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AES Crypt vs Secret Space Encryptor: catalog facts
AES Crypt	Secret Space Encryptor
Paid 30-day free trial, then a one-time perpetual license with future updates included.	Free Free to download.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Simple password-based encryption of single files Available on several desktop systems plus a command-line version	Password manager and file and text encryption in one Android app Desktop companion for files and text
Paid after the 30-day trial Encrypts individual files rather than whole disks or volumes	Main app is Android only; iOS versions are separate apps Developer site gives little detail
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	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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