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Last Updated: Nov 2026

Top 10 Encryption Software

Encryption software keeps your work documents, private files, and personal data safely hidden from cyber-thieves and governmental surveillance.

1
BitLocker
Enjoy the peace of mind of knowing that your entire disk is securely encrypted with built-in industry-standard protection
  • Free with Windows 10
  • Windows 10
9.0
Excellent
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2
FIleVault
Keep all of your files, folders, and personal information safe from prying eyes by using built-in full disk encryption
  • Free with Mac 10.3 and Later
  • Mac
9.0
Excellent
3
VeraCrypt
Free, open source enterprise-grade encryption for your whole disk drive gives you the reassurance of knowing your data is safe
  • Free
  • Windows, Mac, Linux
9.0
Excellent
4
AxCrypt
Sleek, fast and unobtrusive encryption for individual files and folders that includes a mobile app and advanced features like PKI
  • $27/Year + Free 30-Day Trial
  • Windows, Mac
9.0
Excellent
5
FolderLock
Advanced, mobile-oriented encryption software that secures whichever files you want and includes file shredding and online backup
  • $39.99 + Free 30-Day Trial
  • Windows, Android, iOS
9.0
Excellent
6
CryptoExpert
Extremely powerful secure encryption and data vaults that uses 4 algorithms for advanced protection. 30-day free trial
  • $59.95 + Free 30-Day Trial
  • Windows 10
9.0
Excellent
7
CertainSafe
Advanced encryption and cloud-based secure storage that uses a multi-stage security handshake to verify your identity
  • $12/Month + Free 30-Day Trial
  • Windows Mac, Linux, Android
9.0
Excellent
8
Symantec Endpoint Encryption
All the reassurance of industry-standard encryption and protection for your entire disk and removable storage, too
  • $189/License per Year
  • Windows, Mac
9.0
Excellent
9
7-zip
Create encrypted, password-protected files in minutes using industry-standard encryption and compress them at the same time
  • Free
  • Linux, Windows
9.0
Excellent
10
DiskCryptor
Extremely simple, industry-standard encryption software that can protect your entire disk drive and burn encrypted CDs and DVDs
  • Free
  • Windows
9.0
Excellent
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