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AES CryptFileKey
Paid

30-day free trial, then a one-time perpetual license with future updates included.

 Free

Free and open source.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Command line Web
  • Simple password-based encryption of single files
  • Available on several desktop systems plus a command-line version
  • Uses passkeys, so there is no password to remember
  • Encryption happens on the device
  • Paid after the 30-day trial
  • Encrypts individual files rather than whole disks or volumes
  • Depends on browser and device passkey support
  • Losing both the passkey and recovery code means losing access
Downloadable app Web application
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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