Serious Discussion What is a good Alternative for AES Crypt?

[Morro]

OK, the title shows my question. I am looking for a good free opensource replacement for AES Crypt. It used to heve a free version, but I did not see that this is no longer the case. Now after 30 days you need to buy a license? Since I only use it for personal files, I am not going to spend money on a paid program. So if any one knows about a good free alternative, then please tell me. (I already know about Veracrypt. )

 

[Wrecker4923]

For individual files, PrivacyGuides recommends PicoCrypt (FOSS, audited). See this link:

Recommended Encryption Software: VeraCrypt, Cryptomator, PicoCrypt, and OpenPGP - Privacy Guides

Encryption of data is the only way to control who can access it. These tools allow you to encrypt your emails and any other files.

www.privacyguides.org

 

[TairikuOkami]

For an occasional encryption, you can use any compressing software.

 

[Morro]

For an occasional encryption, you can use any compressing software.

Oh frack ... why did I not think of that. Nanazip can help me with that, thanks for remembering me about that.

 

[Captain Awesome]

VeraCrypt also a good choice

 

[RoboMan]

VeraCrypt is TrueCrypt's natural successor. It's free, open-source, and up-to-date.

It works the same as the aforementioned. You can create a hidden or visible container, and throw any kind of file you wish in there.

Protection algorithms are strong and can be combined.

 

[rashmi]

For individual files, PrivacyGuides recommends PicoCrypt (FOSS, audited). See this link:

Recommended Encryption Software: VeraCrypt, Cryptomator, PicoCrypt, and OpenPGP - Privacy Guides

Encryption of data is the only way to control who can access it. These tools allow you to encrypt your emails and any other files.

www.privacyguides.org

PicoCrypt seems like a pretty neat tool. Thank you! I will try it.

 

[Morro]

PicoCrypt seems like a pretty neat tool. Thank you! I will try it.

I agree.

 

[rashmi]

I agree.

I gave the portable version a try. PicoCrypt offers a straightforward interface for file encryption and decryption; just drop files onto the portable executable. It produces an encrypted zip file upon dropping a folder or multiple files. There are also a few advanced options.