Age Alternatives

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. BoxWrap icon
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    Encrypts and protects your files on your machine, before they hit your disk and the cloud: Collaborate with others, end to end encrypted.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  2. FREE CompuSec icon
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    The FREE CompuSec is a PC Security Suite that protects Notebooks, Desktops and Tablet PCs by providing Access Control, Hard Disk Encryption, File Encryption, and Single Sign On. This Security software comes with a complete set of security functions for unlimited usage and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. Crococrypt is an encryption tool which mirrors complete folders to encrypted folders. The encryption algorithms that are used are AES and Twofish (256 bits, cascading). The keyfile is secured by a password using PKCS #5 (PBKDF2) with a SHA512/Whirlpool based HMAC using 100000...

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. DVCrypt PRO icon
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    DVCrypt PRO is a versatile software package designed to meet the needs of individuals and businesses wishing to prevent data theft. Data encryption is essential for enhanced cybersecurity, limiting access to only those with the keys and providing a strong defense against...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. Crypter icon
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    Crypter is a console utility to encode-decode, encrypt-decrypt, or digest any file with 64 bases, 35 ciphers, and 126 digester algorithms respectively.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. Cyphro icon
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    Cyphro is an open-source, privacy-first web application that helps you protect sensitive files without uploading them to a server. Everything happens locally in your browser, so your files never leave your device.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
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  8. 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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  9. Castlefile icon
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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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  10. Exocet icon
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    Exocet creates a Folder on your System. This Folder appears or hides when you use a special for this case formatted USB Storage Key. The Data is encrypted on the System and save with cascading AES encryption.

    92 Exocet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. Autocrypt icon
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    Autocrypt is a set of guidelines for developers to achieve convenient end-to-end-encryption of e-mails. It specifies how e-mail programs negotiate encryption capabilities using regular e-mails.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • OpenPGP
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  12. Qccrypt icon
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    Qccrypt is a QT cross-plateform frontend for the ccrypt commandline tool.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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