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 popular 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 iPhone apps. The best LUKS alternative is VeraCrypt, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like LUKS are TrueCrypt, Picocrypt, EDS (Encrypted Data Store) and AES Crypt.

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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

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. CryptoForge icon
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    Data encryption software by CryptoForge allows you to secure your sensitive data everywhere it goes with strong AES encryption. It features a file encryption module which allows you to encrypt files and folders of any type and size, on any kind of media, including external USB...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. Knox icon
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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 of FileVault or individual encrypted disk images via an...

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    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. DVCrypt PRO icon
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    DVCrypt PRO is a versatile software package designed to meet the needs of individuals and businesses wishing to prevent data theft. Data encryption is essential for enhanced cybersecurity, limiting access to only those with the keys and providing a strong defense against...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Zed! icon
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    Zed! protects your personal and sensitive data in encrypted archives on e-mail, on USB sticks and in backups.

    37 Zed! alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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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

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. EncFSMP icon
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    EncFSMP, a program to mount EncFS folders on Windows and OS X.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  8. EncFS icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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    The World's First BitLocker Solution for Windows 10/8.1/8/7 Home, Windows 8 Core and Windows 7 Professional Editions!.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Now this is what I call real security!... You may use any one of nineteen, industrial and military strength, encryption ciphers to secure your most precious private information.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. Picocrypt NG icon
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    Picocrypt NG (new generation) 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 file encryption, with a focus on security, simplicity, and reliability.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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