryption for safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access, ideal for secure data storage, email transmission, and internet uploads.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Most users think AES Crypt is a great Axcrypt alternative.

    • AES Crypt is the most popular commercial alternative to Axcrypt.

    • AES Crypt is Paid and ProprietaryAxcrypt is Freemium and Proprietary
  8. Windows BitLocker icon

    Windows BitLocker

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    BitLocker Drive Encryption is a data protection feature that integrates with the operating system and addresses the threats of data theft or exposure from lost, stolen, or inappropriately decommissioned computers.

    95 Windows BitLocker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Windows BitLocker as an Alternative to Axcrypt
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    It locks the whole drive and is very secure and private that even programs cannot access it. Also, it is very easy to recover as long as you remember the directory

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Windows BitLocker is a great Axcrypt alternative.

    • Windows BitLocker is Paid and ProprietaryAxcrypt is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Encrypto icon

    Encrypto

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    Encrypto lets you encrypt files before sending them to friends or coworkers. Just drop a file into Encrypto, set a password, and then send it however you normally would — but this time with added security. It’s free for both Mac and Windows.

    93 Encrypto alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Free, cross-platform, encrypts files quickly, and has a clean UI.

    Guest
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    It supports Mac OS Sierra, has a brilliant interface user and can encrypt any files!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Encrypto is a great Axcrypt alternative.

    • Encrypto is Free and ProprietaryAxcrypt is Freemium and Proprietary

  11. Age

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    A simple, modern and secure encryption tool (and Go library) with small explicit keys, no config options, and UNIX-style composability.

    33 Age alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  12. Hat.sh icon

    Hat.sh

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    hat.sh is a javascript app that provides secure file encryption using the AES-256-GCM algorithm from WebCryptoAPI provided by your browser. it was coded following the WebCrypto Documentations .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    • Hat.sh is the most popular Web-based alternative to Axcrypt.

    • Hat.sh is Free and Open SourceAxcrypt is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Hat.sh is Security-focusedAxcrypt is not according to our users
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    SiriKali

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    SiriKali is a Qt/C++ GUI application that manages ecryptfs,cryfs,encfs,gocryptfs and securefs based encrypted folders. These projects are compared here.SiriKali can also connect to ssh servers using sshfs.

    12 SiriKali alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  15. GoAnywhere OpenPGP Studio icon

    GoAnywhere OpenPGP Studio

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    GoAnywhere OpenPGP Studio™ is a free desktop tool that makes it easy to protect sensitive files using the popular OpenPGP encryption standard. Documents can be encrypted, decrypted, signed and verified from your PC or workstation using this...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • OpenPGP
    Encrypt
     
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