Challenger Alternatives

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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Challenger alternatives page was last updated Jun 29, 2024
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  1. 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.]

    106 TrueCrypt alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main TrueCrypt Window
    Discontinued

    The development of TrueCrypt was ended in 5/2014 after Microsoft terminated support of Windows XP. Windows 8/7/Vista and later offer integrated support for encrypted disks and virtual disk images. Such integrated support is also available on other platforms. You should migrate any data encrypted by TrueCrypt to encrypted disks or virtual disk images supported on your platform.

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Portable

    TrueCrypt VS Challenger

     

    • 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
  2. 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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
    • OpenPGP
    GnuPG Shell running GnuPG on Windows

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  PGP Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Email
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  AES-256 Encryption

    GnuPG VS Challenger

     

    • GnuPG is the most popular Open Source alternative to Challenger.

    • GnuPG is Free and Open SourceChallenger is Free Personal and Proprietary
  4. Kleopatra icon

    Kleopatra

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    Kleopatra is a certificate manager and a universal crypto GUI.

    35 Kleopatra alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • GnuPG
    Kleopatra screenshot 1

    Kleopatra Features

    1.  GPG Encryption
    2.  PGP Encryption
    3.  Graphical User Interface

    Kleopatra VS Challenger

     
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  6. Axcrypt icon

    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, using the AES-256 encryption algorithm (and AES-128 for the free version).

    93 Axcrypt alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Axcrypt screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  Portable
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  AES Encryption
    6.  Multiple languages
    7.  Shell integration

    Axcrypt VS Challenger

     

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

    • Axcrypt is Freemium and Open SourceChallenger is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Axcrypt is LightweightChallenger 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.

    81 AES Crypt alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    AES Crypt Features

    1.  AES Encryption
    2.  Dims background windows
    3.  Encrypt Folder
    4.  Password protection

    AES Crypt VS Challenger

     

    • 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
  8. Windows BitLocker icon

    Windows BitLocker

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    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.

    91 Windows BitLocker alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Windows BitLocker screenshot 1

    Windows BitLocker Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    2.  Location Mapping
    3.  Data Protection

    Windows BitLocker VS Challenger

     
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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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Encrypto screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  PDF encryption
    2.  128-bit encryption

    Encrypto VS Challenger

     
  11. File Lock PEA icon

    File Lock PEA

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    File Lock PEA screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Authenticated encryption
    2.  File by file encryption
    3.  Encrypted Backup
    4.  AES-256 Encryption
    5.  Portable
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No registration required
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Password protection
    10.  Encrypt Folder

    File Lock PEA VS Challenger

     
  12. GoAnywhere OpenPGP Studio icon

    GoAnywhere OpenPGP Studio

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    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...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • OpenPGP
    Encrypt

    GoAnywhere OpenPGP Studio Features

    1.  OpenPGP
    2.  Password protection

    GoAnywhere OpenPGP Studio VS Challenger

     
  13. PGP Tool icon

    PGP Tool

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    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    PGP Tool screenshot 1

    PGP Tool Features

    1.  OpenPGP
    2.  PGP Encryption

    PGP Tool VS Challenger

     
  14. Safe Space icon

    Safe Space

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Safe Space screenshot 1
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    Safe Space screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Data Protection

    Safe Space VS Challenger

     
  15. Folder Lock icon

    Folder Lock

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    Folder Lock Advanced locks your personal photos, videos, audio files, memos, documents and wallet cards detail with unbreakable password-protection.

    47 Folder Lock alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Folder Lock screenshot 1

    Folder Lock Features

    1.  AES Encryption
    2.  Encrypt Folder

    Folder Lock VS Challenger

     
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