Open Source Windows BitLocker Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Windows BitLocker for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best open source Windows alternative is VeraCrypt. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Windows BitLocker and 13 are open source and available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Windows alternatives to Windows BitLocker are DiskCryptor, FreeOTFE, File Lock PEA and LibreCrypt.

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Windows BitLocker alternatives are mainly Disk Encryption Tools, but if you're looking for File Encryption Software you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Android, Linux, iPhone, Free, Open Source, iPad and Mac. 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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  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.

    67 VeraCrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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    Comments about VeraCrypt as an Alternative to Windows BitLocker
    Nicolas
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    Available for free on any Windows version (Windows Home or Family)

    yuriykaz
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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
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    Windows and Linux platform :)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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
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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...

    59 DiskCryptor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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
  4. FreeOTFE icon

    FreeOTFE

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
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    GostCrypt

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    The Gostcrypt project has been launched at the end of 2013 as fork of the (late) Truecrypt project.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     

  9. ProxyCrypt

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    ProxyCrypt is a command line tool that creates encrypted volumes within a file or a hard drive.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • ImDisk Virtual Disk Driver
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  10. Xecrets Ez icon

    Xecrets Ez

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    Xecrets Ez is an easy to use personal desktop application available for Windows, Mac and Linux. It is 100% compatible with AxCrypt, but is less complex without the bells and whistles.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main window, can also be minimized to tray.
     
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    EncFSMP

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    EncFSMP, a program to mount EncFS folders on Windows and OS X.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  12. Isylock

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    Simple program to lock/hide your folder in windows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  13. Asmodat Folder Locker icon

    Asmodat Folder Locker

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    Fast and simple encryption / folder locking tool.

    Features:

    • Setting password to folders & files.
    • Encrypting files & folders.
    • Encrypting files & folders names.
    • Automatic closing of files and folders locking processes.
    • Fast and multi-threaded operation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    FinalCrypt

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    FinalCrypt uses the most unbreakable encryption: "One Time Pad" Encryption and has a well designed graphical user interface and an equally advanced command line interface for large automations.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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