GPG4Win Alternatives for Mac

GPG4Win is not available for Mac but there are some alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is GnuPG, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to GPG4Win and eight of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to GPG4Win are GPGTools, PGP Tool, GpgFrontend and Xecrets Ez.

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Gpg4win enables users to securely transport emails and files with the help of encryption and digital signatures. Encryption...

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GPG4Win alternatives page was last updated Mar 9, 2025
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  1. GnuPG icon

    GnuPG

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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.

    41 GnuPG alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
    • OpenPGP
    GnuPG Shell running GnuPG on Windows

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  PGP Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Email
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  AES-256 Encryption

    GnuPG VS GPG4Win

     

    • Almost everyone thinks GnuPG is a great GPG4Win alternative.

    • GnuPG is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to GPG4Win.

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

    • GnuPG is Free and Open SourceGPG4Win is also Free and Open Source
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    GPGTools

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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

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Apple Mail
    • GPG Suite
    GPGTools screenshot 1

    GPGTools Features

    1.  GPG Encryption
    2.  Places tracking
    3.  Place websites on desktop

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  4. PGP Tool icon

    PGP Tool

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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.

    17 PGP Tool alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    PGP Tool screenshot 1

    PGP Tool Features

    1.  OpenPGP
    2.  PGP Encryption

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  5. GpgFrontend icon

    GpgFrontend

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    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).

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    KeyPair Management

    GpgFrontend Features

    1.  OpenPGP

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  6. Xecrets Ez icon

    Xecrets Ez

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    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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main window, can also be minimized to tray.

    Xecrets Ez Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Encrypted Backup

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    OneTime

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    OneTime Features

    1.  Command line interface

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  9. Minisign

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    A dead simple tool to sign files and verify digital signatures.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Minisign Features

    1.  GPG Encryption
    2.  PGP Encryption

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    The Update Framework

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    The Update Framework (TUF) helps developers maintain the security of software update systems, providing protection even against attackers that compromise the repository or signing keys. TUF provides a flexible framework and specification that developers can adopt into any...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    The Update Framework VS GPG4Win

     
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