Advanced File Security Basic Alternatives

Advanced File Security Basic is described as 'Encryption of files and folders, also usable without Installation, AFS securely and reliably protects any type of data against unauthorized access' and is an app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Advanced File Security Basic for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPad and Android apps. The best Advanced File Security Basic alternative is TrueCrypt, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Advanced File Security Basic are Windows BitLocker, Axcrypt, Encrypto and Seahorse.

Advanced File Security Basic alternatives are mainly Disk Encryption Tools but may also be Password Managers or File Unlockers. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Advanced File Security Basic.

Advanced File Security Basic

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Encryption of files and folders, also usable without Installation, AFS securely and reliably protects any type of data...

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TrueCrypt
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Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
101 TrueCrypt alternatives
[TrueCrypt is not exactly "Open Source", but the source is available. See the reviews to get more information.]
- - TrueCrypt is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Advanced File Security Basic.
- - TrueCrypt is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Advanced File Security Basic.
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TrueCrypt Features
1. PortableTrueCrypt can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Security focused
Discontinued
The development of TrueCrypt was ended in 5/2014 after Microsoft terminated support of Windows XP. Windows 8/7/Vista and later offer integrated support for encrypted disks and virtual disk images. Such integrated support is also available on other platforms. You should migrate any data encrypted by TrueCrypt to encrypted disks or virtual disk images supported on your platform.
Windows BitLocker
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Paid • Proprietary
Disk Encryption Tool
Windows
91 Windows BitLocker alternatives
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.
- - Windows BitLocker is the most popular commercial alternative to Advanced File Security Basic.
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Windows BitLocker Features
1. Windows Explorer ExtensionWindows BitLocker can extend Windows Explorer in various ways, for example add context menu options, etc..
Location Mapping
Data Protection
Axcrypt
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Freemium • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
iPad
90 Axcrypt alternatives
AxCrypt is a simple file encryption software for Windows. It integrates seamlessly with your workflow to encrypt, decrypt, store, send and work with files.
- - Axcrypt is the most popular Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Advanced File Security Basic.
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Axcrypt Features
1. PortableAxcrypt can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Axcrypt simultaneously.
3. Works OfflineAxcrypt can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
AES Encryption
Multiple languages
Shell integration
Encrypto
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Free • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
84 Encrypto alternatives
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.
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Encrypto Features
1. PDF encryptionEncrypto can encrypt and decrypt PDF documents.
2. LightweightEncrypto consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
128-bit encryption
Seahorse
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Free • Open Source
Password Manager
Linux
GnuPG
34 Seahorse alternatives
Seahorse is a GNOME application for managing encryption keys and passwords in the GNOME Keyring.
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Seahorse Features
1. Privacy focusedSeahorse is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
2. GPG EncryptionSeahorse supports GPG (aka GnuPG) for encryption of things like emails, messages, files, etc.
3. PGP EncryptionSeahorse supports PGP, an encryption system used for sending encrypted emails and files.
SSH
eCryptfs
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Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
Linux
38 eCryptfs alternatives
The enterprise cryptographic filesystem for Linux.
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eCryptfs Features
Password protection
Discontinued
last update 2013https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/tyhicks/ecryptfs.git/log/fs/ecryptfs
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EncFS
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Linux
BSD
77 EncFS alternatives
EncFS provides an encrypted filesystem in user-space. It runs without any special permissions and uses the FUSE library and Linux kernel module to provide the filesystem interface. You can find links to source and binary releases below.
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iPhone Backup
Warning
The author has agreed that EncFS in its current form is dangerous (to security) for several reasons. Wikipedia has a brief summary: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EncFS#General_Security_ConcernsThe actual audit, which the author participated in, is here: https://defuse.ca/audits/encfs.htm
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DiskCryptor
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Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
Windows
56 DiskCryptor alternatives
DiskCryptor is a free and open-source utility that offers encryption of all disk partitions, including the system partition. Originally conceived as a replacement for DriveCrypt Plus Pack and PGP Whole Disk Encryption (WDE), the project aims to create the best product in its...
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File Lock PEA
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Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
84 File Lock PEA alternatives
Platform-independent password-based authenticated encryption of files & folders.
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File Lock PEA Features
1. Encrypted BackupFile Lock PEA uses encryption algorithms to keep your files safe as well as prevent unauthorized access.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in File Lock PEA without registration.
3. No TrackingFile Lock PEA will not track you or use your personal data.
4. PortableFile Lock PEA can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
5. Ad-freeFile Lock PEA doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. Privacy focusedFile Lock PEA is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
7. AES-256 EncryptionFile Lock PEA has AES-256 Encryption, i.e. very strong security.
Authenticated encryption
File by file encryption
Password protection
LibreCrypt
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Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
Windows
85 LibreCrypt alternatives
LibreCrypt (formerly DoxBox) is an open-source disk encryption for Windows and the successor of FreeOTFE
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Discontinued
Last release Nov 24, 2015https://github.com/t-d-k/LibreCrypt/releases
Unicode Crypter
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
79 Unicode Crypter alternatives
Unicode Crypter is a portable tool that encrypts and decrypts any Unicode character from 1 to 1114111!
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Unicode Crypter Features
1. Privacy focusedUnicode Crypter is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
Support for Unicode
Encrypted Notes
Jetico BestCrypt
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Linux
57 Jetico BestCrypt alternatives
If your computer were ever to be stolen, are you certain that your personal information cannot be discovered? Jetico’s BestCrypt software automatically encrypts your files so that nobody can read the data unless they have the right password or keys.
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Jetico BestCrypt Features
Data Protection