GnuPG Alternatives for Windows

GnuPG is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows alternative is GPG4Win, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to GnuPG and many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to GnuPG are OpenPGP, Axcrypt, Enigmail and AES Crypt.

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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. OpenPGP icon

    OpenPGP

     18 likes

    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 .

    6 OpenPGP alternatives

    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
  4. Axcrypt icon

    Axcrypt

     92 likes

    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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    Comments about Axcrypt as an Alternative to GnuPG
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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
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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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  6. Enigmail icon

    Enigmail

     71 likes

    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
     
  7. AES Crypt icon

    AES Crypt

     61 likes

    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.

    86 AES Crypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    • 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

  8. Age

     6 likes

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

    34 Age alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. GoAnywhere OpenPGP Studio icon

    GoAnywhere OpenPGP Studio

     2 likes

    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
     
  12. WinGPG icon

    WinGPG

     6 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Encrypto

     22 likes

    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.

    94 Encrypto alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Encrypto screenshot 1
     
  14. Multron File Guardian icon

    Multron File Guardian

     1 like

    Multron File Guardian - A File Encrypter/Decrypter With Many Encryption Algorithm.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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