TrueCrypt Alternatives

TrueCrypt is a utility that generates an in-file encrypted disk that is able to be mounted as a real disk, with support for encrypting both internal and external storage devices and partitions.

As TrueCrypt has been discontinued for several years, its development has been succeeded specifically by VeraCrypt and CipherShed . Most importantly, both of those alternatives that serve as successors are also in active development.

Outside of CipherShed and VeraCrypt, there are free and open source alternatives to TrueCrypt available on all major operating systems, including Android and iOS.

TrueCrypt alternatives are mainly Disk Encryption Tools but may also be Cloud Storage Services or File Sync Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of TrueCrypt.

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

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VeraCrypt
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Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
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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 TrueCrypt.
- - VeraCrypt is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to TrueCrypt.
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VeraCrypt Features
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
Comments about VeraCrypt as a Alternative to TrueCrypt
Almost everyone thinks VeraCrypt is a great TrueCrypt alternative.
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John Fastman
TrueCrypt was discontinued in mysterious circumstances. The code was taken forward by VeraCrypt. It is open source and some security vulnerabilities have been fixed since the TrueCrypt days. It's a great app for creating encrypted containers or encrypting whole drives. Backwards compatible with TrueCrypt. Truly excellent software.
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Guest
Open source fork of TrueCrypt. And most important - it's still developed, unlike TrueCrypt.
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Rick Black
An almost identical interface to TrueCrypt but added security that closes a security hole in TrueCrypt.
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sunsuron
It carries forward the classic TrueCrypt UI, which means that any TrueCrypt user can use it easily.
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Guest
Most audited fork of Truecrypt
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Cryptomator
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Cloud Storage Service
File Sync Tool
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Flathub
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55 Cryptomator alternatives
Cryptomator provides transparent, client-side encryption for your cloud. Protect your documents from unauthorized access. Cryptomator is free and open source software, so you can rest assured there are no backdoors.
- - Cryptomator is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to TrueCrypt.
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Cryptomator Features
1. Encrypted BackupCryptomator 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 Cryptomator without registration.
3. Privacy focusedCryptomator is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
4. Works OfflineCryptomator can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
5. PortableCryptomator can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
6. End-to-End EncryptionCryptomator has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
7. Ad-freeCryptomator doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Client side encryption
User friendly
File by file encryption
Encrypted sync
Virtual Disk
Multi Platform
AES Encryption
WebDAV Sync
Unlock with fingerprint
WebDAV Support
Comments about Cryptomator as a Alternative to TrueCrypt
Most users think Cryptomator is a great TrueCrypt alternative.
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John Fastman
Truecrypt is no more. Try the more updated and secure VeraCrypt. Both of those are for making an encrypted container into which files are placed. Cryptomator is different: it encrypts file-by-file (makes an encrypted version of each file). This enables you to sync/backup encrypted versions of your files to the cloud, which the TrueCrypt/VeraCrypt approach doesn't. Cryptomator thus fulfills a different need than does TC/VC.
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Guest
There is more to say about thos software. But I want to mention one thing: Nowadays almost every one has file in the cloud they want to acces any time and any place with any device. With Cryptomator you can do this even with encrypted files. That is very practical if you want to have private documents like for instance your passport accessible everywhere.
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PIPT
Its OpenSource and you have the complete control over it
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Guest
Cryptomator is designed for cloud application.
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Easy to use and trustworthy.
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LUKS
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Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
Linux
43 LUKS alternatives
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.
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Comments about LUKS as a Alternative to TrueCrypt
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no multi platform support
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File Lock PEA
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Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
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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
Comments about File Lock PEA as a Alternative to TrueCrypt
Almost everyone thinks File Lock PEA is a great TrueCrypt alternative.
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is being further developed
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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 TrueCrypt.
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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
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Most users think Windows BitLocker is a great TrueCrypt alternative.
Picocrypt
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Free • Open Source
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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
DroidFS
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Free • Open Source
Cloud Storage Service
Android
24 DroidFS alternatives
DroidFS is an alternative way to use encrypted overlay filesystems on Android that uses its own internal file explorer instead of mounting virtual volumes. It currently only works with gocryptfs but support for CryFS could be added in the future.
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DroidFS Features
1. Privacy focusedDroidFS is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
2. End-to-End EncryptionDroidFS has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
Client side encryption
Security focused
Android Security
AES Crypt
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Free • Open Source
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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).
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AES Crypt Features
AES Encryption
Password protection
Dims background windows
Comments about AES Crypt as a Alternative to TrueCrypt
This alternative is disputed. AES Crypt is still a legitimate TrueCrypt alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
Guest
AES Crypt is just an encryption program for a single file not for container or partitions like TrueCrypt.
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Encrypto
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84 Encrypto alternatives
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.
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Encrypto Features
1. PDF encryptionEncrypto can encrypt and decrypt PDF documents.
2. LightweightEncrypto consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
128-bit encryption