Best encryption software on Reddit
75 reviews from r/privacy, r/linuxquestions, r/crypto and 11 more subreddits
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#1
VeraCrypt
4.5
(33)
"Vera."
"Veracrypt all the way."
"VeraCrypt is great for creating encrypted archives for sensitive information."
"VeraCrypt is excellent for disk encryption."
"Veracrypt slaps"
"Veracrypt is a reliable choice for whole disk encryption."
"Veracrypt?"
"Veracrypt, with `EDS Lite` on Android"
"I would use something like Veracrypt which would require an 'access' password."
"Encryption will not make the HD slower, but if you are using an old processor without the AES instruction set or a non-AES encryption algorithm, there can be a slowdown in read/write speed."
#2
LUKS
4.3
(6)
"LUKS + cryptsetup is the way to go."
"LUKS is my go to for compatibility, ease of use and stability."
"On Linux I use LUKS."
"I have compared like-for-like video work with and without LUKS and, to be frank, I barely noticed any difference."
"Possibly would recommend LUKS+EXT4 as long as it's USB 3.0 or later."
"LUKS is more tested and more secure, while Ciphershed is too new and unstable."
#3
Microsoft
4.6
(5)
"BitLocker provides excellent whole disk encryption for the OS drive."
"Bitlocker comes with windows and works out of the box."
"BitLocker is a great security feature for Windows 8 & 10 Professional."
"I do use BitLocker because of the ease of use and it does match with my threat model."
"Windows Pro offers BitLocker for encryption."
#4
Cryptomator
4.3
(4)
"Cryptomator is great for securing specific directories."
"Cryptomator provides a secure vault for files."
"Cryptomator is another good option for cross-platform full disk encryption."
"Cryptomator is open source and works with a mounted drive and works fine."
#5
BitLocker
4.0
(3)
"Bit locker unless you plan to use the drive in Linux."
"Bitlocker is great if your version of Windows supports it."
"Why wouldn't you use bit locker which is an included feature?"
#6
TrueCrypt
5.0
(2)
"TrueCrypt provides seamless full drive encryption, making the drive appear unformatted until the password is entered."
"Truecrypt is a reliable and secure encryption tool."
#7
Apple
4.0
(2)
"Mac users can utilize FileVault for encryption."
"The newer version of FileVault is effective as it requires a password before booting."
#8
EncFS
4.0
(2)
"EncFS is recommended for cross-platform full disk encryption."
"EncFS does not require reformatting and can be mixed with unencrypted data."
#9
rclone
5.0
(1)
"Rclone encryption is a great option, and the Android app rcx is very useful."
#10
Atakama
5.0
(1)
"Atakama is the best encryption software for the pc."
#11
Foss
5.0
(1)
"A really handy tool for encryption imo."
#12
OpenKeychain
5.0
(1)
"OpenKeychain is foss, audited and works well for basic encryption/decryption/signing."
#13
DiskCryptor
5.0
(1)
"DiskCryptor is noticeably faster on modern SSD."
#14
SmartEncrypt
5.0
(1)
"SmartEncrypt is better for business use and is seamless encryption with 3 free user licenses."
#15
Nextcloud
4.0
(1)
"Nextcloud client app can do end to end encryption."
#16
Linux
4.0
(1)
"Linux users can use LUKS for encryption."
#17
Ubuntu
4.0
(1)
"The DISKS-Tool is user-friendly for managing USB drives."
#18
EDS
4.0
(1)
"You can open Veracrypt archives in EDS if encrypted correctly."
#19
Picocrypt
4.0
(1)
"If you only need to encrypt individual files, Picocrypt may be suitable."
#20
Keybase
4.0
(1)
"Keybase is recommended for client encrypted cloud storage."
#21
Tarsnap
4.0
(1)
"Tarsnap is also recommended for client encrypted cloud storage."
#22
7zip
4.0
(1)
"Recommended for creating an encrypted archive."
#23
Boxcryptor
4.0
(1)
"Boxcryptor is good for personal stuff, uses a mounted drive and 1 free use license."
#24
cryFS
4.0
(1)
"CryFS is a promising alternative to encfs, offering a unique approach to data encryption."
#25
PGP
3.0
(1)
"PGP whole disk is an alternative, but FileVault is recommended."
#26
NordVPN
1.0
(1)
"Recommends a seemingly proprietary and unaudited solution, misuses 'Zero-knowledge' terminology, and employs shady marketing."
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