DotBGE
DotBGE is a privacy-focused file encryption application designed for individuals and teams who need to secure sensitive data without relying on cloud services or compl…
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Our verdict
Who it's for
Secure your files locally with end-to-end encryption
Who should look elsewhere
Desktop applications for macOS, Windows, and Android are still in development or planned, limiting current ecosystem.
Pros
- +Enhanced privacy due to local encryption and no account requirement.
- +Future-proof with an open file format, preventing vendor lock-in.
- +User-friendly sharing mechanism with QR codes for identity exchange.
- +Strong encryption standards (RSA-4096-OAEP + AES-256-GCM).
- +Cross-platform compatibility with mobile and command-line tools, with more planned.
Cons
- −Desktop applications for macOS, Windows, and Android are still in development or planned, limiting current ecosystem.
- −The free tier has limitations on vault size and number of identities.
Key features
- ✓On-device encryption
- ✓No account required
- ✓Open .bge file format
- ✓Biometric-locked vault
- ✓Person-to-person encryption via QR code identity exchange
- ✓Password mode encryption (PBKDF2-SHA512)
- ✓In-app preview of decrypted content without writing to disk
- ✓Share Extension for encryption from other apps
Pricing
No public pricing plans recorded.