Autocrypt Alternatives

Autocrypt is described as 'Set of guidelines for developers to achieve convenient end-to-end-encryption of e-mails. It specifies how e-mail programs negotiate encryption capabilities using regular e-mails' and is an app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Autocrypt for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and OpenPGP apps. The best Autocrypt alternative is GnuPG, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Autocrypt are GPG4Win, Kleopatra, Axcrypt and AES Crypt.

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  1. GnuPG icon

    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
    GnuPG Shell running GnuPG on Windows
     

    • GnuPG is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Autocrypt.

    • GnuPG is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Autocrypt.

    • GnuPG is Free and Open SourceAutocrypt is also Free and Open Source
    • GnuPG is Security-focusedAutocrypt is not according to our users
  2. GPG4Win icon

    GPG4Win

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    Gpg4win enables users to securely transport emails and files with the help of encryption and digital signatures. Encryption protects the contents against an unwanted party reading it. Digital signatures make sure that it was not modified and comes from a specific sender.

    24 GPG4Win alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Microsoft Office Outlook
    • S/MIME
    • GnuPG
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    • GPG4Win is the most popular Windows alternative to Autocrypt.

    • GPG4Win is Free and Open SourceAutocrypt is also Free and Open Source
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    Axcrypt

    AxCrypt is a simple and effective open-source file encryption software. It integrates seamlessly into your workflow to encrypt, decrypt, store, send and work with files securely.

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    Axcrypt

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    AxCrypt is a simple and effective open-source file encryption software. It integrates seamlessly into your workflow to encrypt, decrypt, store, send and work with files securely.

    98 Axcrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Encrypting Files with AxCrypt on Desktop
     

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

    • Axcrypt is Freemium and ProprietaryAutocrypt is Free and Open Source
    • Axcrypt is LightweightAutocrypt is not according to our users
  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.

    85 AES Crypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    AES Crypt screenshot 1
     

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

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

    • AES Crypt is Paid and ProprietaryAutocrypt is Free and Open Source
  8. Lock GnuPG icon

    Lock GnuPG

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    Lock is a graphical front-end for GnuPG (GPG) making use of a beautiful LibAdwaita GUI.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Lock GnuPG screenshot 1
     

  10. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. Kryptor icon

    Kryptor

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    A simple, modern, and secure encryption tool.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Encrypto screenshot 1
     
  13. Lockystar icon

    Lockystar

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    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
     
  14. WinGPG icon

    WinGPG

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    An open-source system tray utility for Windows, giving you quick access to your GnuPG keyring at any time with the ability to encrypt, decrypt and sign files on the fly.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • OpenPGP
    The key creation dialog with calendar for choosing an expiration date, if desired
     
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    FreeOTFE

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    FreeOTFE is a free, open source, "on-the-fly" (OTFE) disk encryption program for PCs running MS Windows and Windows Mobile PDAs (FreeOTFE4PDA).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
    Main window
     
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