LUKS vs TrueCrypt : Which is Better?

LUKS

LUKS is the standard for Linux hard disk encryption. By providing a standard on-disk-format, it does not only facilitate compatibility among distributions, but also provides secure management of multiple user passwords. Developed by Clemens Fruhwirth

License: Open Source

Categories: Security & Privacy

Apps available for Linux

TrueCrypt

TrueCrypt is an open source software to encrypt volumes of data. It even supports the creation of virtual encrypted volumes which is portable. Developed by TrueCrypt Foundation

License: Open Source

Categories: Security & Privacy

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux Discontinued

LUKS VS TrueCrypt Feature comparision

Feature	LUKS	TrueCrypt
Data-encryption
Drive Encryption
Encrypted storage container
Encryption
Local file encryption
Portable
Security focused
AES encryption
Dims background windows
Create bootable USB
Cloud sync
Authenticated encryption
File by file encryption
Mounting drives
Windows EncFS support