Encryption (174 programs)
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: Simple and easy to understand. Neat interface. Password protected. Hides files from view.
Cons: Password cannot be changed. Not portable. No hotkeys. No help files included.
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: Simple vault creation. Can use fingerprint as password. Compatible with different storage services. Can access vaults in different platforms.
Cons: Prone to crashing. Fingerprint authorization is difficult.
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: Very easy to use, especially newbies.
Cons: No encryption options. Requires having the program installed to decrypt data.
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: Can be launched from context menu. Several encrypting methods to choose from.
Cons: Self-extracting files don't seem to work properly.
Pros: Very powerful encryption methods. Simple to use. Works with external devices.
Cons: No way of knowing for sure if it's 100% secure as developers claim.
Pros: Strong encryption algorithms. Allows you to mount and unmount disk images. Wizard-driven interface makes it easy to encode your data.
Cons: There are some more powerful encryption solutions out there.
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: 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.
