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.

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Disk Encryption Tool
Windows

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TrueCrypt
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Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
95 alternatives to TrueCrypt
[TrueCrypt is not exactly "Open Source", but the source is available. See the reviews to get more information.]
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TrueCrypt Features
1. PortableTrueCrypt can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Security focused
Discontinued
The 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
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Paid • Proprietary
Disk Encryption Tool
Windows
87 alternatives to Windows BitLocker
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.
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Windows BitLocker Features
1. Windows Explorer ExtensionWindows BitLocker can extend Windows Explorer in various ways, for example add context menu options, etc..
Location Mapping
Data Protection
Encrypto
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Free • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
83 alternatives to Encrypto
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.
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Encrypto Features
1. PDF encryptionEncrypto can encrypt and decrypt PDF documents.
2. LightweightEncrypto consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
128-bit encryption
Axcrypt
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Freemium • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
iPad
89 alternatives to Axcrypt
AxCrypt is a simple file encryption software for Windows. It integrates seamlessly with your workflow to encrypt, decrypt, store, send and work with files.
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Axcrypt Features
1. PortableAxcrypt can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Axcrypt simultaneously.
3. Works OfflineAxcrypt can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
AES Encryption
Multiple languages
Shell integration
Seahorse
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Free • Open Source
Linux
GnuPG
33 alternatives to Seahorse
Seahorse is a GNOME application for managing encryption keys and passwords in the GNOME Keyring.
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Seahorse Features
1. Privacy focusedSeahorse is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
2. GPG EncryptionSeahorse supports GPG (aka GnuPG) for encryption of things like emails, messages, files, etc.
3. PGP EncryptionSeahorse supports PGP, an encryption system used for sending encrypted emails and files.
SSH
File Lock PEA
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Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
79 alternatives to File Lock PEA
Platform-independent password-based authenticated encryption of files & folders.
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File Lock PEA Features
1. Encrypted BackupFile Lock PEA uses encryption algorithms to keep your files safe as well as prevent unauthorized access.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in File Lock PEA without registration.
3. No TrackingFile Lock PEA will not track you or use your personal data.
4. PortableFile Lock PEA can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
5. Ad-freeFile Lock PEA doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. Privacy focusedFile Lock PEA is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
7. AES-256 EncryptionFile Lock PEA has AES-256 Encryption, i.e. very strong security.
Authenticated encryption
File by file encryption
Password protection
EncFS
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Linux
BSD
72 alternatives to EncFS
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.
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EncFS Features
iPhone Backup
Warning
The 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
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Unicode Crypter
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
79 alternatives to Unicode Crypter
Unicode Crypter is a portable tool that encrypts and decrypts any Unicode character from 1 to 1114111!
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Unicode Crypter Features
1. Privacy focusedUnicode Crypter is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
Support for Unicode
Encrypted Notes
LibreCrypt
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Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
Windows
80 alternatives to LibreCrypt
LibreCrypt (formerly DoxBox) is an open-source disk encryption for Windows and the successor of FreeOTFE

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Discontinued
Last release Nov 24, 2015https://github.com/t-d-k/LibreCrypt/releases
Folder Lock
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Paid • Proprietary
File Unlocker
Windows
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
49 alternatives to Folder Lock
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!
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Folder Lock Features
AES Encryption