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, 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, LUKS, DroidFS and Windows BitLocker.

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  1. EncFS icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  2. LibreCrypt icon
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    LibreCrypt (formerly DoxBox) is an open-source disk encryption for Windows and the successor of FreeOTFE

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. Luks manager icon
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    LUKS Manager provides on-the-fly encryption (AES by default) to virtual folders on Android devices.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  4. RealCrypt icon
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    The realcrypt application in the RPM Fusion repo is an encryption application based on truecrypt, freely available at http://www.truecrypt.org/. It differs from truecrypt in only the following ways:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    ProxyCrypt is a command line tool that creates encrypted volumes within a file or a hard drive.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • ImDisk Virtual Disk Driver
     
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    East-tec SafeBit is an on-the-fly disk encryption software that creates password-protected virtual drives to securely store and protect your confidential files from unauthorized access.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. DVCrypt PRO icon
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    DVCrypt PRO is a versatile software package designed to meet the needs of individuals and businesses wishing to prevent data theft. Data encryption is essential for enhanced cybersecurity, limiting access to only those with the keys and providing a strong defense against...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Knox icon
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    Knox offers easy disk image encryption and comes with a built-in backup service. Knox can automatically back up any or all vaults to a local hard drive, an iPod, an iDisk, or a network volume. Gives you many of the benefits of FileVault or individual encrypted disk images via an...

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    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    CyberSafe Top Secret is an information security program that uses modern encryption algorithms (RSA, AES, BlowFish, etc.).

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. FinalCrypt icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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