WinGPG Alternatives

WinGPG is described as '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' and is a file encryption software in the security & privacy category. There are more than 10 alternatives to WinGPG for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best WinGPG alternative is TrueCrypt, which is free. Other great apps like WinGPG are GnuPG, GPG4Win, Kleopatra and Lock GnuPG.

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  1. TrueCrypt icon
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    [TrueCrypt is not exactly "Open Source", but the source is available. See the reviews to get more information.]

    108 TrueCrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • TrueCrypt is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to WinGPG.

    • TrueCrypt is the most popular free alternative to WinGPG.

    • TrueCrypt is Free and ProprietaryWinGPG is Free and Open Source
    • TrueCrypt is Security-focusedWinGPG is not according to our users
  2. GnuPG icon
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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 is the most popular Open Source alternative to WinGPG.

    • GnuPG is Free and Open SourceWinGPG is also Free and Open Source
    • GnuPG is Security-focusedWinGPG is not according to our users
  3. GPG4Win icon
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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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    Comments about GPG4Win as an Alternative to WinGPG
    Peter Mello
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    It's more actively developed

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    • GPG4Win is Free and Open SourceWinGPG is also Free and Open Source
  4. Lock GnuPG icon
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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
     
  5. GPGTools icon
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    Use GPG Suite to encrypt, decrypt, sign and verify files or messages. Manage your GPG Keychain with a few simple clicks and experience the full power of GPG easier than ever before.

    14 GPGTools alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Apple Mail
    • GPG Suite
     
  6. Lockystar icon
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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
     
    • Lockystar is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to WinGPG.

    • Lockystar is Free and ProprietaryWinGPG is Free and Open Source
    • Lockystar is Security-focused, Lightweight and Privacy focusedWinGPG is not according to our users
  7. Tella icon
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    Tella is a mobile app designed to protect human rights defenders, advocates, and journalists by encrypting and hiding their sensitive data and safely uploading it to their organization's server.

    48 Tella alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
    • Tella is the most popular iPhone alternative to WinGPG.

    • Tella is Free and Open SourceWinGPG is also Free and Open Source
    • Tella is Privacy focusedWinGPG is not according to our users
  8. PGP Tool icon
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    PGP for Windows, MacOS and linux. Desktop application to encrypt and decrypt PGP files. It's free and easy to use. OpenPGP compatible.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. PGP Tool icon
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    Work with PGP Files and Manage PGP Keys.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Windows Phone
     
    • PGP Tool is the most popular commercial alternative to WinGPG.

    • PGP Tool is Paid and ProprietaryWinGPG is Free and Open Source
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    Xecrets Ez is an easy to use personal desktop application available for Windows, Mac and Linux. It is 100% compatible with AxCrypt, but is less complex without the bells and whistles.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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