Sending encrypted messages is one method of ensuring electronic privacy. We feature the best free and open source email encryption tools.
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git-remote-gcrypt – encrypt Git repositories with GnuPG
git-remote-gcrypt lets you store encrypted Git repositories on remote servers using GnuPG, with support for collaboration and Git workflows.
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15 Best Free and Open Source Linux GUI File Encryption Tools
This roundup looks at the finest GUI-based file encryption tools. Only free and open source software is included.
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oxipass-tui – terminal-based encrypted password manager
oxipass-tui is a Rust password manager with AES-256-GCM encryption, TOTP, keyfiles, live search and a password generator.
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ripasso – simple password manager
ripasso is a Rust password manager with a TUI, GTK interface, pass-compatible storage, GPG encryption and Git integration.
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11 Best Free and Open Source Linux Disk Encryption Tools
Keep your data safe. There are many different useful tools that offer disk encryption. We recommend the best free and open source solutions.
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disk-encryption-tool – encrypt existing Linux storage with LUKS
disk-encryption-tool converts existing Linux storage to LUKS encryption, with Btrfs and swap handling, initrd integration and key management.
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Wyrmhole – secure peer-to-peer file transfer GUI
Wyrmhole is a lightweight desktop GUI for encrypted peer-to-peer file transfers using magic-wormhole, with history, relay settings and Linux packages.
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Croc GUI – secure cross-platform file transfer
Croc GUI is a desktop interface for croc offering encrypted peer-to-peer file transfers, drag-and-drop, QR codes, relay options and LAN mode.
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NPBackup – secure and efficient file backup solution
NPBackup adds a GUI, scheduling, monitoring and multi-repository management to restic’s encrypted, deduplicated backup engine.
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CloakBin – zero-knowledge encrypted pastebin
CloakBin is a self-hosted zero-knowledge pastebin with client-side encryption, password protection, expiry controls, a CLI and HTTP API.
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Keysign – OpenPGP key signing helper
Keysign is a GTK application that securely exchanges and signs OpenPGP keys over a local network or Bluetooth without relying on a keyserver.
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7 Best Free and Open Source Frontends for GnuPG
GnuPG is a superb tool though it’s a command line affair. If you’re looking for a GUI frontend, check out these tools.
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6 Best Free and Open Source Encrypted FUSE-Based File Systems
Here’s our verdict on the popular encrypted FUSE-based file systems.
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Stash – Wayland clipboard manager with encryption and TUI
Stash manages Wayland clipboard history with a terminal interface, persistent storage, optional encryption, sensitive filters and expiry.
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Mini Diarium – encrypted local-first journaling application
Mini Diarium is a private desktop journal with encrypted entries, multiple diaries, rich-text editing, tags, backups and import/export.
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Picocrypt NG – lightweight file encryption tool
Picocrypt NG encrypts files with XChaCha20 and Argon2id. Explore its GUI, password-based volumes, error correction and recovery features.
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SiriKali – graphical frontend for encrypted filesystems
SiriKali manages encrypted folders and remote mounts with multiple backends. Explore its GUI, favourites, password storage and automation.
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cruxpass – minimal CLI password manager
cruxpass stores passwords in an encrypted local database with a keyboard-driven terminal interface, password generation and CSV exchange.
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fscrypt – Go tool for managing Linux filesystem encryption
fscrypt is a high-level command-line utility for managing Linux native filesystem encryption on supported filesystems.
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