Picocrypt NG Alternatives

Picocrypt NG is described as '(new generation) 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 file encryption, with a focus on security, simplicity, and reliability' and is an app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Picocrypt NG for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best Picocrypt NG alternative is VeraCrypt, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Picocrypt NG are Cryptomator, TrueCrypt, Picocrypt and LUKS.

More about Picocrypt NG
Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
Picocrypt NG alternatives page was last updated

Alternatives list

  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
    Langage
     

    • VeraCrypt is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Picocrypt NG.

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

    • VeraCrypt is Free and Open SourcePicocrypt NG is also Free and Open Source
    • VeraCrypt is Privacy focusedPicocrypt NG is not according to our users
  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 Picocrypt NG.

    • Cryptomator is Freemium and Open SourcePicocrypt NG is Free and Open Source
    • Cryptomator is Privacy focused and LightweightPicocrypt NG is not according to our users
  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
     
  5. Ad
    Screenshot
    SensiGuard icon
    SensiGuard

    Encrypt files and folders with 256-bit AES, shred data irreversibly, compress files for more storage, securely manage passwords, protect removable drives, and safely transmit encrypted data, with support for Windows PCs and simpl...

    https://www.sensiguard.com
    Learn More
  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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    LUKS screenshot 1
     
  8. 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
    AstraCrypt screenshot 2
     
  10. FileCryptor icon

    FileCryptor

     1 like

    A simple right-click, you can encrypt files in seconds - without any prior technical knowledge.

    81 FileCryptor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    FileCryptor screenshot 1
     

    • FileCryptor is the most popular commercial alternative to Picocrypt NG.

    • FileCryptor is Paid and ProprietaryPicocrypt NG is Free and Open Source
    • FileCryptor is Privacy focused and LightweightPicocrypt NG is not according to our users
  11. zuluCrypt icon

    zuluCrypt

     2 likes

    zuluCrypt is a free hard drives encryption, supports PLAIN dm-crypt, LUKS, TrueCrypt, VeraCrypt, and Microsoft’s BitLocker volumes. Currently Linux only.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    zuluCrypt screenshot 1
     
  13. Tomb icon

    Tomb

     5 likes

    Tomb is an 100% free and open source system for file encryption on GNU/Linux, facilitating the backup of secret files. Tomb is written in code that is easy to review and links commonly shared components.

    14 Tomb alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  15. Boxcryptor icon

    Boxcryptor

     33 likes

    Boxcryptor is an easy-to-use encryption software optimized for the cloud. It allows the secure use of cloud storage services without sacrificing comfort.

    64 Boxcryptor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    Boxcryptor screenshot 1
     
12 of 31 Picocrypt NG alternatives