The Best Windows BitLocker AlternativesTop Disk Encryption Tools and other similar apps like Windows BitLocker

Windows BitLocker is described as 'BitLocker 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' and is a Disk Encryption tool in the security & privacy category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Windows BitLocker for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best Windows BitLocker alternative is VeraCrypt, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Windows BitLocker are TrueCrypt, LUKS, DiskCryptor and Axcrypt.

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  1. VeraCrypt icon

    VeraCrypt

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    Ensure your data's security by encrypting entire partitions, storage devices, or system drives with VeraCrypt. Benefit from transparent and automatic real-time encryption, hardware acceleration on modern processors, and robust security algorithms that are resistant to brute-force attacks.

    80 VeraCrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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    VeraCrypt vs Windows BitLocker Comments
    Nicolas
    Positive
    0

    Available for free on any Windows version (Windows Home or Family)

    yuriykaz
    Positive
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    BitLocker is great, but it is a part of the Windows Pro and above, so for Home users VeraCrypt is a super great option + it works on Mac and Linux. Easy to use!

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Windows and Linux platform :)

    • VeraCrypt is Free and Open SourceWindows BitLocker is Paid and Proprietary
    • VeraCrypt is Privacy focusedWindows BitLocker is not according to our users
  2. TrueCrypt icon

    TrueCrypt

     877 likes

    [TrueCrypt is not exactly "Open Source", but the source is available. See the reviews to get more information.]

    116 TrueCrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Discontinued

    The 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 Windows BitLocker Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Extremely reliable under any condition even on Win XP SP2

    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Does not support a centralised/managed deployment administration.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    True Crypt Is Awesome, until now in 2018

    • TrueCrypt is Free and ProprietaryWindows BitLocker is Paid and Proprietary
    • TrueCrypt is Security-focusedWindows BitLocker is not according to our users
  4. LUKS icon

    LUKS

     54 likes

    LUKS 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  6. DiskCryptor icon

    DiskCryptor

     34 likes

    DiskCryptor 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...

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    DiskCryptor vs Windows BitLocker Comments
    Guest
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    The only open source full boot disk encryption alternative, simple and clean implementation, supports booting from network PXE image

    • DiskCryptor is Free and Open SourceWindows BitLocker is Paid and Proprietary
  8. Axcrypt icon

    Axcrypt

     92 likes

    Offers robust file encryption with AES-256 for premium and AES-128 for free users, integrated password manager, intuitive interface, support for cloud storage, multilingual options, offline security, group management tools, and secure file deletion features.

    116 Axcrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Axcrypt vs Windows BitLocker Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    5

    BitLocker: Full disk / partition encryption. Axcrypt: Single file encryption.

    BlauDev
    Negative
    6

    BitLocker: Full disk / partition encryption.

    Axcrypt: Single file encryption.

    • Axcrypt is Freemium and ProprietaryWindows BitLocker is Paid and Proprietary
    • Axcrypt is a File Encryption Software Windows BitLocker is a Disk Encryption Tool
    • Axcrypt is LightweightWindows BitLocker is not according to our users
  9. AES Crypt icon

    AES Crypt

     61 likes

    Easily encrypt files with user-friendly software using the powerful AES standard for security on Windows, macOS, and Linux, featuring robust 256-bit encryption for safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access, ideal for secure data storage, email transmission, and internet uploads.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    AES Crypt screenshot 1
     
  10. FreeOTFE icon

    FreeOTFE

     15 likes

    FreeOTFE is a free, open source, "on-the-fly" (OTFE) disk encryption program for PCs running MS Windows and Windows Mobile PDAs (FreeOTFE4PDA).

    51 FreeOTFE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
    Main window
     
  13. Arcanum icon

    Arcanum

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    Arcanum is built directly on VeraCrypt's cryptographic C sources — the same AES, XTS, PBKDF2, and cascade cipher implementations used in the desktop application. Containers created in Arcanum open in VeraCrypt on desktop and vice versa, with no conversion or export needed.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Arcanum screenshot 1
     
  14. Luks manager icon

    Luks manager

     9 likes

    LUKS Manager provides on-the-fly encryption (AES by default) to virtual folders on Android devices.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    Luks manager screenshot 1
     
  15. Jetico BestCrypt icon

    Jetico BestCrypt

     12 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Jetico BestCrypt screenshot 1
     
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