# 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.

- Website: https://www.aescrypt.com
- Source code: https://github.com/terrapane/aescrypt_cli
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [File encryption](https://privacyratings.com/file-encryption/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | All code is public, including the command-line, desktop and Android apps, under a source-available commercial license that is not OSI-approved. | https://github.com/terrapane/aescrypt_cli/blob/master/LICENSE.md |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | The privacy policy lists no third-party analytics; metrics come from server logs. | https://www.aescrypt.com/privacy.html |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by license sales. The privacy policy states personal information is not sold or shared. | https://www.aescrypt.com/license.html |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/file-encryption/aes-crypt/
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