Disk Encryption Tools

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  1. VeraCrypt icon
     486 likes

    VeraCrypt is a free and libre source (open source) disk encryption software brought to you by https://www.idrix.fr

    57 VeraCrypt alternatives
    Langage

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    VeraCrypt screenshot 1
    Encrypted volume wizard. Step 1.
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    Encrypted volume wizard. Step 3.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted storage container
    2.  Local file encryption
    3.  Portable
    4.  AES Encryption
    5.  Multiplatform
    6.  AES-256 Encryption
  2. TrueCrypt icon
     867 likes

    [TrueCrypt is not exactly "Open Source", but the source is available. See the reviews to get more information.]

    104 TrueCrypt alternatives
    Main TrueCrypt Window

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    TrueCrypt Volume Creation Wizard – encryption/hash algorithms
    Portable Mode with administrator privileges
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    In portable mode the TrueCrypt driver is unloaded

    TrueCrypt Features

    1.  Portable
    Discontinued

    The development of TrueCrypt was ended in 5/2014 after Microsoft terminated support of Windows XP. Windows 8/7/Vista and later offer integrated support for encrypted disks and virtual disk images. Such integrated support is also available on other platforms. You should migrate any data encrypted by TrueCrypt to encrypted disks or virtual disk images supported on your platform.

  3. LUKS icon
     50 likes

    LUKS is the standard for Linux hard disk encryption. By providing a standard on-disk-format, it does not only facilitate compatibility among distributions, but also provides secure management of multiple user passwords.

    44 LUKS alternatives
    LUKS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
  4. Windows BitLocker icon
     35 likes

    BitLocker Drive Encryption is a data protection feature that integrates with the operating system and addresses the threats of data theft or exposure from lost, stolen, or inappropriately decommissioned computers.

    91 Windows BitLocker alternatives
    Windows BitLocker screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Windows BitLocker screenshot 1
    Windows BitLocker screenshot 2
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    Windows BitLocker screenshot 3

    Windows BitLocker Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    2.  Location Mapping
    3.  Data Protection
  5. Tella icon
     6 likes

    Tella is a mobile app designed to protect human rights defenders, advocates, and journalists by encrypting and hiding their sensitive data and safely uploading it to their organization's server.

    43 Tella alternatives
    Tella screenshot 1
    Tella screenshot 2
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    Tella screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Data Protection
    3.  Data Vault
  6. File Lock PEA icon
     13 likes

    Platform-independent password-based authenticated encryption of files & folders.

    88 File Lock PEA alternatives
    File Lock PEA screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Authenticated encryption
    2.  File by file encryption
    3.  Encrypted Backup
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Portable
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  AES-256 Encryption
    9.  Encrypt Folder
    10.  Password protection
  7. EDS (Encrypted Data Store) icon
     9 likes

    With EDS (Encrypted Data Store) you can store your files in the encrypted container to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information.

    42 EDS (Encrypted Data Store) alternatives
    EDS (Encrypted Data Store) screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    EDS (Encrypted Data Store) screenshot 1
    EDS (Encrypted Data Store) screenshot 2
    +3
    EDS (Encrypted Data Store) screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Compatible with TrueCrypt
  8. CipherShed icon
     30 likes

    CipherShed is a program that can be used to create encrypted files or encrypt entire drives (including USB flash drives and external HDDs).

    38 CipherShed alternatives
    CipherShed screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    CipherShed Features

    1.  Password protection
    2.  Encrypt Folder
    3.  AES Encryption
    Discontinued

    No releases since Sep 6, 2017. See https://www.ciphershed.org/news/

  9. eCryptfs icon
     15 likes

    The enterprise cryptographic filesystem for Linux.

    38 eCryptfs alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    eCryptfs Features

    1.  Password protection
    2.  Encrypt Folder
    Discontinued

    last update 2013https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/tyhicks/ecryptfs.git/log/fs/ecryptfs

  10. DiskCryptor icon
     32 likes

    DiskCryptor is a free and open-source utility that offers encryption of all disk partitions, including the system partition. Originally conceived as a replacement for DriveCrypt Plus Pack and PGP Whole Disk Encryption (WDE), the project aims to create the best product in its...

    56 DiskCryptor alternatives
    Main window

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    About
    Bootloader Configuration
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    General Settings
  11. FreeOTFE icon
     14 likes

    FreeOTFE is a free, open source, "on-the-fly" (OTFE) disk encryption program for PCs running MS Windows and Windows Mobile PDAs (FreeOTFE4PDA).

    54 FreeOTFE alternatives
    Main window

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
    Password entry dialog
    Main window on PDA
    +2
    FreeOTFE screenshot 3

    FreeOTFE Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Virtual Disk
    3.  AES Encryption
    Discontinued

    Discontinued per Wikipedia page (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FreeOTFE)

  12. Luks manager icon
     8 likes

    LUKS Manager provides on-the-fly encryption (AES by default) to virtual folders on Android devices.

    38 Luks manager alternatives
    Luks manager screenshot 1
    Luks manager screenshot 2
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    Luks manager screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    Luks manager Features

    1.  Root required
    Discontinued

    Website and app unavailable.

  13. LibreCrypt icon
     13 likes

    LibreCrypt (formerly DoxBox) is an open-source disk encryption for Windows and the successor of FreeOTFE

    84 LibreCrypt alternatives
    LibreCrypt screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    Last release Nov 24, 2015https://github.com/t-d-k/LibreCrypt/releases

  14. zuluCrypt icon
     1 like

    zuluCrypt is a free hard drives encryption, supports PLAIN dm-crypt, LUKS, TrueCrypt, VeraCrypt, and Microsoft’s BitLocker volumes. Currently Linux only.

    13 zuluCrypt alternatives
    zuluCrypt screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
  15. Encrypted Partition Mounter icon
     4 likes

    This app eases the use of mounting (loading) encrypted partitions (also called Volumes), a disk drive may consist of several of those areas, usually represented by a drive letter.

    35 Encrypted Partition Mounter alternatives
    Encrypted Partition Mounter screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Encrypted Partition Mounter screenshot 1
    Encrypted Partition Mounter screenshot 2
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    Encrypted Partition Mounter screenshot 3

    Encrypted Partition Mounter Features

    1.  Encrypted Backup
    2.  Mounting drives