EncFS Alternatives

EncFS is described as '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' and is an app in the backup & sync category. There are more than 50 alternatives to EncFS for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best EncFS alternative is VeraCrypt, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like EncFS are Cryptomator, TrueCrypt, DroidFS and LUKS.

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EncFS alternatives page was last updated Jul 10, 2023
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  1. VeraCrypt icon
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    Ensure your data's security by encrypting entire partitions, storage devices, or system drives with VeraCrypt. Benefit from transparent and automatic real-time encryption, hardware acceleration on modern processors, and robust security algorithms that are resistant to brute-force attacks.

    59 VeraCrypt alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

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

    VeraCrypt VS EncFS

     
    • VeraCrypt is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to EncFS.

    • VeraCrypt is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to EncFS.

    • VeraCrypt is Free and Open SourceEncFS is also Free and Open Source
    • VeraCrypt is Privacy focusedEncFS is not according to our users
  2. Cryptomator icon
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    Cryptomator provides transparent, client-side encryption for your cloud. Protect your documents from unauthorized access. Cryptomator is free and open source software, so you can rest assured there are no backdoors.

    63 Cryptomator alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey

    Properties

    1.  User friendly
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Client side encryption
    2.  Encrypted Backup
    3.  File by file encryption
    4.  Encrypted sync
    5.  Multi Platform
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Virtual Disk
    8.  Portable
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  End-to-End Encryption
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Encrypt Folder

    Cryptomator VS EncFS

     
    Comments about Cryptomator as an Alternative to EncFS
    Guest
    Positive Oct 26, 2016
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    Free, open-source, uses strong AES encryption to protect your files and privacy, compatible with ANY online syncing/backup service, and works on Windows, Mac and Linux. Very fast support also. Highly recommended if you're using Dropbox, Google Drive or similar.

    Guest
    Positive May 28, 2018
    -1

    Perfect instead of EncFS (file based encryption, so it can be used for sync or backup into any cloud).

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    • Almost everyone thinks Cryptomator is a great EncFS alternative.

    • Cryptomator is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to EncFS.

    • Cryptomator is Freemium and Open SourceEncFS is Free and Open Source
    • Cryptomator is Privacy focusedEncFS is not according to our users
  3. TrueCrypt icon
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    [TrueCrypt is not exactly "Open Source", but the source is available. See the reviews to get more information.]

    105 TrueCrypt alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    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 EncFS

     
  4. DroidFS icon
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    DroidFS is an alternative way to use encrypted overlay filesystems on Android that uses its own internal file explorer instead of mounting virtual volumes. It currently only works with gocryptfs but support for CryFS could be added in the future.

    28 DroidFS alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Built-in viewer
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Client side encryption
    8.  Android Security

    DroidFS VS EncFS

     
  5. LUKS icon
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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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux

    LUKS VS EncFS

     
  6. AES Crypt icon
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    Easily encrypt files with user-friendly software using the powerful AES standard for security on Windows, macOS, and Linux, featuring robust 256-bit encryption for safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access, ideal for secure data storage, email transmission, and internet uploads.

    81 AES Crypt alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    AES Crypt Features

    1.  AES Encryption
    2.  Dims background windows
    3.  Encrypt Folder
    4.  Password protection

    AES Crypt VS EncFS

     
    • AES Crypt is the most popular commercial alternative to EncFS.

    • AES Crypt is Paid and ProprietaryEncFS is Free and Open Source
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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.

    91 Windows BitLocker alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Windows BitLocker Features

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

    Windows BitLocker VS EncFS

     
  8. Tella icon
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    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.

    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

    Tella VS EncFS

     
  9. File Lock PEA icon
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    Platform-independent password-based authenticated encryption of files & folders.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

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

    File Lock PEA VS EncFS

     
  10. Hat.sh icon
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    hat.sh is a javascript app that provides secure file encryption using the AES-256-GCM algorithm from WebCryptoAPI provided by your browser. it was coded following the WebCrypto Documentations .

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • AE flagUnited Arab Emirates

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Serverless

    Hat.sh VS EncFS

     
    • Hat.sh is the most popular Web-based alternative to EncFS.

    • Hat.sh is Free and Open SourceEncFS is also Free and Open Source
  11. ZenCrypt icon
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    Welcome to ZenCrypt. With this app, you can safely encrypt files, using a secure and efficient library.

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    ZenCrypt Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  Protected by Password
    3.  AES Encryption

    ZenCrypt VS EncFS

     
  12. Boxcryptor icon
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    Boxcryptor is an easy-to-use encryption software optimized for the cloud. It allows the secure use of cloud storage services without sacrificing comfort.

    57 Boxcryptor alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    Discontinued

    Boxcryptor has been acquired by Dropbox on November 29, 2022, and is no longer accepting new users. https://www.boxcryptor.com/en/blog/post/boxcryptor-and-dropbox-user-info/

    Boxcryptor Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  WebDAV Support
    4.  Encrypt Folder
    5.  AES Encryption

    Boxcryptor VS EncFS

     
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