Head-to-head · Ransomware Decryption Tools
Avast Decryption Tools vs Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor
Avast Decryption Tools leads on 0 checks, Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAvast Decryption Tools · 9.3/10
- Free planboth
Avast Decryption Tools scores higher on our rubric for ransomware decryption tools: 9.3 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.
Avast Decryption Tools is the better fit for windows users checking for a listed ransomware strain. Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor is the better fit for windows users needing a versatile decryptor.
- Avast Decryption Tools fits best
Windows users checking for a listed ransomware strain
- Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor fits best
Windows users needing a versatile decryptor
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Side by side
| Feature | Avast Decryption Tools 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor 9.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Ranking | #1 in Ransomware Decryption Tools | #2 in Ransomware Decryption Tools |
| Best for | Windows users checking for a listed ransomware strain | Windows users needing a versatile decryptor |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Avast Decryption Tools 0/2 · Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor 0/2 | ||
| Offline use | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Command-line operation | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Supported strains | AES_NI, Alcatraz Locker, Apocalypse, AtomSilo, LockFile, Babuk, BadBlock, Bart, BigBobRoss, BTCWare, Crypt888, CryptoMix (Offline), CrySiS, EncrypTile, FindZip, Fonix, GandCrab, Globe, HermeticRansom, HiddenTear, Jigsaw, LambdaLocker, Legion, NoobCrypt, Prometheus, Stampado, SZFLocker, TargetCompany, TeslaCrypt, Troldesh / Shade, XData | CryptXXX V1/V2/V3/V4/V5; TeslaCrypt V1/V2/V3/V4; SNSLocker; AutoLocky; BadBlock; 777; XORIST; XORBAT; CERBER V1; Stampado; Nemucod; Chimera; LECHIFFRE; MirCop; Jigsaw; Globe/Purge; DXXD; Teamxrat/Xpan; Crysis; TeleCrypt; DemoTool; WannaCry (WCRY); Petya |
| Recovery method | Decryptor | Decryptor |
| Supported operating systems | Windows | Windows |
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| Our verdict | Avast Decryption Tools is a collection of free downloadable utilities for recovering files encrypted by selected ransomware strains. It is suited to Windows users who can identify or investigate a possible match from Avast's… Read the review → |
Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor is a downloadable Windows utility for people trying to recover files encrypted by supported ransomware families. It lets users select a family manually or ask the tool to attempt identification from a… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Avast Decryption Tools — where it wins
- Lists strain names alongside file-extension and ransom-note clues
- Covers both AtomSilo and LockFile variants with one decryptor
- CryptoMix tool can decrypt files encrypted with an offline key
Where it doesn't
- Decryptors work only for selected ransomware strains and variants
- CryptoMix support is limited to files encrypted with an offline key
- Mac users need an emulation layer such as WINE or CrossOver
Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor — where it wins
- Supports a long list of named ransomware families.
- Offers manual selection or signature-based family identification.
- Processes individual files or folders recursively and creates logs.
Where it doesn't
- Decryption results vary by family and infection conditions.
- Some files may be only partially recovered.
- Some families require a matching clean and infected file pair.
- Avast Decryption Tools9.3/10 · Free plan
A free collection of strain-specific Windows tools, with coverage limited to supported variants.
Visit AvastFull verdict → - Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor9.1/10 · Free plan
A free Windows decryptor with broad family coverage, but recovery depends on the infection.
Visit Trend MicroFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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