FileWall Alternatives

FileWall is described as 'encryption software based on transparent encryption (real-time encryption). The most distinctive feature of FileWall is "Realtime encryption". Based on this technology, users can more quickly access and modify encrypted files without decryption, unlike' and is an app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to FileWall for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, GnuPG and Android apps. The best FileWall alternative is TrueCrypt, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FileWall are GnuPG, Kleopatra, Windows BitLocker and AES Crypt.

FileWall alternatives are mainly Disk Encryption Tools but may also be Password Managers. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of FileWall.

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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 FileWall.
- - TrueCrypt is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FileWall.
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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
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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 FileWall.
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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 FileWall.
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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
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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CipherShed
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Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
38 CipherShed alternatives
A fork of the now-discontinued TrueCrypt. CipherShed is a program that can be used to create encrypted files or encrypt entire drives (including USB flash drives and external HDDs).
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CipherShed Features
Password protection
AES Encryption
Discontinued
No releases since Sep 6, 2017. See https://www.ciphershed.org/news/
DiskCryptor
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Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
Windows
56 DiskCryptor alternatives
DiskCryptor is a free and open-source utility that offers encryption of all disk partitions, including the system partition. Originally conceived as a replacement for DriveCrypt Plus Pack and PGP Whole Disk Encryption (WDE), the project aims to create the best product in its...
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Unicode Crypter
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
79 Unicode Crypter alternatives
Unicode Crypter is a portable tool that encrypts and decrypts any Unicode character from 1 to 1114111!
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Unicode Crypter Features
1. Privacy focusedUnicode Crypter is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
Support for Unicode
Encrypted Notes
LibreCrypt
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Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
Windows
85 LibreCrypt alternatives
LibreCrypt (formerly DoxBox) is an open-source disk encryption for Windows and the successor of FreeOTFE
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Discontinued
Last release Nov 24, 2015https://github.com/t-d-k/LibreCrypt/releases
encfs4win
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Free • Open Source
Windows
33 encfs4win alternatives
This is an experimental project of porting EncFS to the Windows world.
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encfs4win Features
Mounting drives