Challenger AlternativesDisk Encryption Tools and other similar apps like Challenger

Challenger is described as 'Software for the encoding of files, folders and drives. For the installation and for the execution simple user rights suffice. Thereby the program is mobil usable on an USB flash drive too' and is a Disk Encryption tool in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Challenger for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Challenger alternative is TrueCrypt, which is free. Other great apps like Challenger are GnuPG, Kleopatra, Axcrypt and AES Crypt.

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

    109 TrueCrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • TrueCrypt is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Challenger.

    • TrueCrypt is the most popular free alternative to Challenger.

    • TrueCrypt is Free and ProprietaryChallenger is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • TrueCrypt is Security-focusedChallenger is not according to our users
  2. GnuPG icon
     153 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.

    41 GnuPG alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
    • OpenPGP
     
    • GnuPG is the most popular Open Source alternative to Challenger.

    • GnuPG is Free and Open SourceChallenger is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • GnuPG is Security-focusedChallenger is not according to our users
  3. Axcrypt icon
     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.

    98 Axcrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • Axcrypt is the most popular Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Challenger.

    • Axcrypt is Freemium and ProprietaryChallenger is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Axcrypt is LightweightChallenger is not according to our users
  4. AES Crypt icon
     61 likes

    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.

    86 AES Crypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
    • AES Crypt is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Challenger.

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

    • AES Crypt is Paid and ProprietaryChallenger is Free Personal and Proprietary
  5. Multron File Guardian - A File Encrypter/Decrypter With Many Encryption Algorithm.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. 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

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. FileCryptor icon
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    A simple right-click, you can encrypt files in seconds - without any prior technical knowledge.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. 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.

    94 Encrypto alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  9. Secure Folder icon
     6 likes

    Samsung Secure Folder lets you put to use the power of defence-grade Samsung Knox security platform to protect your files with a private, encrypted space on your phone. Apps and data moved to Secure Folder are sandboxed separately on the device and gain an additional layer of...

    55 Secure Folder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  10. FreeOTFE icon
     15 likes

    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
     
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