PGP Tool AlternativesFile Encryption Software and other similar apps like PGP Tool

PGP Tool is described as 'PGP for Windows, MacOS and linux. Desktop application to encrypt and decrypt PGP files. It's free and easy to use. OpenPGP compatible' and is a file encryption software in the security & privacy category. There are more than 10 alternatives to PGP Tool for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, OpenPGP, Linux and Android apps. The best PGP Tool alternative is GnuPG, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PGP Tool are GPG4Win, Axcrypt, Lock GnuPG and Lockystar.

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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

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

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

    • GnuPG is Free and Open SourcePGP Tool is also Free and Open Source
    • GnuPG is Security-focusedPGP Tool is not according to our users
  2. GPG4Win icon

    GPG4Win

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    Gpg4win enables users to securely transport emails and files with the help of encryption and digital signatures. Encryption protects the contents against an unwanted party reading it. Digital signatures make sure that it was not modified and comes from a specific sender.

    24 GPG4Win alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Microsoft Office Outlook
    • S/MIME
    • GnuPG
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    • GPG4Win is the most popular Windows alternative to PGP Tool.

    • GPG4Win is Free and Open SourcePGP Tool is also Free and Open Source
  4. Axcrypt icon

    Axcrypt

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    Offers robust file encryption with AES-256 for premium and AES-128 for free users, integrated password manager, intuitive interface, support for cloud storage, multilingual options, offline security, group management tools, and secure file deletion features.

    98 Axcrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • Axcrypt is the most popular Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to PGP Tool.

    • Axcrypt is Freemium and ProprietaryPGP Tool is Free and Open Source
    • Axcrypt is LightweightPGP Tool is not according to our users
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    Axcrypt

    Offers robust file encryption with AES-256 for premium and AES-128 for free users, integrated password manager, intuitive interface, support for cloud storage, multilingual options, offline security, group management tools, and s...

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  6. Lock GnuPG icon

    Lock GnuPG

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    Lock is a graphical front-end for GnuPG (GPG) making use of a beautiful LibAdwaita GUI.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  7. Lockystar icon

    Lockystar

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    Lockystar is a file encryption application. It allows you to encrypt individual files wherever they are located—on your cloud drive or on your hard drive.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Ubuntu
    Account creation
     

    • Lockystar is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to PGP Tool.

    • Lockystar is Free and ProprietaryPGP Tool is Free and Open Source
    • Lockystar is Security-focused, Lightweight and Privacy focusedPGP Tool is not according to our users
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    Encrypto

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    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.

    93 Encrypto alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  10. WinGPG icon

    WinGPG

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    An open-source system tray utility for Windows, giving you quick access to your GnuPG keyring at any time with the ability to encrypt, decrypt and sign files on the fly.

    20 WinGPG alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • OpenPGP
    The key creation dialog with calendar for choosing an expiration date, if desired
     
  11. GoAnywhere OpenPGP Studio icon

    GoAnywhere OpenPGP Studio

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    GoAnywhere OpenPGP Studio™ is a free desktop tool that makes it easy to protect sensitive files using the popular OpenPGP encryption standard. Documents can be encrypted, decrypted, signed and verified from your PC or workstation using this...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • OpenPGP
    Encrypt
     
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    System Tray
     
  13. GPG Suite icon

    GPG Suite

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    Use GPG Suite to encrypt, decrypt, sign and verify files or messages.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • GnuPG
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    • GPG Suite is the most popular commercial alternative to PGP Tool.

    • GPG Suite is Paid and Open SourcePGP Tool is Free and Open Source
  14. Unicode Crypter icon

    Unicode Crypter

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    Unicode Crypter is a portable tool that encrypts and decrypts any Unicode character from 1 to 1114111!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  15. PGP Tool icon

    PGP Tool

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    Work with PGP Files and Manage PGP Keys.

    7 PGP Tool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Windows Phone
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