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24 alternatives to SecFolder

Advanced file access control for macos

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. SecFolder launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Unfold▲123

   Extend macOS Quick Look to folders, archives & code files

   Mar 2026 · unfold.tools · its alternatives →

2. 2
   SideFolders▲68

   Quick access to files and folders without the Mac's finder

   2014 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Folderr▲363

   Smart home, auto & beyond

   2023 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   OpenFolder▲101

   Open any folder on macOS instantly

   Oct 2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Folders▲125

   The macOS file manager for (former) Windows users

   2023 · foldersapp.dev · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Encrypto▲141

   Encrypt the files you send.

   2015 · macpaw.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Finderlock▲80

   Lock Mac files in Finder with Touch ID & AES-256

   May 2026 · finderlock.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Folder Hub▲263

   A floating Finder that can appear anywhere on you Mac

   2024 · finderhub.app · its alternatives →

9. 9
   File Folder Locker▲15

   Lock and Password Protect your files and folders

   2024 · file-folder-locker.arpimi.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Foldr for MacOS▲111

    A Finder extension to create folders with custom icons

    Jan 2026 · matisandoval.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Folder Peek▲135

    Put folders in the menu bar on your Mac

    2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    SpyBuster▲236

    Unmask a spy and save your data

    2022 · macpaw.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Hider 2 ▲83

    The Fort Knox of digital storage: hide & encrypt data (Mac)

    2014 · macpaw.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Informant▲133

    Inspect files on macOS with a single click.

    2021 · github.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Access▲108

    Secure storage for your personal data

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Quick Access▲112

    Organise files in the Mac menu bar

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Trickster▲140

    Keep track of recent files on your Mac

    2017 · apparentsoft.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    BulkFolderLocker▲6

    lock folder, folder locker, folder lock, lock folders

    2025 · autoclose.net · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Shelfinder▲104

    A floating shelf for drag-and-drop files on macOS

    Dec 2025 · shelfinder.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    FolderPlus▲101

    Peek inside any folder without opening it

    Jun 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Protect My Files▲60

    Manage privacy & user access of your Google & OneDrive files

    2021 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    NordLocker▲87

    Store and share your files securely

    2020 · nordlocker.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Cloak▲4

    Lock apps and folders on your Mac with Touch ID

    Jul 2026 · trycloak.app · its alternatives →

24. 24
    F-Vault▲61

    Secure photos, videos and audio files on your Mac

    2021 · okaapps.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →