Windows BitLocker Alternatives for Mac

Windows BitLocker is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is VeraCrypt, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Windows BitLocker and many of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Windows BitLocker are TrueCrypt, Axcrypt, AES Crypt and File Lock PEA.

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  1. VeraCrypt icon

    VeraCrypt

     572 likes

    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.

    77 VeraCrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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    VeraCrypt vs Windows BitLocker Comments
    Nicolas
    Positive
    0

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

    yuriykaz
    Positive
    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
    0

    Windows and Linux platform :)

    • 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

     877 likes

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

    114 TrueCrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main TrueCrypt Window
     
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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.

    TrueCrypt vs Windows BitLocker Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Extremely reliable under any condition even on Win XP SP2

    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Does not support a centralised/managed deployment administration.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    True Crypt Is Awesome, until now in 2018

    • TrueCrypt is Free and ProprietaryWindows BitLocker is Paid and Proprietary
    • TrueCrypt is Security-focusedWindows BitLocker is not according to our users
  4. Axcrypt icon

    Axcrypt

     92 likes

    Offers robust file encryption with AES-256 for premium and AES-128 for free users, integrated password manager, intuitive interface, support for cloud storage, multilingual options, offline security, group management tools, and secure file deletion features.

    115 Axcrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Axcrypt vs Windows BitLocker Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    5

    BitLocker: Full disk / partition encryption. Axcrypt: Single file encryption.

    BlauDev
    Negative
    6

    BitLocker: Full disk / partition encryption.

    Axcrypt: Single file encryption.

    • Axcrypt is Freemium and ProprietaryWindows BitLocker is Paid and Proprietary
    • Axcrypt is a File Encryption Software Windows BitLocker is a Disk Encryption Tool
    • Axcrypt is LightweightWindows BitLocker is not according to our users
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    Axcrypt

    Offers robust file encryption with AES-256 for premium and AES-128 for free users, integrated password manager, intuitive interface, support for cloud storage, multilingual options, offline security, group management tools, and s...

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  6. AES Crypt icon

    AES Crypt

     61 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    AES Crypt screenshot 1
     
  9. Jetico BestCrypt icon

    Jetico BestCrypt

     12 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Jetico BestCrypt screenshot 1
     
  10. FileVault icon

    FileVault

     7 likes

    FileVault full-disk encryption uses XTS-AES-128 encryption with a 256-bit key to help prevent unauthorized access to the information on your startup disk.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    FileVault screenshot 1
     
  11. Hasleo BitLocker Anywhere icon

    Hasleo BitLocker Anywhere

     1 like

    The World's First BitLocker Solution for Windows 10/8.1/8/7 Home, Windows 8 Core and Windows 7 Professional Editions!.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Hasleo BitLocker Anywhere screenshot 1
     
  12. Encrypto icon

    Encrypto

     22 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Encrypto screenshot 1
     
  13. GostCrypt icon

    GostCrypt

     2 likes

    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
     
  14. Zed! icon

    Zed!

     3 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Zed! screenshot 1
     
  15. Knox icon

    Knox

     4 likes

    Knox offers easy disk image encryption and comes with a built-in backup service. Knox can automatically back up any or all vaults to a local hard drive, an iPod, an iDisk, or a network volume. Gives you many of the benefits of FileVault or individual encrypted disk images via an...

    39 Knox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Knox screenshot 1
     
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