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We've compiled a list of 77 free and paid alternatives to EncFS. The primary competitors include TrueCrypt, VeraCrypt. In addition to these, users also draw comparisons between EncFS and Cryptomator, AES Crypt, DiskCryptor. Also you can look at other similar options here: IT Infrastructure Software, Data Catalog Software.
We've compiled a list of 77 free and paid alternatives to EncFS. The primary competitors include TrueCrypt, VeraCrypt. In addition to these, users also draw comparisons between EncFS and Cryptomator, AES Crypt, DiskCryptor. Also you can look at other similar options here: IT Infrastructure Software, Data Catalog Software.
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VeraCrypt is a free disk encryption software brought to you by IDRIX and that is based on...
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Multi-platform transparent client-side encryption of your files in the cloud.
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AES Crypt is an advanced file encryption utility that integrates with the Windows shell or runs...
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DiskCryptor is the only truly free solution, provided under GNU General Public License (GPLv3)...
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CipherShed is a program that can be used to create encrypted files or encrypt entire drives...
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BitLocker Drive Encryption is a data protection feature that integrates with the operating system...
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This is an experimental project of porting encfs to the Windows world. Use First time
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My Lockbox is a security software enabling you to password protect any folder on your computer.
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FreeOTFE is a free, open source, "on-the-fly" (OTFE) disk encryption program for PCs...
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EncFS provides an encrypted filesystem in user-space.
EncFS provides an encrypted filesystem in user-space.
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EncFS provides an encrypted filesystem in user-space. It runs without any special permissions and uses the FUSE library and Linux kernel module to provide the filesystem interface. You can find links to source and binary releases below. EncFS is open source software, licensed under the GPL.
As with most encrypted filesystems, Encfs is meant to provide security against off-line attacks; ie your notebook or backups fall into the wrong hands, etc. The way Encfs works is different from the “loopback” encrypted filesystem support built into the Linux kernel because it works on files at a time, not an entire block device. This is a big advantage in some ways, but does not come without a cost.
See also the extended introduction page if you are new to EncFS.
If you need help, please use the encfs-users mailing list. You can also send me encfs questions directly, but I may CC a response to the mailing list, to help other people who may have the same question.
Slides from talk: In July 2005 I gave a presentation of EncFS at the Libre Software Meeting in France. Slides are available as PDF, or with last-minute changes in OpenOffice presentation format.
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