AES Crypt AlternativesTop File Encryption Software and other similar apps like AES Crypt

AES Crypt is described as 'Encryption software using AES for secure file protection, compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, employing strong 256-bit encryption' and is a popular file encryption software in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to AES Crypt for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best AES Crypt alternative is TrueCrypt, which is free. Other great apps like AES Crypt are GnuPG, File Lock PEA, Kleopatra and LUKS.

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Encryption software using AES for secure file protection, compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, employing strong 256-bit encryption.

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AES Crypt alternatives page was last updated Sep 26, 2024
  1. TrueCrypt icon
     867 likes

    [TrueCrypt is not exactly "Open Source", but the source is available. See the reviews to get more information.]

    103 TrueCrypt alternatives
    Main TrueCrypt Window

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    TrueCrypt Features

    1.  Portable
    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.

    TrueCrypt iconAES Crypt Icon

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    • TrueCrypt is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to AES Crypt.

    • TrueCrypt is the most popular free alternative to AES Crypt.

    • TrueCrypt is Free and ProprietaryAES Crypt is Paid and Proprietary
  2. GnuPG icon
     146 likes

    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.

    42 GnuPG alternatives
    GnuPG Shell running GnuPG on Windows

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
    • OpenPGP

    GnuPG Features

    1.  PGP Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Email
    GnuPG iconAES Crypt Icon

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    Guest

    mainly for symmetric encryption

    Negative commentSep 3, 2018
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    GnuPG icon
    • GnuPG is the most popular Open Source alternative to AES Crypt.

    • GnuPG is Free and Open SourceAES Crypt is Paid and Proprietary
  3. File Lock PEA icon
     13 likes

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

    87 File Lock PEA alternatives
    File Lock PEA screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Authenticated encryption
    2.  File by file encryption
    3.  Encrypted Backup
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Portable
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  AES-256 Encryption
    9.  Encrypt Folder
    10.  Password protection
    File Lock PEA iconAES Crypt Icon

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  4. Kleopatra icon
     28 likes

    Kleopatra is a certificate manager and a universal crypto GUI.

    35 Kleopatra alternatives
    Kleopatra screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • GnuPG

    Kleopatra Features

    1.  GPG Encryption
    2.  PGP Encryption
    3.  Graphical User Interface
    Kleopatra iconAES Crypt Icon

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    Comments about Kleopatra as an Alternative to AES Crypt
     
    Guest

    certificate manager, not encryption

    Negative commentSep 3, 2018
    -1
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    Kleopatra icon
    • Kleopatra is Free and Open SourceAES Crypt is Paid and Proprietary
  5. LUKS icon
     50 likes

    LUKS is the standard for Linux hard disk encryption. By providing a standard on-disk-format, it does not only facilitate compatibility among distributions, but also provides secure management of multiple user passwords.

    43 LUKS alternatives
    LUKS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    LUKS iconAES Crypt Icon

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  6. Axcrypt icon
     88 likes

    AxCrypt is a simple file encryption software for Windows. It integrates seamlessly with your workflow to encrypt, decrypt, store, send and work with files.

    88 Axcrypt alternatives
    Axcrypt screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Axcrypt Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  AES Encryption
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  Shell integration
    Axcrypt iconAES Crypt Icon

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    • Axcrypt is the most popular Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to AES Crypt.

    • Axcrypt is Freemium and ProprietaryAES Crypt is Paid and Proprietary
  7. Windows BitLocker icon
     35 likes

    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.

    91 Windows BitLocker alternatives
    Windows BitLocker screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Windows BitLocker Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    2.  Location Mapping
    3.  Data Protection
    Windows BitLocker iconAES Crypt Icon

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    • Windows BitLocker is the most popular commercial alternative to AES Crypt.

    • Windows BitLocker is Paid and ProprietaryAES Crypt is also Paid and Proprietary
  8. Encrypto icon
     22 likes

    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.

    85 Encrypto alternatives
    Encrypto screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  PDF encryption
    2.  128-bit encryption
    Encrypto iconAES Crypt Icon

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  9. Kryptor icon
     9 likes

    A simple, modern, and secure encryption tool.

    36 Kryptor alternatives
    Kryptor screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Kryptor Features

    1.  File by file encryption
    2.  Encrypt Folder
    Kryptor iconAES Crypt Icon

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  10. SiriKali icon
     14 likes

    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.

    8 SiriKali alternatives
    SiriKali screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    SiriKali Features

    1.  Filesystem
    SiriKali iconAES Crypt Icon

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  11.  4 likes

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

    28 Age alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Age Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Zero configuration
    AES Crypt Icon

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  12. Boxcryptor icon
     32 likes

    Boxcryptor is an easy-to-use encryption software optimized for the cloud. It allows the secure use of cloud storage services without sacrificing comfort.

    53 Boxcryptor alternatives
    Boxcryptor screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad

    Boxcryptor Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  WebDAV Support
    4.  Encrypt Folder
    5.  AES Encryption
    Discontinued

    Boxcryptor has been acquired by Dropbox on November 29, 2022, and is no longer accepting new users. https://www.boxcryptor.com/en/blog/post/boxcryptor-and-dropbox-user-info/

    Boxcryptor iconAES Crypt Icon

    Boxcryptor VS AES Crypt

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    • Boxcryptor is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to AES Crypt.

    • Boxcryptor is Freemium and ProprietaryAES Crypt is Paid and Proprietary
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