TrueCrypt alternatives: 25+ disk encryption apps for Mac

VeraCrypt

VeraCrypt is a free disk encryption software brought to you by IDRIX and that is based on TrueCrypt . It adds enhanced security to the algorithms used for system and partitions encryption making it immune to new developments in brute-force attacks. For example, when the system partition is encrypted, TrueCrypt uses PBKDF2-RIPEMD160 with 1000 iterations whereas in VeraCrypt we use 327670.

• An almost identical interface to TrueCrypt but added security that closes a security hole in TrueCrypt. soshowal • Feb 2018 • 1 agrees and 0 disagrees Disagree   Agree
• Open source fork of TrueCrypt. And most important - it's still developed, unlike TrueCrypt. Guest • Jun 2017 • 5 agrees and 1 disagrees Disagree   Agree
• It carries forward the classic TrueCrypt UI, which means that any TrueCrypt user can use it easily. sunsuron • Dec 2017 • 1 agrees and 1 disagrees Disagree   Agree
• 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. JohnFastman • Nov 2016 • 11 agrees and 4 disagrees Disagree   Agree
• Because it's an actual fork of TrueCrypt. User interface is the same also, as well as, being backward compatible with TrueCrypt files/containers. uriahheap98 • Nov 2015 • 5 agrees and 2 disagrees Disagree   Agree

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Cryptomator

Cryptomator provides transparent, client-side encryption for your cloud. Protect your documents from unauthorized access. Cryptomator on the desktop is free and open source software, so you can rest assured there are no backdoors. Cryptomator for Android/iOS costs a small fee and is not open source, but it uses an open-core component that can be checked for backdoors. Easy and Reliable We understand simplicity as a key aspect of security.

• Cryptomator is designed for cloud application. Guest • Dec 2018 • 1 agrees and 0 disagrees Disagree   Agree
• 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. JohnFastman • Dec 2016 • 9 agrees and 4 disagrees Disagree   Agree
• It uses EncFs method for encryption. And their website is pretty clear about the encryption process Guest • Jun 2015 • 4 agrees and 2 disagrees Disagree   Agree

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CipherShed

A fork of the now-discontinued TrueCrypt. CipherShed is a program that can be used to create encrypted files or encrypt entire drives (including USB flash drives and external HDDs). There’s no complicated commands or knowledge required; a simple wizard guides you step-by-step through every process. After creating an encrypted file or disk drive, the encrypted volume is mounted through CipherShed.

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

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File Lock PEA

Password-encryption of files and folders. The program is written in Java and therefore platform-independent and runs on nearly every system without installation, but requires a Java Runtime Environment - that is already installed in most cases. File PEA encrypts files and folders with authenticated encryption to protect confidentiality and integrity of the data and uses memory-hard key derivation functions to prevent custom hardware attacks.

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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). A Java library is also available for developers using Java to read and write AES formatted files. NOTE: Crypt4All is the first Android program compatible with AES Crypt.

• AES Crypt is just an encryption program for a single file not for container or partitions like TrueCrypt. Guest • Feb 2016 • 8 agrees and 0 disagrees Disagree   Agree

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Boxcryptor

Boxcryptor is an easy-to-use encryption software optimized for the cloud. It allows the secure use of cloud storage services without sacrificing comfort. Boxcryptor supports all major cloud storage providers (such as Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, SugarSync) and supports all the clouds that use the WebDAV standard (such as Cubby, Strato HiDrive, and ownCloud).

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CryFS

CryFS encrypts your files, so you can safely store them anywhere. It works well together with cloud services like Dropbox, iCloud, OneDrive and others. The goal of CryFS is not only to keep file contents, but also file sizes, metadata and directory structure confidential.

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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. EncFS is open source software, licensed under the GPL. As with most encrypted filesystems, Encfs is meant to provide security against off-line attacks; ie your notebook or backups fall into the wrong hands, etc.

• 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_Concerns The actual audit, which the author participated in, is here: https://defuse.ca/audits/encfs.htm

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Encrypto

Secure Any File with AES-256 Encryption Encrypto takes any file or folder and adds AES-256 encryption to it. With encryption, you know your file is incredibly secure and that only the right person can access it. Create a Password Hint Rather than relay a password to the recipient, include a unique, embedded password hint that only they would be able to decipher.

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FinalCrypt

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. Reasons for choosing FinalCrypt: 1. Most people choose Disk-Encryption as it's easier to unlock a whole drive, but Big-Brother or Malware can then also read all your files. Only use File-Encryption! 2. Most software uses recently broken AES encryption: https://www.theinquirer .

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Jetico BestCrypt

If your computer were ever to be stolen, are you certain that your personal information cannot be discovered? Jetico’s BestCrypt software automatically encrypts your files so that nobody can read the data unless they have the right password or keys. BestCrypt supports several encryption algorithms and security standards and offers multiple ways to work transparently with encrypted data: * Store encrypted data in containers and access the data through virtual drives.

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EncFSMP

A program to mount EncFS folders on Windows and OS X. Works good with LibreOffice documents on Windows 7. Features of EncFSMP: - Mounts EncFS folders on Windows and OS X - Can create, edit, export and change the password of EncFS folders - Is 100% compatible with EncFS 1.7.4 on Linux - Completely free, no nags, no additional downloads like toolbars etc. With EncFS MP, you can store your data in an encrypted folder.

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Safe: Encrypted File System

Safe is an application that makes it easy to encrypt your files. When you encrypt your files with Safe they are rendered unreadable to anyone who doesn't have your password. Safe is cross-platform and currently runs on Windows and Mac OS X. It works with all applications and file types and can store encrypted files anywhere. Safe is also fully compatible with existing EncFS volumes. Safe is licensed under the GPLv3 and is based on free software.

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FileVault

FileVault is a method of using encryption with volumes on Mac computers. Encryption and decryption are performed on the fly. FileVault 2 uses full disk, XTS-AES 128 encryption to help keep your data secure. Using FileVault 2, you can encrypt the contents of your entire drive.

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Zed!

Zed! protects your personal and sensitive data in encrypted archives on e-mail, on USB sticks and in backups. ENCRYPTION With its encryption technology derived from various certified professional solutions, Zed! guarantees optimal levels of data protection and confidentiality for exchange and storage. The data encrypted by Zed! can only be decrypted by users with a valid access key. Using Zed! is highly intuitive. Create a .

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SecurStick

SecurStick is a free portable application that lets you carry encrypted files on your USB drive. You can use the drive on any computer to access and modify those files WITHOUT needing any administrator privileges. Available languages: English, German and Italian.

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S.S.E. File Encryptor

Securely encrypt your private and confidential files or whole folders. The encryption/decryption process is simply done by dragging the selected file(s) or folders(s) to application window. Files are encrypted using strong encryption algorithm: AES (Rijndael) 256bit, RC6 256bit, Serpent 256bit, Blowfish 448bit, Twofish 256bit, GOST 256bit + (Threefish 1024bit and SHACAL-2 512bit for Pro Version) ciphers are available. Cross-Platform (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, ...

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GostCrypt

The Gostcrypt project has been launched at the end of 2013 as fork of the (late) Truecrypt project. It intends to go farther than ever. Since the late 70s, most of the algorithms used (not to say all) are UKUSA encryption systems that have been chosen, promoted and standardized under the control of the USA and its satellite countries. Security rationales The GOST 28147-89 block cipher uses 256-bit keys for encryption or decryption.

• Discontinued No updates since 2012. See http://www.gostcrypt.org/news_and_changelog.php

• Really similar - different cryptographic algorith : no container (.tc files) compatibility - Similar graphic interface - quite same cross platform compatibility (windows+linux rpm deb+Mac OS X 10.9) - Same "reasonable deniabilty" with hidden volumes Guest • Mar 2017 Disagree   Agree

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OneTime

OneTime is an open source encryption program that uses the one-time pad algorithm to allow two parties to communicate privately. It has features to assist with the bureaucracy of pad management, and comes with built-in help. OneTime requires Python 2.6 or higher, and is for users who are comfortable running command-line programs.

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ImmediateCrypt

ImmediateCrypt is an utility for encryption and decryption of plain text messages with the AES-256 cipher. It is released under the GPLv3 license (full Java source available) and works under any Java-enabled environment (Windows, Linux and Mac OSX).

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Steadycrypt

This is a Java-based application that allows the user to important files that are on that operating system to encrypt easy and secure and organize. Tested on WinXP, Win7 & OS X 10.6

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BoxWrap

BoxWrap, für Mac und Windows. Schützen Sie Ihre Dateien vor neugierigen Geheimdiensten und Cloud-Anbietern und arbeiten Sie sicher zusammen über Cloud-Dateidienste wie Dropbox, Google Drive, Owncloud etc. - kostenlos.

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Encrypt Stick

Transform Any USB Flash Drive into a Digital Privacy Manager. Keep your private files safe, Manage your passwords, Browse the web privately. Everyone has private digital files that need extra security. They’re the ones on your computer or other devices that could cause serious consequences if they fell into the wrong hands: photos, videos, financial records, identity passwords and sensitive documents.

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Sookasa

Sookasa transparently protects files across the Dropbox cloud and linked mobile devices, while preserving the native Dropbox user experience on Windows, Mac, iOS and Android. Sookasa creates a secure folder (called Sookasa) inside Dropbox and will automatically encrypt any file or subfolder placed inside the Sookasa folder. The Sookasa folder will look and feel like a normal folder as long as the user is authorized to access the files.

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Knox

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 easier-to-use interface.

• Discontinued See https://twitter.com/1Password/status/735527137998950401

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