Cryptonite Alternatives

Cryptonite is described as 'Brings EncFS and TrueCrypt to Android. You can browse, export and open EncFS-encrypted directories and files on your Dropbox and on your phone. On rooted phones that support FUSE (e.g. CyanogenMod) you can also mount EncFS and TrueCrypt volumes' and is an app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Cryptonite for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best Cryptonite alternative is TrueCrypt, which is free. Other great apps like Cryptonite are LUKS, Windows BitLocker, DiskCryptor and FreeOTFE.

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Cryptonite brings EncFS and TrueCrypt to Android. You can browse, export and open EncFS-encrypted directories and files on...

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Cryptonite alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 2022
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  1. TrueCrypt icon

    TrueCrypt

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

    106 TrueCrypt alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main TrueCrypt Window
    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.

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Portable

    TrueCrypt VS Cryptonite

     

    • TrueCrypt is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Cryptonite.

    • TrueCrypt is the most popular free alternative to Cryptonite.

    • TrueCrypt is Free and ProprietaryCryptonite is Free and Open Source
  2. LUKS icon

    LUKS

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    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    LUKS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free

    LUKS VS Cryptonite

     

    • LUKS is the most popular Open Source alternative to Cryptonite.

    • LUKS is Free and Open SourceCryptonite is also Free and Open Source
    • LUKS is Privacy focusedCryptonite is not according to our users
  4. Windows BitLocker icon

    Windows BitLocker

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    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.

    92 Windows BitLocker alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Windows BitLocker screenshot 1

    Windows BitLocker Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    2.  Location Mapping
    3.  Data Protection

    Windows BitLocker VS Cryptonite

     

    • Windows BitLocker is the most popular commercial alternative to Cryptonite.

    • Windows BitLocker is Paid and ProprietaryCryptonite is Free and Open Source
  5. DiskCryptor icon

    DiskCryptor

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    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...

    58 DiskCryptor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main window

    DiskCryptor VS Cryptonite

     
  6. FreeOTFE icon

    FreeOTFE

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
    Main window
    Discontinued

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

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Virtual Disk
    4.  AES Encryption

    FreeOTFE VS Cryptonite

     
  7. EDS (Encrypted Data Store) icon

    EDS (Encrypted Data Store)

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

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    EDS (Encrypted Data Store) screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest update is from April 2020.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Compatible with TrueCrypt

    EDS (Encrypted Data Store) VS Cryptonite

     

    • EDS (Encrypted Data Store) is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Cryptonite.

    • EDS (Encrypted Data Store) is Freemium and Open SourceCryptonite is Free and Open Source
    • EDS (Encrypted Data Store) is Privacy focusedCryptonite is not according to our users
  9. CipherShed icon

    CipherShed

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    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    CipherShed screenshot 1
    Discontinued

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

    CipherShed Features

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

    CipherShed VS Cryptonite

     
  10. eCryptfs icon

    eCryptfs

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    The enterprise cryptographic filesystem for Linux.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Discontinued

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

    eCryptfs Features

    1.  Password protection
    2.  Encrypt Folder

    eCryptfs VS Cryptonite

     
  11. EncFS icon

    EncFS

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    EncFS provides an encrypted filesystem in user-space. It runs without any special permissions and uses the FUSE library and Linux kernel module to provide the filesystem interface. You can find links to source and binary releases below.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Warning

    The author has agreed that EncFS in its current form is dangerous (to security) for several reasons. Wikipedia has a brief summary: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EncFS#General_Security_ConcernsThe actual audit, which the author participated in, is here: https://defuse.ca/audits/encfs.htm

    EncFS Features

    1.  iPhone Backup
    2.  Encrypt Folder

    EncFS VS Cryptonite

     
  12. Luks manager icon

    Luks manager

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Luks manager screenshot 1
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    Luks manager screenshot 3
    Discontinued

    No longer exists

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Root required
    2.  Ad-free

    Luks manager VS Cryptonite

     
  13. LibreCrypt icon

    LibreCrypt

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    LibreCrypt screenshot 1
    Discontinued

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

    LibreCrypt VS Cryptonite

     
  14. EncFSMP icon

    EncFSMP

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    EncFSMP, a program to mount EncFS folders on Windows and OS X.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    EncFSMP screenshot 1

    EncFSMP Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  LUKS Encryption
    3.  Windows EncFS support
    4.  Mounting drives

    EncFSMP VS Cryptonite

     
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