VeraCrypt Alternatives

Apps similar to VeraCrypt include Cryptomator, which is open source with a free version. Other options are TrueCrypt, Picocrypt, LUKS and DroidFS. There's no shortage of File Encryption Software like VeraCrypt, with more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and the web.

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  1. Safeplicity icon
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    The easy way to password-protect and encrypt your sensitive files in just a few clicks. You can even make folders completely disappear so that no one knows they exist! Works for computers, laptops, USB sticks, external hard drives, etc.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. Castlefile icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  3. SecurStick icon
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    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.

    49 SecurStick alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. chapose icon
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    chapose provides high-performance file encryption using the ChaCha20-Poly1305 algorithm. Engineered for speed and security, it handles files of any size with minimal memory usage, perfect for sensitive data protection and production workflows.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • MacPorts
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  5. Seaborg Vault is a desktop application for Windows and Linux that lets you encrypt and decrypt files using multiple algorithms including AES-256 and ChaCha20, scan files for hidden metadata, securely delete files so they cannot be recovered, generate strong passwords, and create...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. Speedcrypt icon
     1 like

    It is software to encrypt your data that implements some of the most powerful and secure algorithms in the world. It also uses the most sophisticated password derivation techniques, with very robust HASH Functions.

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7.  1 like

    LockFS is a lightweight, flexible file encryption app that secures individual files and vaults, giving users granular control over their private data across multiple storage devices.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Java
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  8. QRE Toolkit is a secure, cross-platform application designed to handle your sensitive data without relying on the cloud. It runs natively on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  9. AVGVSTO  icon
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    The AVGVSTO project by Roy Merlo and RPX is an open-source advanced encryption tool developed in Python. It is designed to protect sensitive data by physically binding it to an authorized USB drive, making decryption possible only when the device is connected.

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. nCryptor icon
     1 like

    nCryptor is a software-based encryption platform. It allows users to create encrypted virtual drives on their computers (Windows and macOS) to protect sensitive files and folders.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. OpaqueFiles icon
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    A free and open-source file encryption software for Linux, Windows and Mac that encrypts/decrypts files so they can be stored securely, utilizing compression, Reed–Solomon Error Correction, encryption and keys derived from the user's password with Argon2id.

    57 OpaqueFiles alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  12. Gizmo Drive icon
     13 likes

    Simulates virtual drives for ISO, BIN, VHD, IMG, NRG, CCD, MDS, and MDF files, supports encrypted, password-protected, compressed, and sparse GDRIVE images, integrates with Windows Shell, and enables command line automation for mounting and unmounting.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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