VeraCrypt

Free, open-source disk encryption

Open-source software for creating encrypted volumes and encrypting whole disks or partitions, the successor to TrueCrypt.

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Pricing: Free

Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

Categories: Security & Privacy

VeraCrypt compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
VeraCrypt	Free	Yes	–	Windows, Mac, Linux
Cryptomator	Free plan	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Internxt	Free plan	Yes	–	Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
OpenBao	Free	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted
BorgBackup	Free	Yes	–	Linux, Mac
LuLu	Free	Yes	–	Mac
SOPS	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux

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Questions

Is VeraCrypt free?

VeraCrypt is free.

Is VeraCrypt open source?

Yes, VeraCrypt is open source.

What platforms does VeraCrypt run on?

VeraCrypt is available for Windows, Mac, Linux.

What are some alternatives to VeraCrypt?

Similar indie products include Cryptomator, Internxt, OpenBao, BorgBackup and 4 more.

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