Windows BitLocker Alternatives for Linux

Windows BitLocker is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative 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 available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Windows BitLocker are TrueCrypt, LUKS, AES Crypt and File Lock PEA.

Windows BitLocker alternatives are mainly Disk Encryption Tools but may also be Password Managers. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Windows BitLocker.

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VeraCrypt
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Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
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Windows
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Chocolatey
52 VeraCrypt alternatives
VeraCrypt is a free and libre source (open source) disk encryption software brought to you by https://www.idrix.fr
- - VeraCrypt is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Windows BitLocker.
- - VeraCrypt is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Windows BitLocker.
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1. PortableVeraCrypt can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. Privacy focusedVeraCrypt is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
Encrypted storage container
Local file encryption
AES Encryption
Multiplatform
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Almost everyone thinks VeraCrypt is a great Windows BitLocker alternative.
Nicolas
Available for free on any Windows version (Windows Home or Family)
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yuriykaz
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!
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Guest
Windows and Linux platform :)
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TrueCrypt
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Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
101 TrueCrypt alternatives
[TrueCrypt is not exactly "Open Source", but the source is available. See the reviews to get more information.]
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TrueCrypt Features
1. PortableTrueCrypt can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Security focused
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.

Comments about TrueCrypt as a Alternative to Windows BitLocker
Most users think TrueCrypt is a great Windows BitLocker alternative.
Guest
True Crypt Is Awesome, until now in 2018
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Guest
Extremely reliable under any condition even on Win XP SP2
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Guest
Does not support a centralised/managed deployment administration.
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LUKS
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Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
Linux
43 LUKS alternatives
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.
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AES Crypt
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Free • Open Source
Mac
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Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
82 AES Crypt alternatives
AES Crypt is an advanced file encryption utility that integrates with the Windows shell or runs from the Linux command prompt to provide a simple, yet powerful, tool for encrypting files using the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).
- - AES Crypt is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Windows BitLocker.
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AES Crypt Features
AES Encryption
Password protection
Dims background windows
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Most users think AES Crypt is a great Windows BitLocker alternative.
File Lock PEA
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Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
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84 File Lock PEA alternatives
Platform-independent password-based authenticated encryption of files & folders.
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File Lock PEA Features
1. Encrypted BackupFile Lock PEA uses encryption algorithms to keep your files safe as well as prevent unauthorized access.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in File Lock PEA without registration.
3. No TrackingFile Lock PEA will not track you or use your personal data.
4. PortableFile Lock PEA can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
5. Ad-freeFile Lock PEA doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. Privacy focusedFile Lock PEA is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
7. AES-256 EncryptionFile Lock PEA has AES-256 Encryption, i.e. very strong security.
Authenticated encryption
File by file encryption
Password protection
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Almost everyone thinks File Lock PEA is a great Windows BitLocker alternative.
Seahorse
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Free • Open Source
Linux
GnuPG
34 Seahorse alternatives
Seahorse is a GNOME application for managing encryption keys and passwords in the GNOME Keyring.
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Seahorse Features
1. Privacy focusedSeahorse is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
2. GPG EncryptionSeahorse supports GPG (aka GnuPG) for encryption of things like emails, messages, files, etc.
3. PGP EncryptionSeahorse supports PGP, an encryption system used for sending encrypted emails and files.
SSH
eCryptfs
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Free • Open Source
Disk Encryption Tool
Linux
38 eCryptfs alternatives
The enterprise cryptographic filesystem for Linux.
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eCryptfs Features
Password protection
Discontinued
last update 2013https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/tyhicks/ecryptfs.git/log/fs/ecryptfs
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EncFS
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Free • Open Source
Mac
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BSD
77 EncFS alternatives
EncFS provides an encrypted filesystem in user-space. It runs without any special permissions and uses the FUSE library and Linux kernel module to provide the filesystem interface. You can find links to source and binary releases below.
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iPhone Backup
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The author has agreed that EncFS in its current form is dangerous (to security) for several reasons. Wikipedia has a brief summary: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EncFS#General_Security_ConcernsThe actual audit, which the author participated in, is here: https://defuse.ca/audits/encfs.htm
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Jetico BestCrypt
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Paid • Proprietary
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Windows
Linux
57 Jetico BestCrypt alternatives
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.
- - Jetico BestCrypt is the most popular commercial alternative to Windows BitLocker.
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Data Protection
Gnome Encfs Manager
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Free • Open Source
Linux
41 Gnome Encfs Manager alternatives
The Gnome Encfs Manager is an easy to use manager and mounter for encfs stashes. It allows you to create encrypted directories, any file that is placed in such a directory will be encrypted.
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Gnome Encfs Manager Features
1. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
Encrypted folder
Sync with Dropbox