Folder Lock Alternatives

Folder Lock is described as 'Secures files, folders, and drives with AES 256-bit encryption, instant locking, password protection, shredding, online backup, and stealth mode' and is an app in the file management category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Folder Lock for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Folder Lock alternative is Axcrypt, which is free. Other great apps like Folder Lock are AES Crypt, Windows BitLocker, Secure Folder and Finderlock.

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  1. Axcrypt icon
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    Offers robust file encryption with AES-256 for premium and AES-128 for free users, integrated password manager, intuitive interface, support for cloud storage, multilingual options, offline security, group management tools, and secure file deletion features.

    98 Axcrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    • Most users think Axcrypt is a great Folder Lock alternative.

    • Axcrypt is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Folder Lock.

    • Axcrypt is the most popular free alternative to Folder Lock.

    • Axcrypt is Freemium and ProprietaryFolder Lock is Paid and Proprietary
    • Axcrypt is LightweightFolder Lock is not according to our users
  2. AES Crypt icon
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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
     
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    • Most users think AES Crypt is a great Folder Lock alternative.

    • AES Crypt is the most popular Linux & Android Tablet alternative to Folder Lock.

    • AES Crypt is the most popular commercial alternative to Folder Lock.

    • AES Crypt is Paid and ProprietaryFolder Lock is also Paid and Proprietary
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    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.

    95 Windows BitLocker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Secure Folder icon
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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
     
  5. Finderlock icon
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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
     
  6. File Lock PEA icon
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    Platform-independent password-based authenticated encryption of files & folders.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
    • File Lock PEA is the most popular Open Source alternative to Folder Lock.

    • File Lock PEA is Free and Open SourceFolder Lock is Paid and Proprietary
    • File Lock PEA is Lightweight and Privacy focusedFolder Lock is not according to our users
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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
     
  8. FileCryptor icon
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    A simple right-click, you can encrypt files in seconds - without any prior technical knowledge.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Challenger icon
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    Challenger is a 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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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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    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.

    20 Folder Protect alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. SecretFolder icon
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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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