Axcrypt AlternativesTop File Encryption Software and other similar apps like Axcrypt

Axcrypt is described as 'Provides strong file encryption with AES-256 for premium users and AES-128 in free version, secure file sharing, password management, and cloud integration' and is a popular file encryption software in the security & privacy category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Axcrypt for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best Axcrypt alternative is Cryptomator, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Axcrypt are GnuPG, Picocrypt, File Lock PEA and DroidFS.

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  1. Cryptomator icon
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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.

    77 Cryptomator alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • AppImage
     
  2. GnuPG icon
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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.

    45 GnuPG alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
    • OpenPGP
     
  3. Picocrypt icon
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    Picocrypt is a very small (hence Pico), very simple, yet very secure encryption tool that you can use to protect your files. It's designed to be the go-to tool for encryption, with a focus on security, simplicity, and reliability.

    32 Picocrypt alternatives

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. File Lock PEA icon
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    Platform-independent password-based authenticated encryption of files & folders.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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  5. DroidFS icon
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    DroidFS is an alternative way to use encrypted overlay filesystems on Android that uses its own internal file explorer instead of mounting virtual volumes. It currently only works with gocryptfs but support for CryFS could be added in the future.

    33 DroidFS alternatives

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  6. AES Crypt icon
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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.

    87 AES Crypt alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7. 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.

    95 Windows BitLocker alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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  8. AstraCrypt icon
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    AstraCrypt - is a free, powerful and open-source encryption app that has everything you need to keep your data safe and secure.

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
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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.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. Encrypto icon
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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.

    97 Encrypto alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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  11. Picocrypt NG icon
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    Picocrypt NG (new generation) is a very small (hence Pico), very simple, yet very secure encryption tool that you can use to protect your files. It's designed to be the go-to tool for file encryption, with a focus on security, simplicity, and reliability.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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