GostCrypt Alternatives

GostCrypt is described as 'The Gostcrypt project has been launched at the end of 2013 as fork of the (late) Truecrypt project' and is an app. There are more than 50 alternatives to GostCrypt for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best GostCrypt alternative is VeraCrypt, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GostCrypt are TrueCrypt, LUKS, Windows BitLocker and Tella.

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GostCrypt alternatives are mainly Disk Encryption Tools but may also be Password Managers or File Encryption Software.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of GostCrypt.
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The Gostcrypt project has been launched at the end of 2013 as fork of the (late) Truecrypt project.

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GostCrypt alternatives page was last updated Jul 10, 2023
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  1. VeraCrypt icon

    VeraCrypt

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    VeraCrypt is a free and libre source (open source) disk encryption software brought to you by https://www.idrix.fr

    60 VeraCrypt alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted storage container
    2.  Local file encryption
    3.  Portable
    4.  AES Encryption
    5.  Multiplatform
    6.  AES-256 Encryption

    VeraCrypt VS GostCrypt

     

    • VeraCrypt is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to GostCrypt.

    • VeraCrypt is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to GostCrypt.

    • VeraCrypt is Free and Open SourceGostCrypt is also Free and Open Source
    • VeraCrypt is Privacy focusedGostCrypt 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.]

    107 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 GostCrypt

     
  4. 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.

    45 LUKS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    LUKS screenshot 1

    LUKS VS GostCrypt

     
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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.

    91 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 GostCrypt

     

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

    • Windows BitLocker is Paid and ProprietaryGostCrypt 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.

    46 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 GostCrypt

     

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

    • Tella is Free and Open SourceGostCrypt is also Free and Open Source
    • Tella is Privacy focusedGostCrypt 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.

    88 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 GostCrypt

     
  10. ZenCrypt icon

    ZenCrypt

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    Welcome to ZenCrypt. With this app, you can safely encrypt files, using a secure and efficient library.

    58 ZenCrypt alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    ZenCrypt screenshot 1
    ZenCrypt screenshot 2
    ZenCrypt screenshot 3

    ZenCrypt Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  Protected by Password
    3.  AES Encryption

    ZenCrypt VS GostCrypt

     

    • ZenCrypt is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to GostCrypt.

    • ZenCrypt is Freemium and Open SourceGostCrypt is Free and Open Source
  11. Boxcryptor icon

    Boxcryptor

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    Boxcryptor is an easy-to-use encryption software optimized for the cloud. It allows the secure use of cloud storage services without sacrificing comfort.

    57 Boxcryptor alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    Boxcryptor screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Boxcryptor has been acquired by Dropbox on November 29, 2022, and is no longer accepting new users. https://www.boxcryptor.com/en/blog/post/boxcryptor-and-dropbox-user-info/

    Boxcryptor Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  WebDAV Support
    4.  Encrypt Folder
    5.  AES Encryption

    Boxcryptor VS GostCrypt

     

    • Boxcryptor is the most popular iPad alternative to GostCrypt.

    • Boxcryptor is Freemium and ProprietaryGostCrypt is Free and Open Source
  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.

    42 EDS (Encrypted Data Store) alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Compatible with TrueCrypt

    EDS (Encrypted Data Store) VS GostCrypt

     
  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

    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 GostCrypt

     
  14. 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...

    57 DiskCryptor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main window

    DiskCryptor VS GostCrypt

     
  15. eCryptfs icon

    eCryptfs

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    The enterprise cryptographic filesystem for Linux.

    38 eCryptfs alternatives

    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 GostCrypt

     
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