FileVault Alternatives for Windows

FileVault is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows 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 many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to FileVault are TrueCrypt, Windows BitLocker, FreeOTFE and DiskCryptor.

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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.

    67 VeraCrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    110 TrueCrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main TrueCrypt Window
     
  4. 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.

    95 Windows BitLocker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Windows BitLocker screenshot 1
     

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

    • Windows BitLocker is Paid and ProprietaryFileVault is Free and Proprietary
  5. FreeOTFE icon

    FreeOTFE

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    FreeOTFE is a free, open source, "on-the-fly" (OTFE) disk encryption program for PCs running MS Windows and Windows Mobile PDAs (FreeOTFE4PDA).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
    Main window
     
  6. 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...

    59 DiskCryptor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main window
     
  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).

    41 CipherShed alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    CipherShed screenshot 1
     

  11. ProxyCrypt

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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
    ProxyCrypt screenshot 1
     
  12. east-tec SafeBit icon

    east-tec SafeBit

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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
    east-tec SafeBit Main Windows
     
  13. CyberSafe Top Secret icon

    CyberSafe Top Secret

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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
    CyberSafe Top Secret screenshot 1
     
  14. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    FinalCrypt screenshot 1
     
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