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

The best free alternative to Windows BitLocker is VeraCrypt, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Windows BitLocker and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Windows BitLocker are TrueCrypt, LUKS, Tella and File Lock PEA.

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Windows BitLocker alternatives page was last updated Jun 29, 2024
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  1. VeraCrypt icon

    VeraCrypt

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    VeraCrypt is a free and libre source (open source) disk encryption software brought to you by https://www.idrix.fr

    59 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
    Langage

    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
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    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.]

    107 TrueCrypt alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    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.

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Portable

    TrueCrypt VS Windows BitLocker

     
    Comments about TrueCrypt as an Alternative to Windows BitLocker
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    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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    • 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

    Platforms

    • Linux
    LUKS screenshot 1

    LUKS VS Windows BitLocker

     
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    Tella

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    Tella is a mobile app designed to protect human rights defenders, advocates, and journalists by encrypting and hiding their sensitive data and safely uploading it to their organization's server.

    46 Tella alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Tella screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Data Protection
    3.  Data Vault

    Tella VS Windows BitLocker

     
  7. File Lock PEA icon

    File Lock PEA

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

    90 File Lock PEA alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    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

     
  8. Encrypto icon

    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

     
  10. Axcrypt icon

    Axcrypt

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    AxCrypt is a simple file encryption software for Windows. It integrates seamlessly with your workflow to encrypt, decrypt, store, send and work with files.

    91 Axcrypt alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    Axcrypt Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  AES Encryption
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  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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    • Some users think Axcrypt is a great Windows BitLocker alternative, some don't.

    • Axcrypt is Freemium and ProprietaryWindows BitLocker is Paid and Proprietary
  11. ZenCrypt icon

    ZenCrypt

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    Welcome to ZenCrypt. With this app, you can safely encrypt files, using a secure and efficient library.

    58 ZenCrypt alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    ZenCrypt screenshot 1
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    ZenCrypt Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  Protected by Password
    3.  AES Encryption

    ZenCrypt VS Windows BitLocker

     
  12. Seahorse icon

    Seahorse

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    Seahorse is a GNOME application for managing encryption keys and passwords in the GNOME Keyring.

    33 Seahorse alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GnuPG
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    Seahorse screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  GPG Encryption
    2.  PGP Encryption
    3.  SSH

    Seahorse VS Windows BitLocker

     
  13. DiskCryptor icon

    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...

    56 DiskCryptor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    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

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

    • DiskCryptor is Free and Open SourceWindows BitLocker is Paid and Proprietary
  14. EDS (Encrypted Data Store) icon

    EDS (Encrypted Data Store)

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    With EDS (Encrypted Data Store) you can store your files in the encrypted container to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information.

    42 EDS (Encrypted Data Store) alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    EDS (Encrypted Data Store) screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Compatible with TrueCrypt

    EDS (Encrypted Data Store) VS Windows BitLocker

     
  15. Safe Space icon

    Safe Space

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    Safe space is an app that creates a separate place on your android device to store valuable files. This storage location is not visible to other apps and is encrypted by the system by default.

    47 Safe Space alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Safe Space screenshot 1
    Safe Space screenshot 2
    Safe Space screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Data Protection

    Safe Space VS Windows BitLocker

     
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