PenProtect Alternatives
PenProtect is described as 'is the most comprehensive and secure solution to password-protect the files within your USB Flash Drive, Flash Memory, Pen Drive or USB Stick' and is an app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to PenProtect for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and iPad. The best alternative is TrueCrypt, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PenProtect are Windows BitLocker, Encrypto, Axcrypt and Seahorse.
TrueCrypt
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Disk Encryption Tool
95 alternatives to TrueCrypt- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
[TrueCrypt is not exactly "Open Source", but the source is available. See the reviews to get more information.]
TrueCrypt Features
DiscontinuedThe development of TrueCrypt was ended in 5/2014 after Microsoft terminated support of Windows XP. Windows 8/7/Vista and later offer integrated support for encrypted disks and virtual disk images. Such integrated support is also available on other platforms. You should migrate any data encrypted by TrueCrypt to encrypted disks or virtual disk images supported on your platform.
Windows BitLocker
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo87 alternatives to Windows BitLocker- Paid • Proprietary
- Disk Encryption Tool
- Windows
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.
Windows BitLocker Features
Encrypto
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Proprietary
83 alternatives to Encrypto- Mac
- Windows
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.
Encrypto Features
Axcrypt
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Freemium • Proprietary
89 alternatives to Axcrypt- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
AxCrypt is a simple file encryption software for Windows. It integrates seamlessly with your workflow to encrypt, decrypt, store, send and work with files.
Axcrypt Features
Seahorse
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
33 alternatives to Seahorse- Linux
- GnuPG
Seahorse is a GNOME application for managing encryption keys and passwords in the GNOME Keyring.
Seahorse Features
File Lock PEA
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Disk Encryption Tool
79 alternatives to File Lock PEA- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
Platform-independent password-based authenticated encryption of files & folders.
File Lock PEA Features
EncFS
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
72 alternatives to EncFS- Mac
- Linux
- BSD
EncFS provides an encrypted filesystem in user-space. It runs without any special permissions and uses the FUSE library and Linux kernel module to provide the filesystem interface. You can find links to source and binary releases below.
EncFS Features
WarningThe author has agreed that EncFS in its current form is dangerous (to security) for several reasons. Wikipedia has a brief summary: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EncFS#General_Security_ConcernsThe actual audit, which the author participated in, is here: https://defuse.ca/audits/encfs.htm
Unicode Crypter
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo79 alternatives to Unicode Crypter- Free • Proprietary
- Windows
Unicode Crypter is a portable tool that encrypts and decrypts any Unicode character from 1 to 1114111!
Unicode Crypter Features
LibreCrypt
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo80 alternatives to LibreCrypt- Free • Open Source
- Disk Encryption Tool
- Windows
LibreCrypt (formerly DoxBox) is an open-source disk encryption for Windows and the successor of FreeOTFE
DiscontinuedLast release Nov 24, 2015https://github.com/t-d-k/LibreCrypt/releases
Folder Lock
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Paid • Proprietary
- File Unlocker
49 alternatives to Folder Lock- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
Folder Lock is a file lock, folder protection & file encryption software to lock folders & password protect folders. Encrypt files and lock USB Drive. Free Download!
Folder Lock Features