WinGPG AlternativesFile Encryption Software and other similar apps like WinGPG

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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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.

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WinGPG alternatives page was last updated Oct 23, 2024
  1. TrueCrypt icon
     867 likes

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

    104 TrueCrypt alternatives
    Main TrueCrypt Window

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    TrueCrypt Features

    1.  Portable
    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 iconWinGPG Icon

    TrueCrypt VS WinGPG

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    • 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
  2. GnuPG icon
     148 likes

    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.

    42 GnuPG alternatives
    GnuPG Shell running GnuPG on Windows

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
    • OpenPGP

    GnuPG Features

    1.  PGP Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Email
    GnuPG iconWinGPG Icon

    GnuPG VS WinGPG

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    • GnuPG is the most popular Open Source alternative to WinGPG.

    • GnuPG is Free and Open SourceWinGPG is also Free and Open Source
  3. GPG4Win icon
     64 likes

    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.

    23 GPG4Win alternatives
    GPG4Win screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Microsoft Office Outlook
    • S/MIME
    • GnuPG

    GPG4Win Features

    1.  PGP Encryption
    2.  Key Management
    3.  GPG Encryption
    4. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    GPG4Win iconWinGPG Icon

    GPG4Win VS WinGPG

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    Comments about GPG4Win as an Alternative to WinGPG
     
    Peter Mello

    It's more actively developed

    Positive commentAug 21, 2021
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    GPG4Win icon
    • GPG4Win is Free and Open SourceWinGPG is also Free and Open Source
  4. Kleopatra icon
     28 likes

    Kleopatra is a certificate manager and a universal crypto GUI.

    35 Kleopatra alternatives
    Kleopatra screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • GnuPG

    Kleopatra Features

    1.  GPG Encryption
    2.  PGP Encryption
    3.  Graphical User Interface
    Kleopatra iconWinGPG Icon

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  5. Lock GnuPG icon
     2 likes

    Lock is a graphical front-end for GnuPG (GPG) making use of a beautiful LibAdwaita GUI.

    22 Lock GnuPG alternatives
    Lock GnuPG screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  GPG Encryption
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Public key encryption
    Lock GnuPG iconWinGPG Icon

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  6. Tella icon
     6 likes

    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.

    43 Tella alternatives
    Tella screenshot 1
    Tella screenshot 2
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    Tella screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Data Protection
    3.  Data Vault
    Tella iconWinGPG Icon

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    • Tella is the most popular Android & 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
  7. GPGTools icon
     22 likes

    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
    GPGTools screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Apple Mail
    • GPG Suite

    GPGTools Features

    1.  GPG Encryption
    2.  Places tracking
    3.  Place websites on desktop
    GPGTools iconWinGPG Icon

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  8. PGP Tool icon
     7 likes

    PGP for Windows, MacOS and linux. Desktop application to encrypt and decrypt PGP files. It's free and easy to use. OpenPGP compatible.

    17 PGP Tool alternatives
    PGP Tool screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    PGP Tool Features

    1.  OpenPGP
    2.  PGP Encryption
    PGP Tool iconWinGPG Icon

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  9. PGP Tool icon
     1 like

    Work with PGP Files and Manage PGP Keys.

    7 PGP Tool alternatives
    PGP Tool screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Windows Phone

    PGP Tool Features

    1.  PGP Encryption
    PGP Tool iconWinGPG Icon

    PGP Tool VS WinGPG

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

    • PGP Tool is Paid and ProprietaryWinGPG is Free and Open Source
  10. Steganos Privacy Suite icon
     6 likes

    Digital Safe and Password management to protect your data and privacy.

    224 Steganos Privacy Suite alternatives
    Steganos Privacy Suite screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  AES Encryption
    4.  Password protection
    5.  Encrypted Email
    Steganos Privacy Suite iconWinGPG Icon

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  11. SSuite Agnot StrongBox Security icon
     3 likes

    Now this is what I call real security!... You may use any one of nineteen, industrial and military strength, encryption ciphers to secure your most precious private information.

    90 SSuite Agnot StrongBox Security alternatives
    Main Window

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    SSuite Agnot StrongBox Security Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  Portable
    3.  AES Encryption
    SSuite Agnot StrongBox Security iconWinGPG Icon

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  12. CryptoForge icon
     1 like

    Data encryption software by CryptoForge allows you to secure your sensitive data everywhere it goes with strong AES encryption. It features a file encryption module which allows you to encrypt files and folders of any type and size, on any kind of media, including external USB...

    95 CryptoForge alternatives
    Encrypt using the apps with which you are already familiar using the context menu integration.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    CryptoForge Features

    1.  AES Encryption
    CryptoForge iconWinGPG Icon

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