ProxyCrypt Alternatives

ProxyCrypt is described as 'command line tool that creates encrypted volumes within a file or a hard drive' and is a Disk Encryption tool in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to ProxyCrypt for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone. The best alternative is TrueCrypt, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ProxyCrypt are LUKS, Windows BitLocker, AES Crypt and Encrypto.

This page was last updated

ProxyCrypt

Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool

Windows
ImDisk Virtual Disk Driver

ProxyCrypt is a command line tool that creates encrypted volumes within a file or a hard drive.

Learn more about ProxyCrypt

TrueCrypt
Do you think this is a good alternative?
Yes
No
Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
95 alternatives to TrueCrypt
[TrueCrypt is not exactly "Open Source", but the source is available. See the reviews to get more information.]
Suggest and vote on features
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.
LUKS
Do you think this is a good alternative?
Yes
No
Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
Linux
39 alternatives to LUKS
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.

LUKS has no features, suggest some!
Windows BitLocker
Do you think this is a good alternative?
Yes
No
Paid • Proprietary
Disk Encryption Tool
Windows
87 alternatives to Windows BitLocker
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.
Suggest and vote on features
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
AES Crypt
Do you think this is a good alternative?
Yes
No
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
81 alternatives to AES Crypt
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).
Suggest and vote on features
AES Crypt Features
AES Encryption
Password protection
Dims background windows
Encrypto
Do you think this is a good alternative?
Yes
No
Free • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
83 alternatives to Encrypto
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.
Suggest and vote on features
Encrypto Features
1. PDF encryptionEncrypto can encrypt and decrypt PDF documents.
2. LightweightEncrypto consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
128-bit encryption
Axcrypt
Do you think this is a good alternative?
Yes
No
Freemium • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
iPad
89 alternatives to Axcrypt
AxCrypt is a simple file encryption software for Windows. It integrates seamlessly with your workflow to encrypt, decrypt, store, send and work with files.
Suggest and vote on features
Axcrypt Features
1. PortableAxcrypt can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Axcrypt simultaneously.
3. Works OfflineAxcrypt can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
AES Encryption
Multiple languages
Shell integration
EncFS
Do you think this is a good alternative?
Yes
No
Free • Open Source
Mac
Linux
BSD
72 alternatives to EncFS
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.
Suggest and vote on features
EncFS Features
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
Add a screenshot
EDS (Encrypted Data Store)
Do you think this is a good alternative?
Yes
No
Freemium • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
Android
Android Tablet
40 alternatives to EDS (Encrypted Data Store)
With EDS (Encrypted Data Store) you can store your files in the encrypted container to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Suggest and vote on features
EDS (Encrypted Data Store) Features
Compatible with TrueCrypt
eCryptfs
Do you think this is a good alternative?
Yes
No
Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
Linux
37 alternatives to eCryptfs
The enterprise cryptographic filesystem for Linux.
Suggest and vote on features
eCryptfs Features
Password protection
Discontinued
last update 2013https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/tyhicks/ecryptfs.git/log/fs/ecryptfs
Add a screenshot
Unicode Crypter
Do you think this is a good alternative?
Yes
No
Free • Proprietary
Windows
79 alternatives to Unicode Crypter
Unicode Crypter is a portable tool that encrypts and decrypts any Unicode character from 1 to 1114111!
Suggest and vote on features
Unicode Crypter Features
1. Privacy focusedUnicode Crypter is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
Support for Unicode
Encrypted Notes