Hide Folders Alternatives

Hide Folders is described as 'If you are interested in protecting your documents and folders, Hide Folders is just what you are searching for. With a click you will conceal files and folders with all their contents. The program is simple and natural to use because it works just as you are used to do things' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to Hide Folders for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Hide Folders alternative is AES Crypt. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Axcrypt or File Lock PEA. Other great apps like Hide Folders are Windows BitLocker, Safe Space, Folder Lock and Wise Folder Hider.

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Hide Folders alternatives page was last updated Jun 29, 2024
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  1. AES Crypt icon
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    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.

    81 AES Crypt alternatives
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    AES Crypt Features

    1.  AES Encryption
    2.  Dims background windows
    3.  Encrypt Folder
    4.  Password protection
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    • AES Crypt is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Hide Folders.

    • AES Crypt is the most popular commercial alternative to Hide Folders.

    • AES Crypt is Paid and ProprietaryHide Folders is Free and Proprietary
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    Axcrypt

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    AxCrypt is a simple file encryption software for Windows. It integrates seamlessly with your workflow to encrypt, decrypt, store, send and work with files.

    88 Axcrypt alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Axcrypt Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  AES Encryption
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  Shell integration
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    • Axcrypt is the most popular free alternative to Hide Folders.

    • Axcrypt is Freemium and ProprietaryHide Folders is Free and Proprietary
  4. Windows BitLocker icon
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    Windows BitLocker

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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.

    91 Windows BitLocker alternatives
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    • Windows

    Windows BitLocker Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    2.  Location Mapping
    3.  Data Protection
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    Gilisoft File Lock Pro

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  6. File Lock PEA icon
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    File Lock PEA

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    Platform-independent password-based authenticated encryption of files & folders.

    88 File Lock PEA alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Authenticated encryption
    2.  File by file encryption
    3.  Encrypted Backup
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Portable
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  AES-256 Encryption
    9.  Encrypt Folder
    10.  Password protection
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    • File Lock PEA is the most popular Open Source alternative to Hide Folders.

    • File Lock PEA is Free and Open SourceHide Folders is Free and Proprietary
    • File Lock PEA is Privacy focusedHide Folders is not according to our users
  7. Safe Space icon
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    Safe Space

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    Safe space is an app that creates a separate place on your android device to store valuable files. This storage location is not visible to other apps and is encrypted by the system by default.

    47 Safe Space alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Data Protection
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  8. Folder Lock icon
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    Folder Lock

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    Folder Lock Advanced locks your personal photos, videos, audio files, memos, documents and wallet cards detail with unbreakable password-protection.

    47 Folder Lock alternatives
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    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Folder Lock Features

    1.  AES Encryption
    2.  Encrypt Folder
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  10. Wise Folder Hider icon
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    Wise Folder Hider

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    Wise Folder Hider is a free file/folder hiding tool. You can use it to hide files and folders on local partitions or removable devices.The data can't be accessed by other programs or on other operating systems such as DOS.

    29 Wise Folder Hider alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Wise Folder Hider Features

    Wise Folder Hider iconHide Folders Icon

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  11. Secure Folder icon
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    Secure Folder

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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...

    53 Secure Folder alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Secure Folder Features

    1.  Encrypt Folder
    2.  Integrated Web Browser
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  12. Asmodat Folder Locker icon
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    Asmodat Folder Locker

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    Fast and simple encryption / folder locking tool.

    Features:

    • Setting password to folders & files.
    • Encrypting files & folders.
    • Encrypting files & folders names.
    • Automatic closing of files and folders locking processes.
    • Fast and multi-threaded operation.
    49 Asmodat Folder Locker alternatives
    Asmodat Folder Locker screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Asmodat Folder Locker Features

    1.  Password protection
    2.  Support for Multiple threads
    3.  Encrypt Folder
    Discontinued

    The latest update is from 2017.

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  13. My Lockbox icon
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    My Lockbox

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    My Lockbox is a security software enabling you to password protect any folder on your computer.

    57 My Lockbox alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    My Lockbox Features

    1.  Password protection
    Bundleware

    The default installer contains OpenCandy, but a version without it is available for download. Be careful during the installation: https://alternativeto.net/discussions/applications/11718/be-careful-in-the-installation/

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  14. WinMend Folder Hidden icon
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    WinMend Folder Hidden

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    WinMend Folder Hidden is a free file/folder hiding tool. While ensuring the absolute system safety, this application can quickly hide files and folders on local partitions and/or on removable devices. The hidden files/folders will be safely hidden whether the drive is accessed...

    8 WinMend Folder Hidden alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    WinMend Folder Hidden Features

    1.  Multiple languages
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  15. Challenger icon
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    Challenger

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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.

    74 Challenger alternatives
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    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Challenger Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Encrypt Folder
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