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.

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

    57 VeraCrypt alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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    Encrypted volume wizard. Step 1.
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    Encrypted volume wizard. Step 3.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted storage container
    2.  Local file encryption
    3.  Portable
    4.  AES Encryption
    5.  Multiplatform
    6.  AES-256 Encryption
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    Comments about VeraCrypt as an Alternative to Windows BitLocker
     
    Nicolas

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

    Positive comment •Dec 7, 2020
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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!

    Positive comment •Jul 6, 2021
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    Guest

    Windows and Linux platform :)

    Positive comment •Aug 24, 2016
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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
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    TrueCrypt

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

    104 TrueCrypt alternatives
    Main TrueCrypt Window

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    TrueCrypt Features

    1.  Portable
    TrueCrypt Volume Creation Wizard – encryption/hash algorithms
    Portable Mode with administrator privileges
    +1
    In portable mode the TrueCrypt driver is unloaded
    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.

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    Guest

    Extremely reliable under any condition even on Win XP SP2

    Positive comment •May 16, 2018
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    Guest

    Does not support a centralised/managed deployment administration.

    Negative comment •Feb 1, 2016
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    Guest

    True Crypt Is Awesome, until now in 2018

    Positive comment •Aug 19, 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
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    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
    LUKS screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  5. AES Crypt icon
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    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
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    AES Crypt Features

    1.  AES Encryption
    2.  Dims background windows
    3.  Encrypt Folder
    4.  Password protection
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    • 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
  6. File Lock PEA icon
    File Lock PEA icon

    File Lock PEA

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

    88 File Lock PEA alternatives
    File Lock PEA screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    File Lock PEA screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Authenticated encryption
    2.  File by file encryption
    3.  Encrypted Backup
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Portable
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  AES-256 Encryption
    9.  Encrypt Folder
    10.  Password protection
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  7. Seahorse icon
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    Seahorse

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

    33 Seahorse alternatives
    Seahorse screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GnuPG
    • Flathub
    • GNOME

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  GPG Encryption
    2.  PGP Encryption
    3.  SSH
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  9. eCryptfs icon
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    eCryptfs

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    The enterprise cryptographic filesystem for Linux.

    38 eCryptfs alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    eCryptfs Features

    1.  Password protection
    2.  Encrypt Folder
    Discontinued

    last update 2013https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/tyhicks/ecryptfs.git/log/fs/ecryptfs

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  10. Gnome Encfs Manager icon
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    Gnome Encfs Manager

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    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.

    41 Gnome Encfs Manager alternatives
    The manager window

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME

    Gnome Encfs Manager Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Encrypted folder
    3. Dropbox icon  Sync with Dropbox
    The tray icon menu
    The import stash window
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    The preference window
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  11. EncFS icon
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    EncFS

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    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.

    76 EncFS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD

    EncFS Features

    1.  iPhone Backup
    2.  Encrypt Folder
    Warning

    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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  12. Jetico BestCrypt icon
    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.

    57 Jetico BestCrypt alternatives
    Jetico BestCrypt screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Jetico BestCrypt Features

    1.  Data Protection
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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.

    42 FinalCrypt alternatives
    FinalCrypt screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    FinalCrypt screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last commit and version is from May 2021.

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    DCrypt

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    DCrypt is an encryption and decryption tool that combines in a smart way multiple algorithms. The combination of multiple strong algorithms makes it much more difficult for hackers to get the plain content of the encrypted file without the password.

    65 DCrypt alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    DCrypt Features

    1.  Password protection
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