VeraCrypt AlternativesTop Disk Encryption Tools and other similar apps like VeraCrypt
VeraCrypt is described as 'Secure and encrypt entire partitions or devices, including system drives, with automated, real-time protection and enhanced security measures' and is a leading Disk Encryption tool in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to VeraCrypt for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best VeraCrypt alternative is Cryptomator, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like VeraCrypt are TrueCrypt, Picocrypt, DroidFS and LUKS.
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67 Cryptomator alternativesCryptomator 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.
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- Freemium • Open Source
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Germany
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- Windows
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- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Flathub
- F-Droid
- Homebrew
- Chocolatey
Cryptomator VS VeraCrypt
Comments about Cryptomator as an Alternative to VeraCrypt
Top Positive CommentTop Negative CommentLinuxDogeCryptomator is also safe, but not focused on encrypting whole drives. Its use case is encrypting folders into small parts, making Synchronisation easy. Veracrypt in a Cloudfolder would be horrible, as all the contents would be synced on a small change. On the other hand is Cryptomator probably not as secure as Veracrypt.
Most Recent CommentAshley GreenCryptomator is focused on encrypting files for cloud storage, and as such makes a minor compromise to security by not obscuring the individual file sizes within the vault. This is done so that the entire vault doesn't have to be resynced when one file is changed, a huge convenience with cloud storage. You absolutely can use it locally, but VeraCrypt offers more security with exclusively local vaults.
106 TrueCrypt alternatives[TrueCrypt is not exactly "Open Source", but the source is available. See the reviews to get more information.]
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- Free • Proprietary
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United States
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- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
DiscontinuedThe 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.
TrueCrypt VS VeraCrypt
Comments about TrueCrypt as an Alternative to VeraCrypt
Most Recent CommentAshley GreenProbably still secure in most cases, but has been discontinued and VeraCrypt is its successor. Virtually no reason to use TrueCrypt today, as VeraCrypt is more secure and has fixed several TrueCrypt vulnerabilities.
Alternative_PeanutYou are right Christian. They have cracked it most likely because when it was discontinued, the owners made the source code public and so anyone could sit and crack it if they like. Also, since Veracrypt is its successor, and since it's based upon Truecrypt, you can presume that Veracrypt is also compromised since the source code was not rewritten from the ground up.
ChristianI have heard that TrueCrypt has already been cracked by law enforcement, or could have been potentially been cracked by law enforcement.
25 Picocrypt alternativesPicocrypt 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.
Picocrypt VS VeraCrypt
Comments about Picocrypt as an Alternative to VeraCrypt
Golfy038Picocrypt isn't like a container that could be mounted. It only crypt files/folders drage'n dropped on it.
29 DroidFS alternativesDroidFS 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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- Free • Open Source
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- International
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- Android
- F-Droid
DroidFS VS VeraCrypt
Comments about DroidFS as an Alternative to VeraCrypt
LinuxDogeDroidFS is awesome. It integrates nessecary tools to edit all contents in the app, and the encrypting and decrypting process is easy. It uses gocryptfs as backend, so any gocryptfs app can open the files created by it.
44 LUKS alternativesLUKS 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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- Free • Open Source
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Austria- EU
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- Linux
LUKS VS VeraCrypt
Comments about LUKS as an Alternative to VeraCrypt
LinuxDogeIf you are on Linux, dont bother with Veracrypt.
Encrypting your drive on startup using LUKS is a one-click action (for example on Kubuntu) and works flawlessly. Other encrypted drives automatically ask for a password when plugged in, that can be stored in your local password manager.
Veracrypt is such a pain to use in comparison, although you have way more control over the encryption mechanism and you can add Entropy by wiggling your mouse, which is nice.
91 Windows BitLocker alternativesBitLocker 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.
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- Paid • Proprietary
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- United States
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- Windows
Windows BitLocker Features
Windows BitLocker VS VeraCrypt
Comments about Windows BitLocker as an Alternative to VeraCrypt
Most Recent CommentJohnDangerbrooksBitLocker is the most audited disk encryption tool out there despite being closed-source. (People used to assume "open-source" means "well-audited," until Heartbleed and Log4Shell happened.) BitLocker integrates well with the OS. If you use it on a virtual disk, it behaves exactly like VeraCrypt, but with the benefit of TPM.
yuriykazIt is a part of Windows, except of the Home edition. Microsoft has improved the new encryption algorithm. Easy to turn on/off.
BitLocker is for drives only
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- Free • Open Source
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- Germany
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- Mac
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- Linux
- BSD
File Lock PEA VS VeraCrypt
57 DiskCryptor alternativesDiskCryptor 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...
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- Free • Open Source
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- International
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- Windows
DiskCryptor VS VeraCrypt
Kryptor Features
Kryptor VS VeraCrypt
Boxcryptor is an easy-to-use encryption software optimized for the cloud. It allows the secure use of cloud storage services without sacrificing comfort.
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- Freemium • Proprietary
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- Germany
- EU
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- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Chrome OS
- Android Tablet
- Windows Phone
- iPad
DiscontinuedBoxcryptor has been acquired by Dropbox on November 29, 2022, and is no longer accepting new users. https://www.boxcryptor.com/en/blog/post/boxcryptor-and-dropbox-user-info/
Boxcryptor Features
Boxcryptor VS VeraCrypt
Comments about Boxcryptor as an Alternative to VeraCrypt
JohnDangerbrooksBoxcryptor won't work without an Internet connection. That's because it is a cloud service for the most part.
Provides the same functionality as an encrypted virtual disk, but allows you to quickly sync it to the cloud.