AES Crypt Alternatives

AES Crypt is described as 'Encryption software using AES for secure file protection, compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, employing strong 256-bit encryption' and is a popular file encryption software in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to AES Crypt for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best AES Crypt alternative is TrueCrypt, which is free. Other great apps like AES Crypt are GnuPG, File Lock PEA, Kleopatra and LUKS.

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  2. PGPony icon

    PGPony

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    Private OpenPGP. Hardware security keys, password-store, no tracking. Open source.

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  4. RotorCrypt X icon

    RotorCrypt X

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    A Windows app that locks your text messages so tightly only the right person can read them. Works fully offline — no internet, no account, no cloud. Stays private even if your files get stolen. Locks itself when you step away, wipes itself if someone tries to break in.

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    • Freemium
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    Folder Lock

    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 wal...

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  6. AES Cypher icon

    AES Cypher

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    AES Cypher can help you try lots of password variations when you can't remember exactly what the password is.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    Successful decryption!
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  7. AgePony icon

    AgePony

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    Post-quantum file encryption built on the age protocol. Seal a file to a quantum-safe ML-KEM-768 hybrid key, sign it with a YubiKey over NFC, and hand it to anyone with the age CLI. Any size you like: a 1 GB file encrypts like a small one.

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  9. RotorCrypt X-Files icon

    RotorCrypt X-Files

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    Encrypt your files and folders on Windows — completely offline, no cloud, no account. Share safely with trusted contacts, or send to anyone as a self-extracting file, even if they don't have the app.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    RotorCrypt X-Files vault detail view: file manager showing folders and files with name, type, size, and date added.
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  10. VaultBar icon

    VaultBar

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    Encrypt or decrypt files and folders from the menu bar or in Finder. Touch ID, AES-256-GCM, and no cloud dependency.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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