Looking for something like Vera Crypt? Here are 9 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 3 are free or have a free plan and 4 are open source.
VeraCrypt provides disk encryption and publishes source code based on TrueCrypt 7.1a with security enhancements and modifications.
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vernam | — | Not stated | — |
| 2 | Cryptomator | Free | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 3 | TangoShare | — | Not stated | Android, Web |
| 4 | Pea Zip | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 5 | Picocrypt-NG | — | Yes | Android |
| 6 | age | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | WinRAR | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 8 | Cryptomator | Freemium | Not stated | Web |
| 9 | VERNAM | Free | Not stated | Web |
VERNAM encrypts files in the browser; its project says processing happens client-side and files are not uploaded.
Cryptomator provides client-side encryption for cloud storage on Windows, macOS, and Linux, according to its project page.
TangoShare transfers files between devices peer to peer with end-to-end encryption, without accounts or registration.
PeaZip is a cross-platform archive manager for opening and extracting ZIP and RAR files, with additional archive features.
Picocrypt-NG encrypts files, with its project describing the tool as small and simple.
Encrypt files with age, a tool and Go library that uses small explicit keys and avoids configuration options.
Use WinRAR on Windows to compress and encrypt files, open RAR and ZIP archives, and process other formats.
Encrypt files for cloud storage with Cryptomator, an open-source tool listed for services including Dropbox and Google Drive.
VERNAM encrypts files in the browser using a passphrase and supports opening .vrn files, according to its page.
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