Age AlternativesFile Encryption Software and other similar apps like Age

Age is described as 'A simple, modern and secure encryption tool (and Go library) with small explicit keys, no config options, and UNIX-style composability' and is a file encryption software in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Age for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Age alternative is VeraCrypt, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Age are Cryptomator, TrueCrypt, GnuPG and Axcrypt.

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  1. VeraCrypt icon

    VeraCrypt

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    Ensure your data's security by encrypting entire partitions, storage devices, or system drives with VeraCrypt. Benefit from transparent and automatic real-time encryption, hardware acceleration on modern processors, and robust security algorithms that are resistant to brute-force attacks.

    67 VeraCrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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    • VeraCrypt is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Age.

    • VeraCrypt is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Age.

    • VeraCrypt is Free and Open SourceAge is also Free and Open Source
    • VeraCrypt is Privacy focusedAge is not according to our users
  2. 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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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    • Cryptomator is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Age.

    • Cryptomator is Freemium and Open SourceAge is Free and Open Source
    • Cryptomator is Privacy focusedAge is not according to our users
  4. TrueCrypt icon

    TrueCrypt

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

    110 TrueCrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Axcrypt

    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 s...

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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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  7. Axcrypt icon

    Axcrypt

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    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.

    98 Axcrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  8. 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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    • AES Crypt is the most popular commercial alternative to Age.

    • AES Crypt is Paid and ProprietaryAge is Free and Open Source
  10. FileCryptor icon

    FileCryptor

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

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. 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 Age.

    • Hat.sh is Free and Open SourceAge is also Free and Open Source
    • Hat.sh is Security-focusedAge is not according to our users
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    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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  14. Tomb icon

    Tomb

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    Tomb is an 100% free and open source system for file encryption on GNU/Linux, facilitating the backup of secret files. Tomb is written in code that is easy to review and links commonly shared components.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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