Knox AlternativesDisk Encryption Tools and other similar apps like Knox

Knox is described as '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' and is a Disk Encryption tool in the backup & sync category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Knox for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best Knox alternative is TrueCrypt, which is free. Other great apps like Knox are LUKS, Windows BitLocker, Tella and Encrypto.

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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...

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Knox alternatives page was last updated Jul 10, 2023
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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.]

    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 Knox

     

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

    • TrueCrypt is the most popular free alternative to Knox.

    • TrueCrypt is Free and ProprietaryKnox is Paid and Proprietary
  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

    Platforms

    • Linux
    LUKS screenshot 1

    LUKS VS Knox

     

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

    • LUKS is Free and Open SourceKnox is Paid and Proprietary
  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.

    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 Knox

     

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

    • Windows BitLocker is Paid and ProprietaryKnox is also Paid and Proprietary
  5. 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 Knox

     

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

    • Tella is Free and Open SourceKnox is Paid and Proprietary
    • Tella is Privacy focusedKnox is not according to our users
  6. 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 Knox

     
    Comments about Encrypto as an Alternative to Knox
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    Positive •Mar 2, 2017
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    You can encrypt files and folders and workshop smoothly between OSX and Windows. It is not a vault like Knox.

    Knox Icon
    Encrypto icon
    • Encrypto is Free and ProprietaryKnox is Paid and Proprietary
    • Encrypto is LightweightKnox is not according to our users
  7. Seahorse icon

    Seahorse

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

    33 Seahorse alternatives

    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 Knox

     
  9. 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 Knox

     

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

    • EDS (Encrypted Data Store) is Freemium and Open SourceKnox is Paid and Proprietary
    • EDS (Encrypted Data Store) is Privacy focusedKnox is not according to our users
  10. 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...

    56 DiskCryptor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main window

    DiskCryptor VS Knox

     
  11. 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 Knox

     
  12. 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.

    78 EncFS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    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 Knox

     
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    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).

    54 FreeOTFE alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
    Main window
    Discontinued

    Discontinued per Wikipedia page (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FreeOTFE)

    FreeOTFE Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Virtual Disk
    3.  AES Encryption

    FreeOTFE VS Knox

     
  14. Luks manager icon

    Luks manager

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    LUKS Manager provides on-the-fly encryption (AES by default) to virtual folders on Android devices.

    38 Luks manager alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Luks manager screenshot 1
    Luks manager screenshot 2
    Luks manager screenshot 3
    Discontinued

    Website and app unavailable.

    Luks manager Features

    1.  Root required

    Luks manager VS Knox

     
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