Age AlternativesFile Encryption Software and other similar apps like Age

Age is described as 'A simple, modern and secure encryption tool (and Go library) with small explicit keys, no config options, and UNIX-style composability' and is a file encryption software in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Age for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Age alternative is VeraCrypt, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Age are Cryptomator, TrueCrypt, GnuPG and Axcrypt.

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  1. VeraCrypt icon
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    Ensure your data's security by encrypting entire partitions, storage devices, or system drives with VeraCrypt. Benefit from transparent and automatic real-time encryption, hardware acceleration on modern processors, and robust security algorithms that are resistant to brute-force attacks.

    82 VeraCrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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  2. Cryptomator icon
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    Cryptomator provides transparent, client-side encryption for your cloud. Protect your documents from unauthorized access. Cryptomator is free and open source software, so you can rest assured there are no backdoors.

    90 Cryptomator alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • AppImage
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  3. TrueCrypt icon
     876 likes

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

    116 TrueCrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. GnuPG icon
     163 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.

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
    • OpenPGP
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  5. Axcrypt icon
     92 likes

    Offers robust file encryption with AES-256 for premium and AES-128 for free users, integrated password manager, intuitive interface, support for cloud storage, multilingual options, offline security, group management tools, and secure file deletion features.

    117 Axcrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  6. Multron File Guardian - A File Encrypter/Decrypter With Many Encryption Algorithm.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. Arcanum icon
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    Arcanum is built directly on VeraCrypt's cryptographic C sources — the same AES, XTS, PBKDF2, and cascade cipher implementations used in the desktop application. Containers created in Arcanum open in VeraCrypt on desktop and vice versa, with no conversion or export needed.

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    • Android
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  8. AES Crypt icon
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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.

    91 AES Crypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  9. A simple right-click, you can encrypt files in seconds - without any prior technical knowledge.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Encrypto icon
     22 likes

    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.

    105 Encrypto alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  11. Hat.sh icon
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    hat.sh is a javascript app that provides secure file encryption using the AES-256-GCM algorithm from WebCryptoAPI provided by your browser. it was coded following the WebCrypto Documentations .

    61 Hat.sh alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • AE flagUnited Arab Emirates
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