FileCryptor AlternativesFile Encryption Software and other similar apps like FileCryptor

FileCryptor is described as 'A simple right-click, you can encrypt files in seconds - without any prior technical knowledge' and is a file encryption software in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to FileCryptor for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best FileCryptor alternative is VeraCrypt, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FileCryptor are Cryptomator, TrueCrypt, Picocrypt and LUKS.

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  1. VeraCrypt icon

    VeraCrypt

     541 likes

    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.

    67 VeraCrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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    • VeraCrypt is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to FileCryptor.

    • VeraCrypt is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FileCryptor.

    • VeraCrypt is Free and Open SourceFileCryptor is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Cryptomator icon

    Cryptomator

     353 likes

    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
    Cryptomator screenshot 1
     

    • Cryptomator is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to FileCryptor.

    • Cryptomator is Freemium and Open SourceFileCryptor is Paid and Proprietary
  4. 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
    Main TrueCrypt Window
     
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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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  6. Picocrypt icon

    Picocrypt

     41 likes

    Picocrypt is a very small (hence Pico), very simple, yet very secure encryption tool that you can use to protect your files. It's designed to be the go-to tool for encryption, with a focus on security, simplicity, and reliability.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Application main window
     
  7. LUKS icon

    LUKS

     53 likes

    LUKS is the standard for Linux hard disk encryption. By providing a standard on-disk-format, it does not only facilitate compatibility among distributions, but also provides secure management of multiple user passwords.

    46 LUKS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    LUKS screenshot 1
     
  8. DroidFS icon

    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
    DroidFS screenshot 1
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  10. Axcrypt icon

    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
    Axcrypt screenshot 1
    Axcrypt screenshot 2
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  11. 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
    AES Crypt screenshot 1
     

    • AES Crypt is the most popular commercial alternative to FileCryptor.

    • AES Crypt is Paid and ProprietaryFileCryptor is also Paid and Proprietary
  12. Encrypto icon

    Encrypto

     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.

    94 Encrypto alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Encrypto screenshot 1
     

  13. Age

     6 likes

    A simple, modern and secure encryption tool (and Go library) with small explicit keys, no config options, and UNIX-style composability.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  14. AstraCrypt icon

    AstraCrypt

     4 likes

    AstraCrypt - is a free, powerful and open-source encryption app that has everything you need to keep your data safe and secure.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    AstraCrypt screenshot 1
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