LUKS Alternatives

LUKS is described as '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' and is a popular Disk Encryption tool in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to LUKS for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best LUKS alternative is VeraCrypt, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like LUKS are TrueCrypt, Picocrypt, EDS (Encrypted Data Store) and Windows BitLocker.

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  1. CyberSafe Top Secret is an information security program that uses modern encryption algorithms (RSA, AES, BlowFish, etc.).

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  3. GostCrypt icon
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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
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  4. FinalCrypt icon
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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.

    52 FinalCrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. S.S.E. File Encryptor is a cross-platform encrypter/decrypter of files and folders.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  6. EncryptPro icon
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    Windows file encryption with real PGP sharing. Send encrypted files over any channel — no password travels with them. Free version permanent, no card.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. Castlefile icon
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    CastleFile is an innovative file encryption tool that uses chess moves as unique keys for secure, client-side file encryption. It uses the SHA-256 hashing algorithm and AES encryption to ensure top-notch data protection, combining chess with cryptography.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  8. SecretVaultpro create an encrypted file and mount as a folder in your Sd card call "SecretVaultpro". You can move sensitive documents, photographs to SecretVaultpro with your favorite file manager.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  9. Exocet icon
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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.

    92 Exocet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Ombracrypt icon
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    Ombracrypt is a zero-trust, network-isolated desktop application built for local Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) file encryption. It is designed specifically to defend your private files against "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" (HNDL) attacks without ever relying on...

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Linux Mint
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  11. R-Crypto icon
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    R-Crypto is an easy-to-use disk encryption software that protects your confidential information and personal data on a desktop, notebook, or a removable data storage device against unauthorized access.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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