IObit Protected Folder Alternatives

IObit Protected Folder is described as 'Secure Your Important Files Now Manage Your Important Files with Ease' and is an app. There are more than 50 alternatives to IObit Protected Folder for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Mac, Linux and iPhone apps. The best IObit Protected Folder alternative is Cryptomator, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like IObit Protected Folder are Axcrypt, AES Crypt, Windows BitLocker and Secure Folder.

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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

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    • Android Tablet
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    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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    Comments about Cryptomator as an Alternative to IObit Protected Folder
    Baiacru
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    It creates an invisible drive only accessible via the app, instead of hiding files integrated into Explorer

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    • Cryptomator is Freemium and Open SourceIObit Protected Folder is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Cryptomator is Privacy focused and LightweightIObit Protected Folder is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    100 Axcrypt alternatives

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    • Freemium
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  4. 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.

    88 AES Crypt alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Android Tablet
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    Nordlocker

    Provides end-to-end encryption to secure your files across any storage location. Features zero-knowledge privacy, easy drag-and-drop use, and confidential file sharing, ensuring user privacy and future-proof cryptography. Offers ...

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  6. 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

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  7. Secure Folder icon

    Secure Folder

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    Samsung Secure Folder lets you put to use the power of defence-grade Samsung Knox security platform to protect your files with a private, encrypted space on your phone. Apps and data moved to Secure Folder are sandboxed separately on the device and gain an additional layer of...

    55 Secure Folder alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  8. Finderlock icon

    Finderlock

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    Finderlock is a macOS utility that lets you lock files and folders directly in Finder using AES-256 encryption. Authentication is handled with Touch ID or a master password, and all encryption happens locally on your Mac—nothing is uploaded.

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    • Freemium
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    • Mac
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  10. File Lock PEA icon

    File Lock PEA

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    Platform-independent password-based authenticated encryption of files & folders.

    99 File Lock PEA alternatives

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    Comments about File Lock PEA as an Alternative to IObit Protected Folder
    Baiacru
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    It doesn't hide the files, it only encrypts them e keeps the same structure

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    • File Lock PEA is Free and Open SourceIObit Protected Folder is Freemium and Proprietary
    • File Lock PEA is Lightweight and Privacy focusedIObit Protected Folder is not according to our users
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    AVGVSTO

     3 likes

    The AVGVSTO project by Roy Merlo and RPX is an open-source advanced encryption tool developed in Python. It is designed to protect sensitive data by physically binding it to an authorized USB drive, making decryption possible only when the device is connected.

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  12. Wise Folder Hider icon

    Wise Folder Hider

     7 likes

    Hide, encrypt, or lock your personal files, photos, videos, and other important private data on Windows PCs and laptops. Protects your information from unauthorized access, including reading, writing, renaming, and deletion.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  13. Folder Lock icon

    Folder Lock

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    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 wallet details across drives.

    48 Folder Lock alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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    Nordlocker

     6 likes

    Provides end-to-end encryption to secure your files across any storage location. Features zero-knowledge privacy, easy drag-and-drop use, and confidential file sharing, ensuring user privacy and future-proof cryptography. Offers 2GB free, with subscription for extra capacity.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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