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AES Crypt vs AxCrypt: catalog facts
AES Crypt	AxCrypt
Paid 30-day free trial, then a one-time perpetual license with future updates included.	Paid Private and Business plans, each with a 14-day free trial.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Simple password-based encryption of single files Available on several desktop systems plus a command-line version	Encrypts files stored in Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox Share encrypted files with other AxCrypt users
Paid after the 30-day trial Encrypts individual files rather than whole disks or volumes	Paid plans after the trial Sharing requires recipients to use AxCrypt
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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