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AES Crypt vs Deadbolt: catalog facts
AES Crypt	Deadbolt
Paid 30-day free trial, then a one-time perpetual license with future updates included.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Simple password-based encryption of single files Available on several desktop systems plus a command-line version	Password-only encryption with very little to configure Encrypted files work across macOS, Windows and Linux
Paid after the 30-day trial Encrypts individual files rather than whole disks or volumes	No auto-updates on Linux Not a replacement for full-disk encryption
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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