Picocrypt AlternativesFile Encryption Software and other similar apps like Picocrypt

Picocrypt has been discontinued. Similar apps include VeraCrypt, which is free and open source. Other options are Cryptomator, TrueCrypt, Axcrypt and LUKS. You're spoiled for choice with File Encryption Software like Picocrypt: we list more than 25 alternatives for Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone.

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  1. VeraCrypt icon
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    Ensure your data's security by encrypting entire partitions, storage devices, or system drives with VeraCrypt. Benefit from transparent and automatic real-time encryption, hardware acceleration on modern processors, and robust security algorithms that are resistant to brute-force attacks.

    83 VeraCrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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  2. Cryptomator icon
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    Cryptomator provides transparent, client-side encryption for your cloud. Protect your documents from unauthorized access. Cryptomator is free and open source software, so you can rest assured there are no backdoors.

    93 Cryptomator alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • AppImage
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  3. TrueCrypt icon
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    [TrueCrypt is not exactly "Open Source", but the source is available. See the reviews to get more information.]

    116 TrueCrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. Axcrypt icon
     92 likes

    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.

    119 Axcrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  5. LUKS icon
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    LUKS is the standard for Linux hard disk encryption. By providing a standard on-disk-format, it does not only facilitate compatibility among distributions, but also provides secure management of multiple user passwords.

    55 LUKS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  6. Kryptor icon
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    A simple, modern, and secure encryption tool.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. Tomb icon
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    Tomb is an 100% free and open source system for file encryption on GNU/Linux, facilitating the backup of secret files. Tomb is written in code that is easy to review and links commonly shared components.

    23 Tomb alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  8. Picocrypt NG icon
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    Picocrypt NG (new generation) is a very small (hence Pico), very simple, yet very secure encryption tool that you can use to protect your files. It's designed to be the go-to tool for file encryption, with a focus on security, simplicity, and reliability.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows
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  9. CipherShed icon
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    CipherShed is a program that can be used to create encrypted files or encrypt entire drives (including USB flash drives and external HDDs).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. zuluCrypt icon
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    zuluCrypt is a free hard drives encryption, supports PLAIN dm-crypt, LUKS, TrueCrypt, VeraCrypt, and Microsoft’s BitLocker volumes. Currently Linux only.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  11. ZenCrypt icon
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    Welcome to ZenCrypt. With this app, you can safely encrypt files, using a secure and efficient library.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  12. Arcanum icon
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    Arcanum is built directly on VeraCrypt's cryptographic C sources — the same AES, XTS, PBKDF2, and cascade cipher implementations used in the desktop application. Containers created in Arcanum open in VeraCrypt on desktop and vice versa, with no conversion or export needed.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Android
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