LUKS Alternatives

LUKS is described as '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' and is a Disk Encryption tool in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to LUKS for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and BSD apps. The best LUKS alternative is VeraCrypt, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like LUKS are TrueCrypt, Windows BitLocker, Picocrypt and AES Crypt.

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LUKS

Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool

LUKS is the standard for Linux hard disk encryption. By providing a standard on-disk-format, it does not only facilitate...

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VeraCrypt
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Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
PortableApps.com
Homebrew
Chocolatey
52 VeraCrypt alternatives
VeraCrypt is a free and libre source (open source) disk encryption software brought to you by https://www.idrix.fr
- - VeraCrypt is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to LUKS.
- - VeraCrypt is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to LUKS.
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1. PortableVeraCrypt can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. Privacy focusedVeraCrypt is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
Encrypted storage container
Local file encryption
AES Encryption
Multiplatform
TrueCrypt
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Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
101 TrueCrypt alternatives
[TrueCrypt is not exactly "Open Source", but the source is available. See the reviews to get more information.]
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TrueCrypt Features
1. PortableTrueCrypt can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Security focused
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.

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This alternative is disputed. TrueCrypt is still a legitimate LUKS alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
Windows BitLocker
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Paid • Proprietary
Disk Encryption Tool
Windows
91 Windows BitLocker alternatives
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.
- - Windows BitLocker is the most popular commercial alternative to LUKS.
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Windows BitLocker Features
1. Windows Explorer ExtensionWindows BitLocker can extend Windows Explorer in various ways, for example add context menu options, etc..
Location Mapping
Data Protection
Picocrypt
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
14 Picocrypt alternatives
Picocrypt is a very small (hence Pico), very simple, yet very secure encryption tool that you can use to protect your files. It's designed to be the go-to tool for encryption, with a focus on security, simplicity, and reliability.
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Picocrypt Features
1. PortablePicocrypt can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. LightweightPicocrypt consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
File by file encryption
Multi Platform
AES Encryption
AES Crypt
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
82 AES Crypt alternatives
AES Crypt is an advanced file encryption utility that integrates with the Windows shell or runs from the Linux command prompt to provide a simple, yet powerful, tool for encrypting files using the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).
- - AES Crypt is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to LUKS.
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AES Encryption
Password protection
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EDS (Encrypted Data Store)
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Freemium • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
Android
Android Tablet
41 EDS (Encrypted Data Store) alternatives
With EDS (Encrypted Data Store) you can store your files in the encrypted container to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information.
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EDS (Encrypted Data Store) Features
Compatible with TrueCrypt
eCryptfs
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Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
Linux
38 eCryptfs alternatives
The enterprise cryptographic filesystem for Linux.
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eCryptfs Features
Password protection
Discontinued
last update 2013https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/tyhicks/ecryptfs.git/log/fs/ecryptfs
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CipherShed
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Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
38 CipherShed alternatives
A fork of the now-discontinued TrueCrypt. CipherShed is a program that can be used to create encrypted files or encrypt entire drives (including USB flash drives and external HDDs).
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CipherShed Features
Password protection
AES Encryption
Discontinued
No releases since Sep 6, 2017. See https://www.ciphershed.org/news/
EncFS
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Linux
BSD
77 EncFS alternatives
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.
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iPhone Backup
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
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DiskCryptor
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Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
Windows
56 DiskCryptor alternatives
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...
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S.S.E. File Encryptor
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Freemium • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
53 S.S.E. File Encryptor alternatives
S.S.E. File Encryptor is a cross-platform encrypter/decrypter of files and folders.
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Steganography
Support for Android Things
File Lock PEA
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Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
84 File Lock PEA alternatives
Platform-independent password-based authenticated encryption of files & folders.
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File Lock PEA Features
1. Encrypted BackupFile Lock PEA uses encryption algorithms to keep your files safe as well as prevent unauthorized access.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in File Lock PEA without registration.
3. No TrackingFile Lock PEA will not track you or use your personal data.
4. PortableFile Lock PEA can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
5. Ad-freeFile Lock PEA doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. Privacy focusedFile Lock PEA is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
7. AES-256 EncryptionFile Lock PEA has AES-256 Encryption, i.e. very strong security.
Authenticated encryption
File by file encryption
Password protection