Encrypto AlternativesFile Encryption Software and other similar apps like Encrypto

Encrypto is described as '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' and is a file encryption software in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Encrypto for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Encrypto alternative is Cryptomator, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Encrypto are TrueCrypt, GnuPG, Kleopatra and DroidFS.

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  1. Cryptomator icon

    Cryptomator

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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.

    74 Cryptomator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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    Comments about Cryptomator as an Alternative to Encrypto
    John Fastman
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    Cryptomator is better than Encrypto because: 1) it's open source, 2) works on Mac, Linux and Windows, 3) you can use it to encrypt many files or just one. One of the best privacy-enhancing apps you can find.

    Guest
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    Encrypto only encrypt single files. Cryptomator creates a complete vault with folderstructures as whished.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Cryptomator is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Encrypto.

    • Cryptomator is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Encrypto.

    • Cryptomator is Freemium and Open SourceEncrypto is Free and Proprietary
    • Cryptomator is Privacy focusedEncrypto is not according to our users
  2. TrueCrypt icon

    TrueCrypt

     873 likes

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

    109 TrueCrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. GnuPG icon

    GnuPG

     153 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.

    41 GnuPG alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    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 s...

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    DroidFS

     26 likes

    DroidFS is an alternative way to use encrypted overlay filesystems on Android that uses its own internal file explorer instead of mounting virtual volumes. It currently only works with gocryptfs but support for CryFS could be added in the future.

    32 DroidFS alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Axcrypt

     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.

    98 Axcrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. AES Crypt icon

    AES Crypt

     61 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • AES Crypt is the most popular commercial alternative to Encrypto.

    • AES Crypt is Paid and ProprietaryEncrypto is Free and Proprietary
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    Multron File Guardian

     1 like

    Multron File Guardian - A File Encrypter/Decrypter With Many Encryption Algorithm.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. Windows BitLocker icon

    Windows BitLocker

     37 likes

    BitLocker Drive Encryption is a data protection feature that integrates with the operating system and addresses the threats of data theft or exposure from lost, stolen, or inappropriately decommissioned computers.

    95 Windows BitLocker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Lockystar

     2 likes

    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
    Account creation
     
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    GPGTools

     23 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Apple Mail
    • GPG Suite
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