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Best File Encryption Tools 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
File encryption tools help protect email and attachments when messages need to be shared securely. Compare the entries on the controls and delivery details that shape that workflow: admin access controls, recipient verification, secure delivery and message expiry. Attachment limits may matter when you send larger files, while Gmail and Outlook integration can help determine how a tool fits your existing email setup. The list also compares whether a free plan is available and the starting point for paid access. DataMotion Secure Email Exchange, SecureMyEmail and Virtru Email Encryption are among the entries near the top. Consider which security and email features match the way you send protected messages.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
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| 01 SecureMyEmail | 8.6 | $29.99 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 | |
| 02 Virtru Email Encryption | Virtru Email Encryption may suit individuals or teams seeking protected email delivery across desktop and mobile platforms. | 8.1 | $119 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Send It Secure | 7.4 | $15 a month | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows, Browser extension | 7 Oct 2026 | |
| 04 Mailvelope | Mailvelope may suit individuals who want PGP encryption with supported webmail, or organizations seeking business integrations and email support options. | 7.1 | €3 a month | Free plan | Web, Browser extension | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 05 DataMotion Secure Email Exchange | 7.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 2 Oct 2026 | |
| 06 Virtru Data Security Platform | Virtru suits organizations protecting shared data across email, files, applications, and partner environments. | 7.0 | $119 a month, billed yearly | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 07 FlowCrypt | FlowCrypt suits individuals or organizations that need encrypted email for OpenPGP users or password-protected messages for other recipients. | 6.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Browser extension | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 08 c.Email | It suits people who want to add encrypted email and verified sending while keeping a Gmail or Outlook address. | 6.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Browser extension | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 09 Lockbin | Lockbin may suit medical, dental, CPA, finance, and government organizations that handle sensitive information. | 6.2 | $10 a month | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 10 gpg4o | It suits Outlook users on Windows who need OpenPGP encryption, signing, or message checking. | 5.8 | €9,995 one-time | Free plan | Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
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Virtru Email Encryption
Virtru Email Encryption may suit individuals or teams seeking protected email delivery across desktop and mobile platforms.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Record8.1 Visit
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Send It Secure
iPhone & iPadWebWindows+2 Record7.4 Visit
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Mailvelope
Mailvelope may suit individuals who want PGP encryption with supported webmail, or organizations seeking business integrations and email support options.
WebBrowser extension Record7.1 Visit
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DataMotion Secure Email Exchange
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record7.1 Visit
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Virtru Data Security Platform
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+6 $119 a month, billed yearly Record7.0 Visit Virtru suits organizations protecting shared data across email, files, applications, and partner environments.
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FlowCrypt
Browser extension Free plan Record6.9 Visit FlowCrypt suits individuals or organizations that need encrypted email for OpenPGP users or password-protected messages for other recipients.
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c.Email
Browser extension Free plan Record6.7 Visit It suits people who want to add encrypted email and verified sending while keeping a Gmail or Outlook address.
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Lockbin
WebWindowsMac+1 $10 a month Record6.2 Visit Lockbin may suit medical, dental, CPA, finance, and government organizations that handle sensitive information.
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gpg4o
Windows €9,995 one-time Record5.8 Visit It suits Outlook users on Windows who need OpenPGP encryption, signing, or message checking.
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Trustifi Outbound Shield
WebWindowsMac+2 — Record5.7 Visit Trustifi describes Outbound Shield for small and mid-size businesses, managed service providers, and regulated organizations such as legal, healthcare, and financial…
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MailHippo
WebWindowsAPI $4.95 a month Record5.7 Visit MailHippo suits healthcare providers, administrators, counselors, business associates, and other covered entities sending protected patient information.
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Mimecast Secure Messaging
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 — Record5.5 Visit Secure Messaging suits organizations sending sensitive information to colleagues or partners by email.
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Proofpoint Email DLP and Encryption
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 — Record5.4 Visit It is for organizations seeking policy-based protection for sensitive business email and attachments.
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Encryptomatic OpenPGP
Windows $29.99 a year Record5.2 Visit It suits Windows users who need OpenPGP encryption with Classic Outlook, including eligible personal users and organizations.
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Paubox Email Encryption
Web $29 a month, billed yearly Record5.0 Visit It suits healthcare teams needing encrypted web email with Outlook or Gmail integration and administrative controls.
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PDF Postman
Windows $69.99 one-time Record4.9 Visit PDF Postman suits Windows Outlook users who need password-protected PDF delivery and attachment encryption.
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RMail
WebWindowsMac — Record4.8 Visit It suits people and organisations sending email with recipient verification, expiry, and attachment controls.
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Secure Message
WebLinuxSelf-hosted $690 a year Record4.7 Visit Secure Message fits healthcare, finance, legal, MSP, internal IT, and compliance-focused organizations needing self-hosted mail filtering and controlled delivery.
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Cryptshare.express
Web — Record4.2 Visit It suits organizations sending files through a password-protected delivery portal, especially Outlook users.
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Sophos Secure Message
Web — Record3.9 Visit Organizations seeking cloud email threat defense, encryption, data-loss prevention, and user-awareness capabilities.
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Microsoft Exchange Online
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $4 a month, billed yearly Record3.9 Visit It suits businesses needing hosted email, calendars, contacts, administration, and compliance controls across major devices.
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OpenText Core Email Message Privacy
Web — Record3.5 Visit OpenText describes the product as intended for managed service providers protecting small and medium-sized businesses.
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