Encryption (174 programs)

Pros: Easy to use. Broad function. Decent options. Licence options.

Cons: Bland interface. Minimal help files. Spotty support. Occasionally slow.

Cons: Doesn't integrate with Explorer.

Pros: Offers robust data protection. Useful in securing emails and texts. Helps in encrypting hard disks. Lets users permanently delete files.

Cons: Doesn’t have a user-friendly interface.

Pros: Hide important files. Assign personal password to folders. Prevent data compromise. Compatible with Windows XP and beyond.

Cons: May not absolutely encrypt files. Requires strong level of password for setup. More features available at upgraded version. Minimal functionality.

Pros: 3 types of protection. Simple and neat interface. Keeps files hidden from other users. Easy to understand.

Cons: May be confusing for first time users.

Pros: Provides a great deal of functionality given that it is a freely available app. Helpful part of a security regime for things like corporate laptop inspections. Works with all types of PCs.

Cons: No graphical user interface.

Pros: An excellent option for those who are concerned with their privacy while online. A small file size will not impede other core processes.

Cons: There is no free version of this software currently available. The information contained within some pages might not be properly displayed.

Pros: Intuitive user interface. Safe and secure. Reusable burned bootable disk. Trial version available.

Cons: May not work seamlessly across various Windows versions. A fairly large file size. Not updated frequently enough. Needs Windows access for use.

Pros: Accurate OCR across many ID formats. Face-verification and fake-ID alerts. Flexible input and deployment modes. Supports data export and database use.

Cons: Internet connection needed for certain checks. Setup may require technical understanding.

Pros: User-friendly interface. Can encrypt and decrypt your files. Can generate and compare checksums. Supports various algorithms.

Cons: Does not allow users to set a master password for all encryptions.

Pros: Simple and intuitive interface with drag-and-drop support. Flexible protection: lock, hide, or set files as read-only. File shredding and disk wiping for permanent deletion. Password recovery via email.

Cons: Uses 128-bit AES encryption, not the strongest available. No cloud backup or sync support. Lacks advanced enterprise-grade security features.