Windows BitLocker AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Encryption Software

The best File Encryption Software alternative to Windows BitLocker is AES Crypt. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Axcrypt or File Lock PEA. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Windows BitLocker and eight of them are File Encryption Software so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting File Encryption Software alternatives to Windows BitLocker are Encrypto, Steganos Safe, Castlefile and east-tec SafeBit.

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  1. 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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Most users think AES Crypt is a great Windows BitLocker alternative.

    • AES Crypt is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Windows BitLocker.

    • AES Crypt is the most popular commercial alternative to Windows BitLocker.

    • AES Crypt is Paid and ProprietaryWindows BitLocker is also Paid and Proprietary
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    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.

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    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Comments about Axcrypt as an Alternative to Windows BitLocker
    Guest
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    BitLocker: Full disk / partition encryption. Axcrypt: Single file encryption.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    BlauDev
    Negative
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    BitLocker: Full disk / partition encryption.

    Axcrypt: Single file encryption.

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    • Some users think Axcrypt is a great Windows BitLocker alternative, some don't.

    • Axcrypt is Freemium and ProprietaryWindows BitLocker is Paid and Proprietary
    • Axcrypt is LightweightWindows BitLocker 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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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  7. Steganos Safe icon

    Steganos Safe

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    Safely encrypt sensitive data. FREE 30 DAY TRIAL.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Castlefile

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    CastleFile is an innovative file encryption tool that uses chess moves as unique keys for secure, client-side file encryption. It uses the SHA-256 hashing algorithm and AES encryption to ensure top-notch data protection, combining chess with cryptography.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    east-tec SafeBit

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    East-tec SafeBit is an on-the-fly disk encryption software that creates password-protected virtual drives to securely store and protect your confidential files from unauthorized access.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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