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 50 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 Windows BitLocker.

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  1. 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
     
  2. GostCrypt icon
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    The Gostcrypt project has been launched at the end of 2013 as fork of the (late) Truecrypt project.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. FinalCrypt icon
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    FinalCrypt uses the most unbreakable encryption: "One Time Pad" Encryption and has a well designed graphical user interface and an equally advanced command line interface for large automations.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. S.S.E. File Encryptor is a cross-platform encrypter/decrypter of files and folders.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  5. SecretVaultpro create an encrypted file and mount as a folder in your Sd card call "SecretVaultpro". You can move sensitive documents, photographs to SecretVaultpro with your favorite file manager.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  6. Castlefile icon
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    CastleFile is an innovative file encryption tool that uses chess moves as unique keys for secure, client-side file encryption. It uses the SHA-256 hashing algorithm and AES encryption to ensure top-notch data protection, combining chess with cryptography.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. R-Crypto icon
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    R-Crypto is an easy-to-use disk encryption software that protects your confidential information and personal data on a desktop, notebook, or a removable data storage device against unauthorized access.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Exocet icon
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    Exocet creates a Folder on your System. This Folder appears or hides when you use a special for this case formatted USB Storage Key. The Data is encrypted on the System and save with cascading AES encryption.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Free offline file & folder encryption for Windows with triple-layer security, RCX contact sharing, and self-extracting EXE files — no cloud, no server, no account required.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. VaultBar icon
     Like

    Encrypt or decrypt files and folders from the menu bar or in Finder. Touch ID, AES-256-GCM, and no cloud dependency.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. The software abylon CRYPT in the BOX is an easy to use safe for your files. The software offers two ways to encrypt data. The easiest way is to simply copy files into the specified CRYPT directory.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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