VeraCrypt

Open source

Open-source disk encryption software for creating encrypted volumes and partitions.

Pricing: free
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

Editorial review

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Facts & attributes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native): disk encryption, open source, TrueCrypt successor, plausible deniabilityVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): desktopVerification pending
Desktop apps(Windows;macOS;Linux): Windows, Mac OSX, LinuxVerified

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerified
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/veracrypt/VeraCryptVerified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Virtual encrypted disks mounted as real disks, Full partition or storage device encryption, Pre-boot authentication for system drives, On-the-fly transparent encryption, Plausible deniability with hidden volumes and hidden OSVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Users needing free open-source full-disk and container encryption with plausible deniabilityVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Changelog/release notes(HTTPS URL): https://www.veracrypt.fr/en/Release%20Notes.htmlVerified
Current version(1.12.3): 1.26.30Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): communityVerified

User reviews

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