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ageFileKey
Free

Free and open source under the BSD 3-Clause licence.

 Free

Free and open source.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Web
  • No options to choose, so there is no insecure configuration to fall into
  • Keys are short strings that fit in a password manager
  • Uses passkeys, so there is no password to remember
  • Encryption happens on the device
  • Command line only; there is no official graphical front end
  • No key server or web of trust, so you exchange keys yourself
  • Depends on browser and device passkey support
  • Losing both the passkey and recovery code means losing access
Downloadable app Web application
Open source Open source
License: BSD-3-Clause License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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