File encryption
AES Crypt privacy rating
Cross-platform file encryption tool that encrypts individual files with AES-256 using a password or key file. Available as a desktop app, command-line tool and Android app.
Summary
AES Crypt scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the file encryption criteria. It meets 3 of 4 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It does not meet independent audit.
Score 80 out of 100. How scoring works
Criteria
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Yes
Open source Weight 3 of 3 Source-available
Is all the source code needed to run the product public?
All code is public, including the command-line, desktop and Android apps, under a source-available commercial license that is not OSI-approved.
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Yes
No trackers or telemetry Weight 3 of 3
Are the website and apps free of third-party trackers, with any analytics anonymous and any telemetry off by default?
The privacy policy lists no third-party analytics; metrics come from server logs.
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Yes
No ads or data sales Weight 2 of 3
Is the product funded without advertising, ad targeting or selling user data?
Funded by license sales. The privacy policy states personal information is not sold or shared.
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No
Independent audit Weight 2 of 3
Has an independent security or privacy audit been published within the last three years?
No independent audit is published.