RealCrypt AlternativesDisk Encryption Tools and other similar apps like RealCrypt

RealCrypt is described as 'The realcrypt application in the RPM Fusion repo is an encryption application based on truecrypt, freely available at http://www.truecrypt.org/. It differs from truecrypt in only the following ways:' and is a Disk Encryption tool. There are more than 25 alternatives to RealCrypt for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best RealCrypt alternative is TrueCrypt, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like RealCrypt are LUKS, Windows BitLocker, Tella and EDS (Encrypted Data Store).

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The realcrypt application in the RPM Fusion repo is an encryption application based on truecrypt, freely available at http://www.truecrypt.org/. It differs from truecrypt in only the following...

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  1. TrueCrypt icon
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    TrueCrypt

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    [TrueCrypt is not exactly "Open Source", but the source is available. See the reviews to get more information.]

    103 TrueCrypt alternatives
    Main TrueCrypt Window

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    TrueCrypt Features

    1.  Portable
    TrueCrypt Volume Creation Wizard – encryption/hash algorithms
    Portable Mode with administrator privileges
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    In portable mode the TrueCrypt driver is unloaded
    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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    • TrueCrypt is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to RealCrypt.

    • TrueCrypt is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to RealCrypt.

    • TrueCrypt is Free and Open SourceRealCrypt is also Free and Open Source
  2. LUKS icon
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    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.

    43 LUKS alternatives
    LUKS screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  4. Windows BitLocker icon
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    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
    Windows BitLocker screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Windows BitLocker Features

    1.  Windows Explorer Extension
    2.  Location Mapping
    3.  Data Protection
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    • Windows BitLocker is the most popular commercial alternative to RealCrypt.

    • Windows BitLocker is Paid and ProprietaryRealCrypt is Free and Open Source
  5. Tella icon
    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.

    42 Tella alternatives
    Tella screenshot 1
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    Tella screenshot 3

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Data Protection
    3.  Data Vault
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    • Tella is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to RealCrypt.

    • Tella is Free and Open SourceRealCrypt is also Free and Open Source
    • Tella is Privacy focusedRealCrypt is not according to our users
  6. EDS (Encrypted Data Store) icon
    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
    EDS (Encrypted Data Store) screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Compatible with TrueCrypt
    EDS (Encrypted Data Store) screenshot 1
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    EDS (Encrypted Data Store) iconRealCrypt Icon

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

    • EDS (Encrypted Data Store) is Freemium and Open SourceRealCrypt is Free and Open Source
    • EDS (Encrypted Data Store) is Privacy focusedRealCrypt is not according to our users
  7. CipherShed icon
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    CipherShed

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    CipherShed is a program that can be used to create encrypted files or encrypt entire drives (including USB flash drives and external HDDs).

    38 CipherShed alternatives
    CipherShed screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    CipherShed Features

    1.  Password protection
    2.  Encrypt Folder
    3.  AES Encryption
    Discontinued

    No releases since Sep 6, 2017. See https://www.ciphershed.org/news/

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  9. eCryptfs icon
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    eCryptfs

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    The enterprise cryptographic filesystem for Linux.

    38 eCryptfs alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    eCryptfs Features

    1.  Password protection
    2.  Encrypt Folder
    Discontinued

    last update 2013https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/tyhicks/ecryptfs.git/log/fs/ecryptfs

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  10. DiskCryptor icon
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    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
    Main window

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    About
    Bootloader Configuration
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    General Settings
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  11. EncFS icon
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    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.

    76 EncFS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD

    EncFS Features

    1.  iPhone Backup
    2.  Encrypt Folder
    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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  12. FreeOTFE icon
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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
    Main window

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile

    FreeOTFE Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Virtual Disk
    3.  AES Encryption
    Password entry dialog
    Main window on PDA
    +2
    FreeOTFE screenshot 3
    Discontinued

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

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  13. Luks manager icon
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    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
    Luks manager screenshot 1
    Luks manager screenshot 2
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    Luks manager screenshot 3

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    Luks manager Features

    1.  Root required
    Discontinued

    Website and app unavailable.

    Luks manager iconRealCrypt Icon

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  14. LibreCrypt icon
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    LibreCrypt

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    LibreCrypt (formerly DoxBox) is an open-source disk encryption for Windows and the successor of FreeOTFE

    84 LibreCrypt alternatives
    LibreCrypt screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    Last release Nov 24, 2015https://github.com/t-d-k/LibreCrypt/releases

    LibreCrypt iconRealCrypt Icon

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