CipherShed AlternativesDisk Encryption Tools and other similar apps like CipherShed

CipherShed is described as 'Program that can be used to create encrypted files or encrypt entire drives (including USB flash drives and external HDDs)' and is a Disk Encryption tool in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to CipherShed for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best CipherShed alternative is VeraCrypt, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like CipherShed are Picocrypt, LUKS, Tella and ZenCrypt.

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CipherShed alternatives page was last updated Jul 10, 2023
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  1. VeraCrypt icon

    VeraCrypt

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    Ensure your data's security by encrypting entire partitions, storage devices, or system drives with VeraCrypt. Benefit from transparent and automatic real-time encryption, hardware acceleration on modern processors, and robust security algorithms that are resistant to brute-force attacks.

    59 VeraCrypt alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted storage container
    2.  Local file encryption
    3.  Portable
    4.  AES Encryption
    5.  Multiplatform
    6.  AES-256 Encryption

    VeraCrypt VS CipherShed

     

    • Almost everyone thinks VeraCrypt is a great CipherShed alternative.

    • VeraCrypt is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to CipherShed.

    • VeraCrypt is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to CipherShed.

    • VeraCrypt is Free and Open SourceCipherShed is also Free and Open Source
    • VeraCrypt is Privacy focusedCipherShed is not according to our users
  2. Picocrypt icon

    Picocrypt

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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.

    23 Picocrypt alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Application main window

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  File by file encryption
    3.  Multi Platform

    Picocrypt VS CipherShed

     
  4. LUKS icon

    LUKS

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    LUKS is the standard for Linux hard disk encryption. By providing a standard on-disk-format, it does not only facilitate compatibility among distributions, but also provides secure management of multiple user passwords.

    45 LUKS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    LUKS screenshot 1

    LUKS VS CipherShed

     
  5. Tella icon

    Tella

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    Tella is a mobile app designed to protect human rights defenders, advocates, and journalists by encrypting and hiding their sensitive data and safely uploading it to their organization's server.

    46 Tella alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Tella screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Data Protection
    3.  Data Vault

    Tella VS CipherShed

     

    • Tella is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to CipherShed.

    • Tella is Free and Open SourceCipherShed is also Free and Open Source
    • Tella is Privacy focusedCipherShed is not according to our users
  6. ZenCrypt icon

    ZenCrypt

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    Welcome to ZenCrypt. With this app, you can safely encrypt files, using a secure and efficient library.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    ZenCrypt screenshot 1
    ZenCrypt screenshot 2
    ZenCrypt screenshot 3

    ZenCrypt Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  Protected by Password
    3.  AES Encryption

    ZenCrypt VS CipherShed

     

    • ZenCrypt is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to CipherShed.

    • ZenCrypt is Freemium and Open SourceCipherShed is Free and Open Source
  7. Boxcryptor icon

    Boxcryptor

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    Boxcryptor is an easy-to-use encryption software optimized for the cloud. It allows the secure use of cloud storage services without sacrificing comfort.

    57 Boxcryptor alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    Boxcryptor screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Boxcryptor has been acquired by Dropbox on November 29, 2022, and is no longer accepting new users. https://www.boxcryptor.com/en/blog/post/boxcryptor-and-dropbox-user-info/

    Boxcryptor Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  WebDAV Support
    4.  Encrypt Folder
    5.  AES Encryption

    Boxcryptor VS CipherShed

     

    • Boxcryptor is the most popular iPad alternative to CipherShed.

    • Boxcryptor is Freemium and ProprietaryCipherShed is Free and Open Source
  9. 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

    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 CipherShed

     
  10. EDS (Encrypted Data Store) icon

    EDS (Encrypted Data Store)

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    With EDS (Encrypted Data Store) you can store your files in the encrypted container to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    EDS (Encrypted Data Store) screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Compatible with TrueCrypt

    EDS (Encrypted Data Store) VS CipherShed

     
  11. EncFS icon

    EncFS

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    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.

    78 EncFS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    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

    EncFS Features

    1.  iPhone Backup
    2.  Encrypt Folder

    EncFS VS CipherShed

     
  12. S.S.E. File Encryptor icon

    S.S.E. File Encryptor

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    S.S.E. File Encryptor is a cross-platform encrypter/decrypter of files and folders.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    S.S.E. File Encryptor screenshot 1

    S.S.E. File Encryptor Features

    1.  Steganography
    2.  Support for Android Things

    S.S.E. File Encryptor VS CipherShed

     
  13. FreeOTFE icon

    FreeOTFE

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    FreeOTFE is a free, open source, "on-the-fly" (OTFE) disk encryption program for PCs running MS Windows and Windows Mobile PDAs (FreeOTFE4PDA).

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
    Main window
    Discontinued

    Discontinued per Wikipedia page (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FreeOTFE)

    FreeOTFE Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Virtual Disk
    3.  AES Encryption

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  14. AESCrypt for Android (AndroidCrypt) icon

    AESCrypt for Android (AndroidCrypt)

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    Used for encrypting and decrypting files with 256 bit AES algorithm.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    AESCrypt for Android (AndroidCrypt) screenshot 1
    AESCrypt for Android (AndroidCrypt) screenshot 2
    AESCrypt for Android (AndroidCrypt) screenshot 3
    Discontinued

    The latest version (1.7) is from September 2018.

    AESCrypt for Android (AndroidCrypt) Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  AES Encryption
    3.  Protected by Password

    AESCrypt for Android (AndroidCrypt) VS CipherShed

     
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