FreeOTFE AlternativesDisk Encryption Tools and other similar apps like FreeOTFE

FreeOTFE is described as 'Free, open source, "on-the-fly" (OTFE) disk encryption program for PCs running MS Windows and Windows Mobile PDAs (FreeOTFE4PDA)' and is a Disk Encryption tool in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to FreeOTFE for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best FreeOTFE alternative is TrueCrypt, which is free. Other great apps like FreeOTFE are LUKS, Kleopatra, Windows BitLocker and Tella.

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  1. 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.]

    106 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 FreeOTFE

     

    • TrueCrypt is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to FreeOTFE.

    • TrueCrypt is the most popular free alternative to FreeOTFE.

    • TrueCrypt is Free and ProprietaryFreeOTFE is Free and Open Source
  2. 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.

    44 LUKS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    LUKS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free

    LUKS VS FreeOTFE

     

    • LUKS is the most popular Open Source alternative to FreeOTFE.

    • LUKS is Free and Open SourceFreeOTFE is also Free and Open Source
    • LUKS is Privacy focusedFreeOTFE is not according to our users
  4. Kleopatra icon

    Kleopatra

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    Kleopatra is a certificate manager and a universal crypto GUI.

    34 Kleopatra alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • GnuPG
    Kleopatra screenshot 1

    Kleopatra Features

    1.  GPG Encryption
    2.  PGP Encryption
    3.  Graphical User Interface

    Kleopatra VS FreeOTFE

     
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  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.

    92 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 FreeOTFE

     

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

    • Windows BitLocker is Paid and ProprietaryFreeOTFE is Free and Open Source
  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.

    47 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 FreeOTFE

     

    • Tella is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to FreeOTFE.

    • Tella is Free and Open SourceFreeOTFE is also Free and Open Source
    • Tella is Privacy focusedFreeOTFE is not according to our users
  8. Encrypto icon

    Encrypto

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    Encrypto lets you encrypt files before sending them to friends or coworkers. Just drop a file into Encrypto, set a password, and then send it however you normally would — but this time with added security. It’s free for both Mac and Windows.

    90 Encrypto alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Encrypto screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  PDF encryption
    2.  128-bit encryption

    Encrypto VS FreeOTFE

     
  10. Seahorse icon

    Seahorse

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    Seahorse is a GNOME application for managing encryption keys and passwords in the GNOME Keyring.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GnuPG
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    Seahorse screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  GPG Encryption
    2.  PGP Encryption
    3.  SSH

    Seahorse VS FreeOTFE

     
  11. 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...

    58 DiskCryptor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main window

    DiskCryptor VS FreeOTFE

     
  12. 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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

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

    The latest update is from April 2020.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Compatible with TrueCrypt

    EDS (Encrypted Data Store) VS FreeOTFE

     

    • EDS (Encrypted Data Store) is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to FreeOTFE.

    • EDS (Encrypted Data Store) is Freemium and Open SourceFreeOTFE is Free and Open Source
    • EDS (Encrypted Data Store) is Privacy focusedFreeOTFE is not according to our users
  13. 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

    Country of Origin

    • International

    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 FreeOTFE

     
  14. eCryptfs icon

    eCryptfs

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    The enterprise cryptographic filesystem for Linux.

    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 FreeOTFE

     
  15. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • International

    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 FreeOTFE

     
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