FileVault AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Disk Encryption Tools for Windows

FileVault is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows Disk Encryption Tool alternative is VeraCrypt, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to FileVault and 16 are Disk Encryption Tools available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows Disk Encryption Tool alternatives to FileVault are TrueCrypt, Windows BitLocker, CipherShed and DiskCryptor.

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FileVault

Disk Encryption Tool
Free • Proprietary

FileVault 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.

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FileVault alternatives page was last updated Jun 13, 2022

VeraCrypt
VeraCrypt is a free and libre source (open source) disk encryption software brought to you by https://www.idrix.fr
56 VeraCrypt alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Disk Encryption Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- PortableApps.com
- Homebrew
- Chocolatey
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VeraCrypt Features
1. Encrypted storage container
2. Local file encryption
3. Portable
4. AES Encryption
5. Multiplatform
6. Privacy focused
7. AES-256 Encryption
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VeraCrypt VS FileVault
Is VeraCrypt a good alternative to 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

TrueCrypt
[TrueCrypt is not exactly "Open Source", but the source is available. See the reviews to get more information.]
102 TrueCrypt alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Disk Encryption Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
TrueCrypt Features
Portable
Security focused
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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.

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Windows BitLocker
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.
90 Windows BitLocker alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Disk Encryption Tool
Platforms
- Windows
Windows BitLocker Features
Windows Explorer Extension
Location Mapping
Data Protection
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Windows BitLocker VS FileVault
Is Windows BitLocker a good alternative to FileVault?
- Windows BitLocker is the most popular commercial alternative to FileVault.
- Windows BitLocker is Paid and ProprietaryFileVault is Free and Proprietary

CipherShed
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
- Disk Encryption Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
CipherShed Features
Password protection
Encrypt Folder
AES Encryption
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Discontinued
No releases since Sep 6, 2017. See https://www.ciphershed.org/news/

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DiskCryptor
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...
56 DiskCryptor alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Disk Encryption Tool
Platforms
- Windows
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FreeOTFE
FreeOTFE is a free, open source, "on-the-fly" (OTFE) disk encryption program for PCs running MS Windows and Windows Mobile PDAs (FreeOTFE4PDA).
54 FreeOTFE alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Disk Encryption Tool
Platforms
- Windows
- Windows Mobile
FreeOTFE Features
Portable
Virtual Disk
AES Encryption
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Discontinued
Discontinued per Wikipedia page (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FreeOTFE)

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LibreCrypt
LibreCrypt (formerly DoxBox) is an open-source disk encryption for Windows and the successor of FreeOTFE
84 LibreCrypt alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Disk Encryption Tool
Platforms
- Windows
Discontinued
Last release Nov 24, 2015https://github.com/t-d-k/LibreCrypt/releases

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Encrypted Partition Mounter
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.
34 Encrypted Partition Mounter alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Disk Encryption Tool
Platforms
- Windows
Encrypted Partition Mounter Features
Encrypted Backup
Mounting drives
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Steganos Privacy Suite
Digital Safe and Password management to protect your data and privacy.
226 Steganos Privacy Suite alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Password Manager
- Disk Encryption Tool
Platforms
- Windows
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Steganos Privacy Suite Features
1. AES-256 Encryption
2. End-to-End Encryption
3. Privacy focused
4. AES Encryption
5. Password protection
6. Encrypted Email
7. Password safe
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ProxyCrypt
ProxyCrypt is a command line tool that creates encrypted volumes within a file or a hard drive.
62 ProxyCrypt alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Disk Encryption Tool
Platforms
- Windows
- ImDisk Virtual Disk Driver
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east-tec SafeBit
east-tec SafeBit is the perfect electronic vault you need for your privacy. It features on-the-fly AES encryption, by creating virtual encrypted disk drives, where you can hide files and folders, keep them encrypted all the time, but still work with them just like you work with...
18 east-tec SafeBit alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Disk Encryption Tool
Platforms
- Windows
east-tec SafeBit Features
AES Encryption
Encrypt Folder
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CyberSafe Top Secret
CyberSafe Top Secret is an information security program that uses modern encryption algorithms (RSA, AES, BlowFish, etc.).
87 CyberSafe Top Secret alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Disk Encryption Tool
Platforms
- Windows
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CyberSafe Top Secret VS FileVault
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