FileCryptor Alternatives

FileCryptor is described as 'A simple right-click, you can encrypt files in seconds - without any prior technical knowledge' and is an app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to FileCryptor for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best FileCryptor alternative is VeraCrypt, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FileCryptor are Cryptomator, TrueCrypt, Picocrypt and LUKS.

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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.

    66 VeraCrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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    • VeraCrypt is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to FileCryptor.

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

    • VeraCrypt is Free and Open SourceFileCryptor is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Cryptomator icon

    Cryptomator

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    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.

    73 Cryptomator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    Cryptomator screenshot 1
     

    • Cryptomator is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to FileCryptor.

    • Cryptomator is Freemium and Open SourceFileCryptor is Paid and Proprietary
  4. 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.]

    108 TrueCrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main TrueCrypt Window
     
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    Folder Protect

    Enables locking, hiding, and encryption of files, folders, and drives while preventing unauthorized deletion or modification. Offers password protection for USB and external drives, permanent file shredding, fast folder locking, ...

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  6. 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.

    29 Picocrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Application main window
     
  7. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    LUKS screenshot 1
     
  8. DroidFS icon

    DroidFS

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    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.

    31 DroidFS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  10. 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.

    98 Axcrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Encrypting Files with AxCrypt on Desktop
     
  11. 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.

    85 AES Crypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

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

    • AES Crypt is Paid and ProprietaryFileCryptor is also Paid and Proprietary
  12. AstraCrypt icon

    AstraCrypt

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    AstraCrypt - is a free, powerful and open-source encryption app that has everything you need to keep your data safe and secure.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    AstraCrypt screenshot 1
    AstraCrypt screenshot 2
     
  13. Encrypto icon

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Encrypto screenshot 1
     

  14. Age

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  15. Kryptor icon

    Kryptor

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    A simple, modern, and secure encryption tool.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Kryptor screenshot 1
     
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