VeraCrypt Alternatives

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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VeraCrypt alternatives are mainly Disk Encryption Tools, but if you're looking for File Encryption Software or Cloud Storage Services you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows + Free. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to VeraCrypt.
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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 2, 2025
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  1. Hat.sh icon

    Hat.sh

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    hat.sh is a javascript app that provides secure file encryption using the AES-256-GCM algorithm from WebCryptoAPI provided by your browser. it was coded following the WebCrypto Documentations .

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • AE flagUnited Arab Emirates

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    Hat.sh screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Serverless

    Hat.sh VS VeraCrypt

     

    • Hat.sh is the most popular Web-based alternative to VeraCrypt.

    • Hat.sh is Free and Open SourceVeraCrypt is also Free and Open Source
  2. CipherShed icon

    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).

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    CipherShed screenshot 1
    Discontinued

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

    CipherShed Features

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

    CipherShed VS VeraCrypt

     

  4. 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

     
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  6. Steganos Privacy Suite icon

    Steganos Privacy Suite

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    Digital Safe and Password management to protect your data and privacy.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Steganos Privacy Suite screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  AES Encryption
    4.  Password protection
    5.  Encrypted Email

    Steganos Privacy Suite VS VeraCrypt

     
  7. Hasleo BitLocker Anywhere icon

    Hasleo BitLocker Anywhere

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    The World's First BitLocker Solution for Windows 10/8.1/8/7 Home, Windows 8 Core and Windows 7 Professional Editions!.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Hasleo BitLocker Anywhere screenshot 1

    Hasleo BitLocker Anywhere VS VeraCrypt

     
  8. Jetico BestCrypt icon

    Jetico BestCrypt

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    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.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Jetico BestCrypt screenshot 1

    Jetico BestCrypt Features

    1.  Data Protection

    Jetico BestCrypt VS VeraCrypt

     
  10. Nordlocker icon

    Nordlocker

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    Provides end-to-end encryption to secure your files across any storage location. Features zero-knowledge privacy, easy drag-and-drop use, and confidential file sharing, ensuring user privacy and future-proof cryptography. Offers 2GB free, with subscription for extra capacity.

    70 Nordlocker alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Nordlocker screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Secure File Sharing
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  AES-256 Encryption

    Nordlocker VS VeraCrypt

     
  11. EncFS icon

    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    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

    EncFS Features

    1.  iPhone Backup
    2.  Encrypt Folder

    EncFS VS VeraCrypt

     
  12. SensiGuard icon

    SensiGuard

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    Encrypt your files and folders to protect your laptop from unauthorized access. With SensiGuard you can be sure that your information is secure even if your laptop gets lost or stolen.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    SensiGuard VS VeraCrypt

     
  13. ZONECENTRAL icon

    ZONECENTRAL

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    ZONECENTRAL offers companies high levels of security by encrypting files so that their access is exclusively reserved to authorized and identified users. Free of any organizational constraints, ZONECENTRAL is simple to deploy.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    ZONECENTRAL Features

    1.  Encrypted Email
    2.  Encrypted File Storage

    ZONECENTRAL VS VeraCrypt

     
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