Secure Folder Alternatives

Secure Folder is described as 'Samsung Secure Folder lets you put to use the power of defence-grade Samsung Knox security platform to protect your files with a private, encrypted space on your phone. Apps and data moved to Secure Folder are sandboxed separately on the device and gain an additional layer of' and is an app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Secure Folder for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Secure Folder alternative is Shelter, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Secure Folder are Island, Axcrypt, Hail and AES Crypt.

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  1. Shelter icon

    Shelter

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    Shelter is a Free and Open-Source (FOSS) app that leverages the “Work Profile” feature of Android to provide an isolated space that you can install or clone apps into.

    13 Shelter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    • Most users think Shelter is a great Secure Folder alternative.

    • Shelter is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Secure Folder.

    • Shelter is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Secure Folder.

    • Shelter is Free and Open SourceSecure Folder is Free and Proprietary
    • Shelter is Privacy focusedSecure Folder is not according to our users
  2. Island icon

    Island

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    Sandbox environment to clone selected apps and isolate them from accessing your personal data.

    19 Island alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
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  4. Axcrypt icon

    Axcrypt

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    AxCrypt is a simple and effective open-source file encryption software. It integrates seamlessly into your workflow to encrypt, decrypt, store, send and work with files securely.

    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 Windows, Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to Secure Folder.

    • Axcrypt is Freemium and ProprietarySecure Folder is Free and Proprietary
    • Axcrypt is LightweightSecure Folder is not according to our users
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    Axcrypt

    AxCrypt is a simple and effective open-source file encryption software. It integrates seamlessly into your workflow to encrypt, decrypt, store, send and work with files securely.

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  6. Hail icon

    Hail

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    Hail is a free software that allows users to freeze unnecessary Android apps to improve device performance and save power.

    10 Hail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  7. AES Crypt icon

    AES Crypt

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    Easily encrypt files with user-friendly software using the powerful AES standard for security on Windows, macOS, and Linux, featuring robust 256-bit encryption for safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access, ideal for secure data storage, email transmission, and internet uploads.

    85 AES Crypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • AES Crypt is the most popular Linux alternative to Secure Folder.

    • AES Crypt is the most popular commercial alternative to Secure Folder.

    • AES Crypt is Paid and ProprietarySecure Folder is Free and Proprietary
  8. Windows BitLocker icon

    Windows BitLocker

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    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.

    94 Windows BitLocker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Folder Lock icon

    Folder Lock

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    Delivers AES 256-bit encryption, instant password-protected file and folder locking, file hiding, shredding, online backup, USB drive security, audit trail, and stealth mode features, supporting documents, videos, images, and wallet details across drives.

    48 Folder Lock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  12. Challenger icon

    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
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  13. Storage Isolation icon

    Storage Isolation

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    Elegantly solve the problem of bad apps abusing storage permissions.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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  14. Folder Protect icon

    Folder Protect

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    Enables locking, hiding, and encryption of files, folders, and drives while preventing unauthorized deletion or modification. Offers password protection for USB and external drives, permanent file shredding, fast folder locking, and encrypted file backup and sync for sensitive data.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  15. Gilisoft File Lock Pro icon

    Gilisoft File Lock Pro

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    Why do you need Gilisoft File Lock Pro? No matter if you are a businessman, an employee, a student, or even a housewife, a computer can assist you in your routine work. You save your personal information, documents, and other similar sensitive stuff on your computer that can...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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