FileVault AlternativesDisk Encryption Tools and other similar apps like FileVault

FileVault is described as 'Full-disk encryption uses XTS-AES-128 encryption with a 256-bit key to help prevent unauthorized access to the information on your startup disk' and is a Disk Encryption tool in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to FileVault for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Android, Mac and Android Tablet apps. The best FileVault alternative is VeraCrypt, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FileVault are TrueCrypt, DroidFS, LUKS and Windows BitLocker.

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FileVault alternatives page was last updated Jul 10, 2023
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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 FileVault

     

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

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

    • VeraCrypt is Free and Open SourceFileVault is Free and Proprietary
    • VeraCrypt is Privacy focusedFileVault is not according to our users
  2. 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.]

    107 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 FileVault

     
  4. DroidFS icon

    DroidFS

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    DroidFS screenshot 1
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    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 FileVault

     

    • DroidFS is the most popular Android alternative to FileVault.

    • DroidFS is Free and Open SourceFileVault is Free and Proprietary
    • DroidFS is Privacy focused and LightweightFileVault is not according to our users
  5. 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.

    45 LUKS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    LUKS screenshot 1

    LUKS VS FileVault

     
  6. 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.

    91 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 FileVault

     

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

    • Windows BitLocker is Paid and ProprietaryFileVault is Free and Proprietary
  7. Tella icon

    Tella

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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.

    46 Tella alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Tella screenshot 1
    Tella screenshot 2
    Tella screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Data Protection
    3.  Data Vault

    Tella VS FileVault

     

    • Tella is the most popular iPhone alternative to FileVault.

    • Tella is Free and Open SourceFileVault is Free and Proprietary
    • Tella is Privacy focusedFileVault is not according to our users
  9. ZenCrypt icon

    ZenCrypt

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    Welcome to ZenCrypt. With this app, you can safely encrypt files, using a secure and efficient library.

    58 ZenCrypt alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    ZenCrypt screenshot 1
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    ZenCrypt Features

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

    ZenCrypt VS FileVault

     

    • ZenCrypt is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to FileVault.

    • ZenCrypt is Freemium and Open SourceFileVault is Free and Proprietary
  10. 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.

    42 EDS (Encrypted Data Store) alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Compatible with TrueCrypt

    EDS (Encrypted Data Store) VS FileVault

     
  11. 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

    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 FileVault

     
  12. 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...

    57 DiskCryptor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main window

    DiskCryptor VS FileVault

     
  13. eCryptfs icon

    eCryptfs

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    The enterprise cryptographic filesystem for Linux.

    38 eCryptfs alternatives

    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 FileVault

     
  14. 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.

    78 EncFS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    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 FileVault

     
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