OpenPGP AlternativesPrivacy Tools and other similar apps like OpenPGP

OpenPGP is described as '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 ' and is a Privacy Tool in the security & privacy category. There are six alternatives to OpenPGP for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Linux, Windows, iPhone and iPad apps. The best OpenPGP alternative is GnuPG, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OpenPGP are iPGMail, S/MIME, Skizzle Email and Minisign.

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OpenPGP alternatives are mainly File Encryption Software but may also be Privacy Tools. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of 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 .

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OpenPGP alternatives page was last updated Jun 21, 2024
  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.

    42 GnuPG alternatives
    GnuPG Shell running GnuPG on Windows

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
    • OpenPGP

    GnuPG Features

    1.  PGP Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Email
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    GnuPG VS OpenPGP

    Is GnuPG a good alternative to OpenPGP?
     
    • GnuPG is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to OpenPGP.

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

    • GnuPG is Free and Open SourceOpenPGP is also Free and Open Source
  2. iPGMail icon
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    With governments and corporations increasingly infringing upon our privacy, we must take steps to protect our private communications and files. With OpenPGP encryption, you can secure your messages and files to ensure that only the intended recipients are able to read them.

    3 iPGMail alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    iPGMail Features

    1.  GPG Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Email
    iPGMail iconOpenPGP Icon

    iPGMail VS OpenPGP

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    • iPGMail is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to OpenPGP.

    • iPGMail is the most popular commercial alternative to OpenPGP.

    • iPGMail is Paid and ProprietaryOpenPGP is Free and Open Source
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    S/MIME (Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) is a standard for public key encryption and signing of MIME data. S/MIME is on an IETF standards track and defined in a number of documents, most importantly RFCs 3369, 3370, 3850 and 3851.

    2 S/MIME alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
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    S/MIME VS OpenPGP

    Is S/MIME a good alternative to OpenPGP?
     
    • S/MIME is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Android Tablet alternative to OpenPGP.

    • S/MIME is Free and Open SourceOpenPGP is also Free and Open Source
    • S/MIME is Privacy focusedOpenPGP is not according to our users
  4. Skizzle Email icon
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    Browser Extension that allows users to share secure end-to-end encrypted file attachments through email, where users own and control their keys and data, without the hassle of managing/storing them.

    19 Skizzle Email alternatives
    Login with your regular email account to fetch your keys, and set a password to protect them.

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Email
    3.  Secure File Sharing
    4.  Document Sharing
    Skizzle Email iconOpenPGP Icon

    Skizzle Email VS OpenPGP

    Is Skizzle Email a good alternative to OpenPGP?
     
    • Skizzle Email is the most popular SaaS alternative to OpenPGP.

    • Skizzle Email is Freemium and Open SourceOpenPGP is Free and Open Source
    • Skizzle Email is Privacy focusedOpenPGP is not according to our users
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    A dead simple tool to sign files and verify digital signatures.

    5 Minisign alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Minisign Features

    1.  GPG Encryption
    2.  PGP Encryption
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    Minisign VS OpenPGP

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  6. Xecrets Ez icon
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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.

    69 Xecrets Ez alternatives
    Main window, can also be minimized to tray.

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Xecrets Ez Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Encrypted Backup
    Xecrets Ez iconOpenPGP Icon

    Xecrets Ez VS OpenPGP

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