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Encrypto vs AES Crypt: catalog facts
Encrypto	AES Crypt
Free Free app from MacPaw.	Paid 30-day free trial, then a one-time perpetual license with future updates included.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Command line
Drag-and-drop encryption with a password Embedded password hints for recipients	Simple password-based encryption of single files Available on several desktop systems plus a command-line version
Encrypts files for sharing, not whole disks Recipients need Encrypto to open the files	Paid after the 30-day trial Encrypts individual files rather than whole disks or volumes
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 September 23, 2026

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