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Enchive vs rage: catalog facts
Enchive	rage
Free Free software released under the Unlicense.	Free Free and open source under the MIT or Apache-2.0 licence.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Command line
Encrypts files for long-term archival Uses public-key encryption with a passphrase-protected secret key	Compatible with the age file format Small explicit keys and no configuration to get wrong
Uses a command-line interface Designed for encrypting files to yourself	Command-line only Not a drop-in for existing PGP keys or workflows
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: Unlicense	License: MIT OR Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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