Windows BitLocker AlternativesOnly apps from the EU

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

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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. Other popular filters include Android, Linux, Free, iPhone, 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.

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    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
  2. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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  4. 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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    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
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    Axcrypt

    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.

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    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.

    98 Axcrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Guest
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    BitLocker: Full disk / partition encryption. Axcrypt: Single file encryption.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    BlauDev
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    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
    • Axcrypt is LightweightWindows BitLocker is not according to our users
  8. ZONECENTRAL icon

    ZONECENTRAL

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    ZONECENTRAL offers companies high levels of security by encrypting files so that their access is exclusively reserved to authorized and identified users. Free of any organizational constraints, ZONECENTRAL is simple to deploy.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Steganos Safe icon

    Steganos Safe

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    Safely encrypt sensitive data. FREE 30 DAY TRIAL.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. CRYHOD icon

    CRYHOD

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    CRYHOD is a modern encryption software offering full-disk encryption of all your company’s mobile workstations.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Exocet

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    Exocet creates a Folder on your System. This Folder appears or hides when you use a special for this case formatted USB Storage Key. The Data is encrypted on the System and save with cascading AES encryption.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. AreaGuardNeo icon

    AreaGuardNeo

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    AreaGuardNeo is file encryption and USB protection tool integrated with Microsoft Active Directory.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  15. Zed! icon

    Zed!

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    Zed! protects your personal and sensitive data in encrypted archives on e-mail, on USB sticks and in backups.

    37 Zed! alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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