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Cryptomator encrypts files on your device before they are uploaded to the cloud storage service you choose.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best File Encryption Software in 2026
By encoding file contents, file-encryption software controls access when files are stored or shared. This category includes desktop programs, Android apps and self-hosted options. For a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone, check the listing for an Android app before choosing. Compare the other supported platforms, licence terms, free plans or trials, and whether the code is open source when that matters to you.
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36.2
7-Zip is a free, open-source file archiver for Windows, Linux, and macOS.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows
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PeaZip
PeaZip is a free file archiver and archive manager for creating, opening, and extracting archives on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.2Free plan - 56.1Free plan
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AgentBench
APILinuxSelf-hosted5.6 - 75.6
- 85.4Free plan
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- 104.7
- 114.6
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GNU Privacy Guard (GnuPG)
The GnuPG Project
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Choosing well
Start with Android support
If you need to encrypt or open files on a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone, look for Android in the platform details. Android appears for EDS Lite and Rohos Disk Encryption; AxCrypt includes Android in a broader platform list.
A desktop-only choice may suit a Windows, Linux or macOS workflow but will not provide an Android app unless its listing says so.
Match the platform to your files
The listed tools cover Windows, Linux, macOS, Android and self-hosted setups. VeraCrypt's entries name Windows and Linux, Encrypto's name Windows and macOS, and some listings include multiple systems.
Choose a platform combination that matches where you create, open and store encrypted files.
Check the plan details
Several entries—including 7-Zip, GnuPG, Gpg4win and PeaZip—show a free plan. Cryptomator shows freemium pricing: a free plan, paid options from €29.99 and a 30-day trial.
A free trial can give you time to check whether the workflow fits before paying.
Review the licence
When code access or modification matters, review the listed licence and open-source status. Pricing labels such as free or freemium describe the plan, not the licence.
Also check the platform listing for the device you plan to use.
Questions people ask
Which file encryption tools list Android support?
EDS Lite and Rohos Disk Encryption list Android. AxCrypt also lists Android, along with Windows, Linux and iOS.
Are free plans available?
Yes. Free-plan entries include 7-Zip, AgentBench, Cryptomator, EDS Lite, Encrypto, GnuPG, Gpg4win and PeaZip.
Does any tool list a free trial?
Cryptomator shows a 30-day trial, and Rohos Disk Encryption marks its 30-day trial as free.
Which tools list Windows and Linux support?
AxCrypt lists Windows and Linux. VeraCrypt also lists Windows and Linux.
Can I use a self-hosted option?
Self-hosted appears among the category's listed platform options. Check the individual listing for its specific platform details.