GnuPG AlternativesFile Encryption Software and other similar apps like GnuPG

GnuPG is described as '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' and is a very popular file encryption software in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to GnuPG for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best GnuPG alternative is GPG4Win, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GnuPG are Kleopatra, OpenPGP, Axcrypt and OpenKeychain.

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  1. GPG4Win icon

    GPG4Win

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    Gpg4win enables users to securely transport emails and files with the help of encryption and digital signatures. Encryption protects the contents against an unwanted party reading it. Digital signatures make sure that it was not modified and comes from a specific sender.

    24 GPG4Win alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Microsoft Office Outlook
    • S/MIME
    • GnuPG
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    • Most users think GPG4Win is a great GnuPG alternative.

    • GPG4Win is the most popular Windows alternative to GnuPG.

    • GPG4Win is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to GnuPG.

    • GPG4Win is Free and Open SourceGnuPG is also Free and Open Source
  2. Kleopatra icon

    Kleopatra

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    Kleopatra is a certificate manager and a universal crypto GUI.

    34 Kleopatra alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • GnuPG
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    • Kleopatra is the most popular Linux alternative to GnuPG.

    • Kleopatra is Free and Open SourceGnuPG is also Free and Open Source
  4. OpenPGP icon

    OpenPGP

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    OpenPGP is the most widely used email encryption standard. It is defined by the OpenPGP Working Group of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) as a Proposed Standard in RFC 4880. OpenPGP was originally derived from the .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
     

    • OpenPGP is the most popular Web-based, Android, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android Tablet & Self-Hosted alternative to GnuPG.

    • OpenPGP is Free and Open SourceGnuPG is also Free and Open Source
    • OpenPGP is Privacy focusedGnuPG is not according to our users
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    Axcrypt

    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 s...

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    Axcrypt

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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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    As far as I see, Axcrypt is a file encryptor. But GnuPG (and PGP generally) is targeted mostly for email body encryption and signing: not only files and not only encryption. Also, Axcrypt is for Windows only.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Axcrypt is a great GnuPG alternative, some don't.

    • Axcrypt is Freemium and ProprietaryGnuPG is Free and Open Source
    • Axcrypt is LightweightGnuPG is not according to our users
  7. OpenKeychain icon

    OpenKeychain

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    OpenKeychain helps you communicate more privately and securely. It uses high-quality modern encryption to ensure that your messages can be read only by the people you send them to, others can send you messages that only you can read, and these messages can be digitally signed so...

    8 OpenKeychain alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • K-9 Mail
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    Enigmail

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    Enigmail is a security extension to Mozilla Thunderbird and SeaMonkey. It enables you to write and receive email messages signed and/or encrypted with the .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GnuPG
    • Thunderbird
    • SeaMonkey
    Thunderbird window with Decrypt button
     
  10. 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
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    • Some users think AES Crypt is a great GnuPG alternative, some don't.

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

    • AES Crypt is Paid and ProprietaryGnuPG is Free and Open Source

  11. 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.

    33 Age alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  12. Lock GnuPG icon

    Lock GnuPG

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    Lock is a graphical front-end for GnuPG (GPG) making use of a beautiful LibAdwaita GUI.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  14. GoAnywhere OpenPGP Studio icon

    GoAnywhere OpenPGP Studio

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    GoAnywhere OpenPGP Studio™ is a free desktop tool that makes it easy to protect sensitive files using the popular OpenPGP encryption standard. Documents can be encrypted, decrypted, signed and verified from your PC or workstation using this...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • OpenPGP
    Encrypt
     
  15. WinGPG icon

    WinGPG

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    An open-source system tray utility for Windows, giving you quick access to your GnuPG keyring at any time with the ability to encrypt, decrypt and sign files on the fly.

    20 WinGPG alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • OpenPGP
    The key creation dialog with calendar for choosing an expiration date, if desired
     
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