Open Source GPG4Win Alternatives

The best open source alternative to GPG4Win is GnuPG. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to GPG4Win and 15 is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to GPG4Win are Kleopatra, GPGTools, gpg4usb and Lock GnuPG.

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  1. GnuPG icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
    • OpenPGP
     
  2. GPGTools icon
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    Use GPG Suite to encrypt, decrypt, sign and verify files or messages. Manage your GPG Keychain with a few simple clicks and experience the full power of GPG easier than ever before.

    14 GPGTools alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Apple Mail
    • GPG Suite
     
  3. gpg4usb icon
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    gpg4usb is an easy to use, small portable editor with the possibility to encrypt and decrypt any text-message or -file you want. For encryption it acts as a GnuPG -frontend. Its intend is to be used from an usb-stick, running on Windows(TM) and.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GnuPG
     
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    Extremely easy to use and doesn't crash like GPA

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • gpg4usb is Free and Open SourceGPG4Win is also Free and Open Source
  4. Lock GnuPG icon
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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 (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  5. PGP Tool icon
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    PGP for Windows, MacOS and linux. Desktop application to encrypt and decrypt PGP files. It's free and easy to use. OpenPGP compatible.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. WinGPG icon
     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
     
  7. A free, open-source, robust yet user-friendly, compact and cross-platform tool for OpenPGP encryption. It stands out as an exceptional GUI frontend for the modern GnuPG (gpg).

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
     
  8. Autocrypt icon
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    Autocrypt is a set of guidelines for developers to achieve convenient end-to-end-encryption of e-mails. It specifies how e-mail programs negotiate encryption capabilities using regular e-mails.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • OpenPGP
     
  9. Xecrets Ez is an easy to use personal desktop application available for Windows, Mac and Linux. It is 100% compatible with AxCrypt, but is less complex without the bells and whistles.

    75 Xecrets Ez alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. GNUPGK icon
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    A GnuPG Frontend GUI made in C#. It is compatible with PGP as well so it can be a very useful tool for encryption/decryption. It also incorporates a shell extension so it can be easy to right click and decrypt or decrypt.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • OpenPGP
     
  11. OneTime icon
     2 likes

    OneTime is an open source encryption program that uses the one-time pad algorithm to allow two parties to communicate privately. It has features to assist with the bureaucracy of pad management, and comes with built-in help. OneTime requires Python 2.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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