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 an app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Challenger for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best Challenger alternative is TrueCrypt, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Challenger are GnuPG, Kleopatra, Windows BitLocker and AES Crypt.

Challenger alternatives are mainly Disk Encryption Tools but may also be Project Management Tools or Task Management Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Challenger.

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Challenger

Free Personal • Proprietary
Disk Encryption Tool

Challenger is a software for the encoding of files, folders and drives. For the installation and for the execution simple...

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TrueCrypt
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Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
101 TrueCrypt alternatives
[TrueCrypt is not exactly "Open Source", but the source is available. See the reviews to get more information.]
- - TrueCrypt is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Challenger.
- - TrueCrypt is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Challenger.
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TrueCrypt Features
1. PortableTrueCrypt can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Security focused
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.
GnuPG
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Linux
PortableApps.com
Xfce
OpenPGP
43 GnuPG alternatives
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.
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GnuPG Features
1. PGP EncryptionGnuPG supports PGP, an encryption system used for sending encrypted emails and files.
Security focused
Encrypted Email
Kleopatra
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Free • Open Source
Linux
Flathub
GnuPG
33 Kleopatra alternatives
Kleopatra is a certificate manager and a universal crypto GUI.
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Kleopatra Features
1. GPG EncryptionKleopatra supports GPG (aka GnuPG) for encryption of things like emails, messages, files, etc.
2. PGP EncryptionKleopatra supports PGP, an encryption system used for sending encrypted emails and files.
Graphical User Interface
Windows BitLocker
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Paid • Proprietary
Disk Encryption Tool
Windows
91 Windows BitLocker alternatives
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.
- - Windows BitLocker is the most popular commercial alternative to Challenger.
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Windows BitLocker Features
1. Windows Explorer ExtensionWindows BitLocker can extend Windows Explorer in various ways, for example add context menu options, etc..
Location Mapping
Data Protection
AES Crypt
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
82 AES Crypt alternatives
AES Crypt is an advanced file encryption utility that integrates with the Windows shell or runs from the Linux command prompt to provide a simple, yet powerful, tool for encrypting files using the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).
- - AES Crypt is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Challenger.
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AES Crypt Features
AES Encryption
Password protection
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Encrypto
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Free • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
84 Encrypto alternatives
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.
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Encrypto Features
1. PDF encryptionEncrypto can encrypt and decrypt PDF documents.
2. LightweightEncrypto consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
128-bit encryption
Axcrypt
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Freemium • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
iPad
90 Axcrypt alternatives
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 Features
1. PortableAxcrypt can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Axcrypt simultaneously.
3. Works OfflineAxcrypt can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
AES Encryption
Multiple languages
Shell integration
Podio
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Freemium • Proprietary
Task Management Tool
Project Management Tool
Online
Android
iPhone
Software as a Service (SaaS)
89 Podio alternatives
Podio is an online work platform. Combining hundreds of specialized and flexible work apps with messaging, tasks, reporting, workflow and contact management, Podio lets you build and shape the online workplace most fitting to your role.
- - Podio is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Challenger.
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Podio Features
1. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Podio simultaneously.
Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
eCryptfs
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Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
Linux
38 eCryptfs alternatives
The enterprise cryptographic filesystem for Linux.
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eCryptfs Features
Password protection
Discontinued
last update 2013https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/tyhicks/ecryptfs.git/log/fs/ecryptfs
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EncFS
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Linux
BSD
77 EncFS alternatives
EncFS provides an encrypted filesystem in user-space. It runs without any special permissions and uses the FUSE library and Linux kernel module to provide the filesystem interface. You can find links to source and binary releases below.
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EncFS Features
iPhone Backup
Warning
The author has agreed that EncFS in its current form is dangerous (to security) for several reasons. Wikipedia has a brief summary: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EncFS#General_Security_ConcernsThe actual audit, which the author participated in, is here: https://defuse.ca/audits/encfs.htm
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S.S.E. File Encryptor
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Freemium • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
53 S.S.E. File Encryptor alternatives
S.S.E. File Encryptor is a cross-platform encrypter/decrypter of files and folders.
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S.S.E. File Encryptor Features
Steganography
Support for Android Things
File Lock PEA
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Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
84 File Lock PEA alternatives
Platform-independent password-based authenticated encryption of files & folders.
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File Lock PEA Features
1. Encrypted BackupFile Lock PEA uses encryption algorithms to keep your files safe as well as prevent unauthorized access.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in File Lock PEA without registration.
3. No TrackingFile Lock PEA will not track you or use your personal data.
4. PortableFile Lock PEA can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
5. Ad-freeFile Lock PEA doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. Privacy focusedFile Lock PEA is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
7. AES-256 EncryptionFile Lock PEA has AES-256 Encryption, i.e. very strong security.
Authenticated encryption
File by file encryption
Password protection