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 50 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 AES Crypt.

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Windows BitLocker alternatives are mainly Disk Encryption Tools, but if you're looking for File Encryption Software or Password Managers you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Windows BitLocker.
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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.

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Windows BitLocker alternatives page was last updated Feb 7, 2024
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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.

    60 VeraCrypt alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted storage container
    2.  Local file encryption
    3.  Portable
    4.  AES Encryption
    5.  Multiplatform
    6.  AES-256 Encryption

    VeraCrypt VS Windows BitLocker

     
    Comments about VeraCrypt as an Alternative to Windows BitLocker
    Most Recent Comment
    Nicolas
    Positive Dec 7, 2020
    0

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

    yuriykaz
    Positive Jul 6, 2021
    0

    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 Aug 24, 2016
    0

    Windows and Linux platform :)

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    • Almost everyone thinks VeraCrypt is a great Windows BitLocker alternative.

    • VeraCrypt is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Windows BitLocker.

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

    • 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

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

    106 TrueCrypt alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main TrueCrypt Window
    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.

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Portable

    TrueCrypt VS Windows BitLocker

     
    Comments about TrueCrypt as an Alternative to Windows BitLocker
    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Positive May 16, 2018
    1

    Extremely reliable under any condition even on Win XP SP2

    Guest
    Negative Feb 1, 2016
    1

    Does not support a centralised/managed deployment administration.

    Guest
    Positive Aug 19, 2018
    0

    True Crypt Is Awesome, until now in 2018

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    TrueCrypt icon

    • Most users think TrueCrypt is a great Windows BitLocker alternative.

    • TrueCrypt is Free and ProprietaryWindows BitLocker is Paid and Proprietary
  4. LUKS icon

    LUKS

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    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.

    44 LUKS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    LUKS screenshot 1

    LUKS VS Windows BitLocker

     
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    DiskCryptor

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    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...

    57 DiskCryptor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main window

    DiskCryptor VS Windows BitLocker

     
    Comments about DiskCryptor as an Alternative to Windows BitLocker
    Guest
    Positive Jan 6, 2017
    0

    The only open source full boot disk encryption alternative, simple and clean implementation, supports booting from network PXE image

    Windows BitLocker Icon
    DiskCryptor icon

    • Almost everyone thinks DiskCryptor is a great Windows BitLocker alternative.

    • DiskCryptor is Free and Open SourceWindows BitLocker is Paid and Proprietary
  7. AES Crypt icon

    AES Crypt

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    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.

    81 AES Crypt alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    AES Crypt screenshot 1

    AES Crypt Features

    1.  AES Encryption
    2.  Dims background windows
    3.  Encrypt Folder
    4.  Password protection

    AES Crypt VS Windows BitLocker

     

    • Most users think AES Crypt is a great Windows BitLocker alternative.

    • AES Crypt is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Windows BitLocker.

    • AES Crypt is the most popular commercial alternative to Windows BitLocker.

    • AES Crypt is Paid and ProprietaryWindows BitLocker is also Paid and Proprietary
  8. Axcrypt icon

    Axcrypt

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    AxCrypt is a simple and effective open-source file encryption software. It integrates seamlessly into your workflow to encrypt, decrypt, store, send and work with files securely, using the AES-256 encryption algorithm (and AES-128 for the free version).

    93 Axcrypt alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Axcrypt screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  Portable
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  AES Encryption
    6.  Multiple languages
    7.  Shell integration

    Axcrypt VS Windows BitLocker

     
    Comments about Axcrypt as an Alternative to Windows BitLocker
    Guest
    Negative May 3, 2018
    5

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

    BlauDev
    Negative Jan 25, 2016
    6

    BitLocker: Full disk / partition encryption.

    Axcrypt: Single file encryption.

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    Axcrypt icon

    • Some users think Axcrypt is a great Windows BitLocker alternative, some don't.

    • Axcrypt is Freemium and Open SourceWindows BitLocker is Paid and Proprietary
    • Axcrypt is LightweightWindows BitLocker is not according to our users
  10. 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 Windows BitLocker

     
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    Encrypto

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    Encrypto lets you encrypt files before sending them to friends or coworkers. Just drop a file into Encrypto, set a password, and then send it however you normally would — but this time with added security. It’s free for both Mac and Windows.

    88 Encrypto alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Encrypto screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  PDF encryption
    2.  128-bit encryption

    Encrypto VS Windows BitLocker

     
  12. Luks manager icon

    Luks manager

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Luks manager screenshot 1
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    Luks manager screenshot 3
    Discontinued

    Website and app unavailable.

    Luks manager Features

    1.  Root required

    Luks manager VS Windows BitLocker

     
  13. 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 Windows BitLocker

     
  14. DVCrypt PRO icon

    DVCrypt PRO

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    DVCrypt PRO is a versatile software package designed to meet the needs of individuals and businesses wishing to prevent data theft. Data encryption is essential for enhanced cybersecurity, limiting access to only those with the keys and providing a strong defense against...

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    DVCrypt PRO screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable

    DVCrypt PRO VS Windows BitLocker

     
  15. FileVault icon

    FileVault

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    FileVault full-disk encryption uses XTS-AES-128 encryption with a 256-bit key to help prevent unauthorized access to the information on your startup disk.

    41 FileVault alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    FileVault screenshot 1

    FileVault VS Windows BitLocker

     
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