VeraCrypt AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Encryption Software

The best File Encryption Software alternative to VeraCrypt is Cryptomator, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to VeraCrypt and 11 are File Encryption Software so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting File Encryption Software alternatives to VeraCrypt are Picocrypt, File Lock PEA, Kryptor and Age.

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Secure and encrypt entire partitions or devices, including system drives, with automated, real-time protection and enhanced security measures.

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VeraCrypt alternatives page was last updated Jun 24, 2025
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  1. Cryptomator icon

    Cryptomator

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    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.

    68 Cryptomator alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    Cryptomator screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  User friendly
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Client side encryption
    2.  Encrypted Backup
    3.  File by file encryption
    4.  Encrypted sync
    5.  Multi Platform
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Virtual Disk
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Portable
    10.  End-to-End Encryption
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Encrypt Folder

    Cryptomator VS VeraCrypt

     
    Comments about Cryptomator as an Alternative to VeraCrypt
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    Jul 31, 2020
    -3

    Provides the same functionality as an encrypted virtual disk, but allows you to quickly sync it to the cloud.

    Top Negative Comment
    LinuxDoge
    Dec 27, 2022
    5

    Cryptomator 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 Comment
    Ashley Green
    Nov 16, 2023
    2

    Cryptomator 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.

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    • Most users think Cryptomator is a great VeraCrypt alternative.

    • Cryptomator is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to VeraCrypt.

    • Cryptomator is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to VeraCrypt.

    • Cryptomator is Freemium and Open SourceVeraCrypt is Free and Open Source
    • Cryptomator is Privacy focusedVeraCrypt is not according to our users
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    Picocrypt

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    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.

    25 Picocrypt alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Application main window

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  File by file encryption
    3.  Multi Platform

    Picocrypt VS VeraCrypt

     
    Comments about Picocrypt as an Alternative to VeraCrypt
    Golfy038
    Negative Aug 9, 2022
    0

    Picocrypt isn't like a container that could be mounted. It only crypt files/folders drage'n dropped on it.

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    • Picocrypt is Free and Open SourceVeraCrypt is also Free and Open Source
    • Picocrypt is Lightweight and Privacy focusedVeraCrypt is not according to our users
  4. File Lock PEA icon

    File Lock PEA

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    Platform-independent password-based authenticated encryption of files & folders.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    File Lock PEA screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Authenticated encryption
    2.  File by file encryption
    3.  Encrypted Backup
    4.  AES-256 Encryption
    5.  Portable
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No registration required
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Password protection
    10.  Encrypt Folder

    File Lock PEA VS VeraCrypt

     
  5. Kryptor icon

    Kryptor

     9 likes
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    A simple, modern, and secure encryption tool.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Kryptor screenshot 1

    Kryptor Features

    1.  File by file encryption
    2.  Encrypt Folder

    Kryptor VS VeraCrypt

     

  6. Age

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    A simple, modern and secure encryption tool (and Go library) with small explicit keys, no config options, and UNIX-style composability.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Age Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Zero configuration

    Age VS VeraCrypt

     
  7. Steganos Safe icon

    Steganos Safe

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    Safely encrypt sensitive data. FREE 30 DAY TRIAL.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Steganos Safe screenshot 1

    Steganos Safe Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  Data Protection
    3.  AES Encryption

    Steganos Safe VS VeraCrypt

     
  9. Castlefile icon

    Castlefile

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    CastleFile is an innovative file encryption tool that uses chess moves as unique keys for secure, client-side file encryption. It uses the SHA-256 hashing algorithm and AES encryption to ensure top-notch data protection, combining chess with cryptography.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Castlefile screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  Client-side

    Castlefile VS VeraCrypt

     
  10. east-tec SafeBit icon

    east-tec SafeBit

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    East-tec SafeBit is an on-the-fly disk encryption software that creates password-protected virtual drives to securely store and protect your confidential files from unauthorized access.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RO flagRomania
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    east-tec SafeBit Main Windows

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  AES-256 Encryption
    4.  AES Encryption
    5.  Encrypt Folder

    east-tec SafeBit VS VeraCrypt

     
  11. east-tec InvisibleSecrets icon

    east-tec InvisibleSecrets

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    East-tec InvisibleSecrets protects files using two layers of security. It first encrypts data with strong algorithms like AES 256-bit. It then uses steganography to conceal the encrypted files inside ordinary pictures, audio (WAV), or HTML files, hiding them from detection.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RO flagRomania
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Quick Start east-tec InvisibleSecrets

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Password Sharing
    4.  Encrypted Backup
    5.  AES-256 Encryption
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Steganography
    8.  Encrypted Email
    9.  Secure File Sharing
    10.  Password Generator
    11.  Message encryption
    12.  Data Protection

    east-tec InvisibleSecrets VS VeraCrypt

     
  12. Volaris icon

    Volaris

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    Volaris is an encryption tool designed to prioritize privacy and security. Built using Rust, it offers a modern and efficient solution for securing your data across multiple platforms, including desktops, command-line interfaces (CLI), and mobile devices.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • MX flagMexico

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Volaris screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Command line interface
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Rust

    Volaris VS VeraCrypt

     
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