Free Axcrypt AlternativesTop File Encryption Software and other similar apps like Axcrypt

The best free alternative to Axcrypt is Cryptomator, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Axcrypt and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Axcrypt are File Lock PEA, GnuPG, DroidFS and Encrypto.

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

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Axcrypt alternatives page was last updated Jun 29, 2024
  1. Cryptomator icon
     303 likes

    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.

    58 Cryptomator alternatives
    Cryptomator screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey

    Properties

    1.  User friendly
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Client side encryption
    2.  Encrypted Backup
    3.  File by file encryption
    4.  Encrypted sync
    5.  Multi Platform
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Virtual Disk
    8.  Portable
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  End-to-End Encryption
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  WebDAV Support
    Cryptomator iconAxcrypt Icon

    Cryptomator VS Axcrypt

    Is Cryptomator a good alternative to Axcrypt?
     
    • Cryptomator is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Axcrypt.

    • Cryptomator is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Axcrypt.

    • Cryptomator is Freemium and Open SourceAxcrypt is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Cryptomator is Privacy focusedAxcrypt is not according to our users
  2. File Lock PEA icon
     13 likes

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

    88 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 iconAxcrypt Icon

    File Lock PEA VS Axcrypt

    Is File Lock PEA a good alternative to Axcrypt?
     
    Comments about File Lock PEA as an Alternative to Axcrypt
     
    Guest

    has always been open source

    Positive commentDec 29, 2022
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    • Almost everyone thinks File Lock PEA is a great Axcrypt alternative.

    • File Lock PEA is Free and Open SourceAxcrypt is Freemium and Proprietary
    • File Lock PEA is Privacy focusedAxcrypt is not according to our users
  3. 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 iconAxcrypt Icon

    GnuPG VS Axcrypt

    Is GnuPG a good alternative to Axcrypt?
     
  4. DroidFS icon
     21 likes

    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.

    25 DroidFS alternatives
    DroidFS screenshot 1
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Built-in viewer
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Client side encryption
    8.  Android Security
    DroidFS iconAxcrypt Icon

    DroidFS VS Axcrypt

    Is DroidFS a good alternative to Axcrypt?
     
  5. 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 iconAxcrypt Icon

    Encrypto VS Axcrypt

    Is Encrypto a good alternative to Axcrypt?
     
    Comments about Encrypto as an Alternative to Axcrypt
     
    Mosrod

    Free, cross-platform, encrypts files quickly, and has a clean UI.

    Positive commentOct 24, 2017
    0
    Guest

    It supports Mac OS Sierra, has a brilliant interface user and can encrypt any files!

    Positive commentFeb 18, 2017
    0
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    Encrypto icon
    • Most users think Encrypto is a great Axcrypt alternative.

    • Encrypto is Free and ProprietaryAxcrypt is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Encrypto is LightweightAxcrypt is not according to our users
  6. Kryptor icon
     9 likes

    A simple, modern, and secure encryption tool.

    37 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 iconAxcrypt Icon

    Kryptor VS Axcrypt

    Is Kryptor a good alternative to Axcrypt?
     
  7. 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 iconAxcrypt Icon

    SiriKali VS Axcrypt

    Is SiriKali a good alternative to Axcrypt?
     
  8.  4 likes

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

    29 Age alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Age Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Zero configuration
    Axcrypt Icon

    Age VS Axcrypt

    Is Age a good alternative to Axcrypt?
     
  9. Hat.sh icon
     9 likes

    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 .

    48 Hat.sh alternatives
    Hat.sh screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online

    Hat.sh Features

    1.  Serverless
    Hat.sh iconAxcrypt Icon

    Hat.sh VS Axcrypt

    Is Hat.sh a good alternative to Axcrypt?
     
    • Hat.sh is the most popular Web-based alternative to Axcrypt.

    • Hat.sh is Free and Open SourceAxcrypt is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Safe Space icon
     2 likes

    Safe space is an app that creates a separate place on your android device to store valuable files. This storage location is not visible to other apps and is encrypted by the system by default.

    47 Safe Space alternatives
    Safe Space screenshot 1
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    Safe Space screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Data Protection
    Safe Space iconAxcrypt Icon

    Safe Space VS Axcrypt

    Is Safe Space a good alternative to Axcrypt?
     
  11. PGP Tool icon
     7 likes

    PGP for Windows, MacOS and linux. Desktop application to encrypt and decrypt PGP files. It's free and easy to use. OpenPGP compatible.

    17 PGP Tool alternatives
    PGP Tool screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    PGP Tool Features

    1.  OpenPGP
    2.  PGP Encryption
    PGP Tool iconAxcrypt Icon

    PGP Tool VS Axcrypt

    Is PGP Tool a good alternative to Axcrypt?
     
  12. GoAnywhere OpenPGP Studio icon
     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...

    15 GoAnywhere OpenPGP Studio alternatives
    Encrypt

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • OpenPGP

    GoAnywhere OpenPGP Studio Features

    1.  OpenPGP
    2.  Password protection
    GoAnywhere OpenPGP Studio iconAxcrypt Icon

    GoAnywhere OpenPGP Studio VS Axcrypt

    Is this a good alternative to Axcrypt?
     
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