Open Source EncFS Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to EncFS for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best open source Linux alternative is VeraCrypt. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to EncFS and 17 are open source and available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Linux alternatives to EncFS are Cryptomator, LUKS, File Lock PEA and AVGVSTO .

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EncFS alternatives page was last updated Jun 14, 2025
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  1. VeraCrypt icon

    VeraCrypt

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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.

    60 VeraCrypt alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    Cryptomator

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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.

    67 Cryptomator alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    Cryptomator screenshot 1

    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.  Works Offline
    9.  Portable
    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
    -1

    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
  4. 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

    LUKS VS EncFS

     
  5. File Lock PEA icon

    File Lock PEA

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    File Lock PEA screenshot 1

    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

     
  6. AVGVSTO icon

    AVGVSTO

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    The AVGVSTO project by Roy Merlo and RPX is an open-source advanced encryption tool developed in Python. It is designed to protect sensitive data by physically binding it to an authorized USB drive, making decryption possible only when the device is connected.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    AVGVSTO screenshot 1

    AVGVSTO Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  Encrypt Folder

    AVGVSTO VS EncFS

     
  7. 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).

    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 EncFS

     
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    gocryptfs

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    gocryptfs uses file-based encryption that is implemented as a mountable FUSE filesystem. Each file in gocryptfs is stored one corresponding encrypted file on the hard disk. The screenshot below shows a mounted gocryptfs filesystem (left) and the encrypted files (right).

    14 gocryptfs alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    Before and after

    gocryptfs VS EncFS

     
    Comments about gocryptfs as an Alternative to EncFS
    Guest
    Positive Mar 27, 2023
    0

    It does not have the security vulnerabilities of EncFS.

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    • gocryptfs is Free and Open SourceEncFS is also Free and Open Source
  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 EncFS

     
  11. S.S.E. File Encryptor icon

    S.S.E. File Encryptor

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    S.S.E. File Encryptor is a cross-platform encrypter/decrypter of files and folders.

    62 S.S.E. File Encryptor alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    S.S.E. File Encryptor screenshot 1

    S.S.E. File Encryptor Features

    1.  Steganography
    2.  Support for Android Things

    S.S.E. File Encryptor VS EncFS

     
  12. CryFS icon

    CryFS

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    CryFS encrypts your files, so you can safely store them anywhere. It works well together with cloud services like Dropbox, iCloud, OneDrive and others.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    CryFS screenshot 1

    CryFS Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Password protection
    3.  AES Encryption
    4.  Encrypt Folder

    CryFS VS EncFS

     
  13. FinalCrypt icon

    FinalCrypt

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    FinalCrypt uses the most unbreakable encryption: "One Time Pad" Encryption and has a well designed graphical user interface and an equally advanced command line interface for large automations.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    FinalCrypt screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last commit and version is from May 2021.

    FinalCrypt VS EncFS

     
  14. DCrypt icon

    DCrypt

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    DCrypt is an encryption and decryption tool that combines in a smart way multiple algorithms. The combination of multiple strong algorithms makes it much more difficult for hackers to get the plain content of the encrypted file without the password.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    DCrypt Features

    1.  Password protection

    DCrypt VS EncFS

     
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