USB Safeguard Alternatives

USB Safeguard is described as 'Its a software to encrypt and protect data with a password on your removable pen drives using the AES 256 bits encryption' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to USB Safeguard for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best USB Safeguard alternative is TrueCrypt, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like USB Safeguard are Windows BitLocker, Axcrypt, Encrypto and Seahorse.

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USB Safeguard alternatives are mainly Disk Encryption Tools but may also be Password Managers or File Encryption Software. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of USB Safeguard.

USB Safeguard

Freemium • Proprietary

Its a software to encrypt and protect data with a password on your removable pen drives using the AES 256 bits encryption.

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USB Safeguard alternatives page was last updated Jun 29, 2024

TrueCrypt
[TrueCrypt is not exactly "Open Source", but the source is available. See the reviews to get more information.]
102 TrueCrypt alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Disk Encryption Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
TrueCrypt Features
Portable
Security focused
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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.
TrueCrypt VS USB Safeguard
Is TrueCrypt a good alternative to USB Safeguard?
- TrueCrypt is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to USB Safeguard.
- TrueCrypt is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to USB Safeguard.
- TrueCrypt is Free and Open SourceUSB Safeguard is Freemium and Proprietary

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.
90 Windows BitLocker alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Disk Encryption Tool
Platforms
- Windows
Windows BitLocker Features
Windows Explorer Extension
Location Mapping
Data Protection
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Windows BitLocker VS USB Safeguard
Is Windows BitLocker a good alternative to USB Safeguard?
- Windows BitLocker is the most popular commercial alternative to USB Safeguard.
- Windows BitLocker is Paid and ProprietaryUSB Safeguard is Freemium and Proprietary

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.
87 Axcrypt alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- File Encryption Software
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
Axcrypt Features
1. Portable
2. Real time collaboration
3. Works Offline
4. AES Encryption
5. Multiple languages
6. Shell integration
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Axcrypt VS USB Safeguard
Is Axcrypt a good alternative to USB Safeguard?
- Axcrypt is the most popular Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to USB Safeguard.
- Axcrypt is Freemium and ProprietaryUSB Safeguard is also Freemium and Proprietary

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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.
84 Encrypto alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- File Encryption Software
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
Encrypto Features
PDF encryption
Lightweight
128-bit encryption
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Encrypto VS USB Safeguard
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Seahorse
Seahorse is a GNOME application for managing encryption keys and passwords in the GNOME Keyring.
33 Seahorse alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Password Manager
Platforms
- Linux
- GnuPG
- Flathub
- GNOME
Seahorse Features
Privacy focused
GPG Encryption
PGP Encryption
SSH
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Seahorse VS USB Safeguard
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Folder Lock
Folder Lock Advanced locks your personal photos, videos, audio files, memos, documents and wallet cards detail with unbreakable password-protection.
47 Folder Lock alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
Folder Lock Features
AES Encryption
Encrypt Folder
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Folder Lock VS USB Safeguard
Is Folder Lock a good alternative to USB Safeguard?
- Folder Lock is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to USB Safeguard.
- Folder Lock is Paid and ProprietaryUSB Safeguard is Freemium and Proprietary

Gnome Encfs Manager
The Gnome Encfs Manager is an easy to use manager and mounter for encfs stashes. It allows you to create encrypted directories, any file that is placed in such a directory will be encrypted.
41 Gnome Encfs Manager alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Linux
- GNOME
Gnome Encfs Manager Features
Cloud Sync
Encrypted folder
Sync with Dropbox
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Gnome Encfs Manager VS USB Safeguard
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Secure Folder
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...
53 Secure Folder alternatives
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License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
Secure Folder Features
Encrypt Folder
Integrated Web Browser
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Secure Folder VS USB Safeguard
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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.
76 EncFS alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
- Linux
- BSD
EncFS Features
iPhone Backup
Encrypt Folder
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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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USB Raptor
Lock and unlock your computer using USB flash drives as keys. USB Raptor can lock the system once a specific USB drive is removed from the computer and unlock when the drive is plugged in again to any USB port. The utility checks constantly the USB drives for the presence of a sp.
14 USB Raptor alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Windows
USB Raptor Features
Portable
Sits in the System Tray
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USB Raptor VS USB Safeguard
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Safe Space
Safe space is an app that creates a separate place on your android device to store valuable files. This storage location is not visible to other apps and is encrypted by the system by default.
47 Safe Space alternatives
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License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Android
- F-Droid
Safe Space Features
1. Ad-free
2. Privacy focused
3. No Tracking
4. Data Protection
5. Privacy
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Safe Space VS USB Safeguard
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Asmodat Folder Locker
Fast and simple encryption / folder locking tool.

Features:

Setting password to folders & files.

Encrypting files & folders.

Encrypting files & folders names.

Automatic closing of files and folders locking processes.

Fast and multi-threaded operation.
49 Asmodat Folder Locker alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Windows
Asmodat Folder Locker Features
Password protection
Support for Multiple threads
Encrypt Folder
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Asmodat Folder Locker VS USB Safeguard
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