Folder Guard Alternatives

Folder Guard is described as 'Is powerful security software for Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000. You can use it to protect folders with passwords, hide files and folders from other users, restrict access to Control Panel, and more' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to Folder Guard for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Mac, Android Tablet and iPad apps. The best Folder Guard alternative is Finderlock, which is free. Other great apps like Folder Guard are Secure Folder, Wise Folder Hider, Folder Lock and FileCryptor.

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  1. Finderlock icon

    Finderlock

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    Finderlock is a macOS utility that lets you lock files and folders directly in Finder using AES-256 encryption. Authentication is handled with Touch ID or a master password, and all encryption happens locally on your Mac—nothing is uploaded.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Finderlock is the most popular Mac alternative to Folder Guard.

    • Finderlock is the most popular free alternative to Folder Guard.

    • Finderlock is Freemium and ProprietaryFolder Guard is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Secure Folder icon

    Secure Folder

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    Samsung Secure Folder lets you put to use the power of defence-grade Samsung Knox security platform to protect your files with a private, encrypted space on your phone. Apps and data moved to Secure Folder are sandboxed separately on the device and gain an additional layer of...

    54 Secure Folder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    • Secure Folder is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Folder Guard.

    • Secure Folder is Free and ProprietaryFolder Guard is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Wise Folder Hider icon

    Wise Folder Hider

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    Hide, encrypt, or lock your personal files, photos, videos, and other important private data on Windows PCs and laptops. Protects your information from unauthorized access, including reading, writing, renaming, and deletion.

    29 Wise Folder Hider alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Wise Folder Hider is the most popular Windows alternative to Folder Guard.

    • Wise Folder Hider is Freemium and ProprietaryFolder Guard is Paid and Proprietary
    • Wise Folder Hider is LightweightFolder Guard is not according to our users
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  6. Folder Lock icon

    Folder Lock

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    Delivers AES 256-bit encryption, instant password-protected file and folder locking, file hiding, shredding, online backup, USB drive security, audit trail, and stealth mode features, supporting documents, videos, images, and wallet details across drives.

    48 Folder Lock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Folder Lock is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Folder Guard.

    • Folder Lock is the most popular commercial alternative to Folder Guard.

    • Folder Lock is Paid and ProprietaryFolder Guard is also Paid and Proprietary
  7. FileCryptor icon

    FileCryptor

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    A simple right-click, you can encrypt files in seconds - without any prior technical knowledge.

    32 FileCryptor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. BulkFolderLocker icon

    BulkFolderLocker

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    Lightweight Windows software enabling batch locking and unlocking of multiple local folders to prevent unauthorized access, reading, or deletion; folders become inaccessible from File Explorer, command line, or network shares, ensuring privacy and security for user data.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Folder Protect icon

    Folder Protect

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    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, and encrypted file backup and sync for sensitive data.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. SecretFolder icon

    SecretFolder

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    SecretFolder is folder hider for home and office.

    FEATURES

    • Completely 100% FREE Software
    • Free to use at both home and in the office
    • Support for 64-bit Windows.
    • Immediate data protection (protect and unprotect commands are execited in no time).
    • NTFS, FAT32, exFAT and F.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    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.

    48 Safe Space alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    • Safe Space is the most popular Open Source alternative to Folder Guard.

    • Safe Space is Free and Open SourceFolder Guard is Paid and Proprietary
    • Safe Space is Privacy focusedFolder Guard is not according to our users
  14. Asmodat Folder Locker icon

    Asmodat Folder Locker

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    Fast and simple encryption / folder locking tool.

    Features:

    • Setting password to folders & files.
    • Encrypting files & folders.
    • Encrypting files & folders names.
    • Automatic closing of files and folders locking processes.
    • Fast and multi-threaded operation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  15. My Lockbox icon

    My Lockbox

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    My Lockbox is a security software enabling you to password protect any folder on your computer.

    59 My Lockbox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
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