FileVault Alternatives
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, Mac, Android and BSD. The best alternative is VeraCrypt, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FileVault are TrueCrypt, DroidFS, LUKS and Windows BitLocker.
VeraCrypt
Is this a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Disk Encryption Tool
46 alternatives to VeraCrypt- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- PortableApps.com
- Homebrew
- Chocolatey
VeraCrypt is a free and libre source (open source) disk encryption software brought to you by https://www.idrix.fr
VeraCrypt Features
TrueCrypt
Is this a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Disk Encryption Tool
95 alternatives to TrueCrypt- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
[TrueCrypt is not exactly "Open Source", but the source is available. See the reviews to get more information.]
TrueCrypt Features
DiscontinuedThe 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.
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.
DroidFS Features
LUKS
Is this a good alternative?YesNo39 alternatives to LUKS- Free • Open Source
- Disk Encryption Tool
- Linux
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.
Windows BitLocker
Is this a good alternative?YesNo87 alternatives to Windows BitLocker- Paid • Proprietary
- Disk Encryption Tool
- Windows
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.
Windows BitLocker Features
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.
EncFS Features
WarningThe 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
EDS (Encrypted Data Store)
Is this a good alternative?YesNo- Freemium • Open Source
- Disk Encryption Tool
40 alternatives to EDS (Encrypted Data Store)- Android
- Android Tablet
With EDS (Encrypted Data Store) you can store your files in the encrypted container to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information.
EDS (Encrypted Data Store) Features
CipherShed
Is this a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Disk Encryption Tool
33 alternatives to CipherShed- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
A fork of the now-discontinued TrueCrypt. CipherShed is a program that can be used to create encrypted files or encrypt entire drives (including USB flash drives and external HDDs).
CipherShed Features
DiscontinuedNo releases since Sep 6, 2017. See https://www.ciphershed.org/news/
DiskCryptor
Is this a good alternative?YesNo51 alternatives to DiskCryptor- Free • Open Source
- Disk Encryption Tool
- Windows
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...
Encrypted Partition Mounter
Is this a good alternative?YesNo29 alternatives to Encrypted Partition Mounter- Free • Proprietary
- Disk Encryption Tool
- Windows
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.
Encrypted Partition Mounter Features