DiskCryptor is a free and open-source full disk encryption system. Developed by ntldr
License: Open Source
BitLocker is a full disk encryption feature included with Windows Vista and later. It is designed to protect data by providing encryption for entire volumes. By default, it uses the AES encryption algorithm in cipher block chaining (CBC) or XTS mode with a 128-bit or 256-bit key. Developed by Microsoft
License: Commercial
Feature | DiskCryptor | Windows BitLocker |
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Encryption | ||
Encrypted storage container | ||
Local file encryption | ||
Drive Encryption | ||
Portable | ||
Security focused | ||
AES encryption | ||
Data-encryption | ||
Dims background windows | ||
Create bootable USB | ||
AES256 encryption | ||
End-to-End Encryption | ||
Support for WebDAV | ||
Pdf encryption | ||
Lightweight | ||
Mounting drives | ||
Windows EncFS support | ||
Location Mapping | ||
Windows Explorer extension | ||
Multiple languages | ||
Works Offline | ||
Authenticated encryption | ||
File by file encryption | ||
Gpg encryption |