VeraCrypt Alternatives

VeraCrypt is described as 'Secure and encrypt entire partitions or devices, including system drives, with automated, real-time protection and enhanced security measures' and is a leading Disk Encryption tool in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to VeraCrypt for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best VeraCrypt alternative is Cryptomator, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like VeraCrypt are TrueCrypt, Picocrypt, LUKS and DroidFS.

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VeraCrypt alternatives are mainly Disk Encryption Tools, but if you're looking for File Encryption Software or Cloud Storage Services you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Android, Open Source, Linux, Windows + Free, iPhone, Mac and iPad. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to VeraCrypt.
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  1. 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
     
  2. Speedcrypt icon
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    It is software to encrypt your data that implements some of the most powerful and secure algorithms in the world. It also uses the most sophisticated password derivation techniques, with very robust HASH Functions.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. Picocrypt NG icon
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    Picocrypt NG (new generation) is a very small (hence Pico), very simple, yet very secure encryption tool that you can use to protect your files. It's designed to be the go-to tool for file encryption, with a focus on security, simplicity, and reliability.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  4. OpaqueFiles icon
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    A free and open-source file encryption software for Linux, Windows and Mac that encrypts/decrypts files so they can be stored securely, utilizing compression, Reed–Solomon Error Correction, encryption and keys derived from the user's password with Argon2id.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  5. Gizmo Drive icon
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    Simulates virtual drives for ISO, BIN, VHD, IMG, NRG, CCD, MDS, and MDF files, supports encrypted, password-protected, compressed, and sparse GDRIVE images, integrates with Windows Shell, and enables command line automation for mounting and unmounting.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. nCryptor icon
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    nCryptor is a software-based encryption platform. It allows users to create encrypted virtual drives on their computers (Windows and macOS) to protect sensitive files and folders.

    12 nCryptor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. Xecrets Ez is an easy to use personal desktop application available for Windows, Mac and Linux. It is 100% compatible with AxCrypt, but is less complex without the bells and whistles.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. Now this is what I call real security!... You may use any one of nineteen, industrial and military strength, encryption ciphers to secure your most precious private information.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. CZIP X icon
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    CZIP X uses state-of-the-art encryption techniques in order to offer total protection from any perspective, also thanks to the several tests conducted while developing the application.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  10. East-tec SafeBit is an on-the-fly disk encryption software that creates password-protected virtual drives to securely store and protect your confidential files from unauthorized access.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. encrypt0r icon
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    App to encrypt and decrypt your files with a passphrase, powered by Electron.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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