AES Crypt AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Encryption Software

The best File Encryption Software alternative to AES Crypt is GnuPG, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to AES Crypt and 14 are File Encryption Software so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting File Encryption Software alternatives to AES Crypt are Kleopatra, File Lock PEA, Axcrypt and Age.

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  1. GnuPG icon

    GnuPG

     154 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

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
    • OpenPGP
    GnuPG Shell running GnuPG on Windows
     
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    Comments about GnuPG as an Alternative to AES Crypt
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    Negative
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    mainly for symmetric encryption

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • GnuPG is Free and Open SourceAES Crypt is Paid and Proprietary
    • GnuPG is Security-focusedAES Crypt is not according to our users
  2. Kleopatra icon

    Kleopatra

     34 likes

    Kleopatra is a certificate manager and a universal crypto GUI.

    34 Kleopatra alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • GnuPG
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    Comments about Kleopatra as an Alternative to AES Crypt
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    Negative
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    certificate manager, not encryption

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Kleopatra is Free and Open SourceAES Crypt is Paid and Proprietary
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    Axcrypt

     92 likes

    Offers robust file encryption with AES-256 for premium and AES-128 for free users, integrated password manager, intuitive interface, support for cloud storage, multilingual options, offline security, group management tools, and secure file deletion features.

    100 Axcrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Axcrypt screenshot 1
     
  7. A

    Age

     6 likes

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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. Encrypto icon

    Encrypto

     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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Encrypto screenshot 1
     
  12. GoAnywhere OpenPGP Studio icon

    GoAnywhere OpenPGP Studio

     2 likes

    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
     
  13. FileCryptor icon

    FileCryptor

     1 like

    A simple right-click, you can encrypt files in seconds - without any prior technical knowledge.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    FileCryptor screenshot 1
     
  14. Lockystar icon

    Lockystar

     2 likes

    Lockystar is a file encryption application. It allows you to encrypt individual files wherever they are located—on your cloud drive or on your hard drive.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Ubuntu
    Account creation
     
  15. GoFileEncoder icon

    GoFileEncoder

     2 likes

    GoFileEncoder is a little file encoder that uses the XOR encryption. It is coded in Golang, and is compiled for several OSs (Windows®, Linux®, and soon macOS®).

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    The interface.
     
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