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

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