VeraCrypt vs LUKS : Which is Better?

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VeraCrypt

VeraCrypt is an open-source utility used for on-the-fly encryption (OTFE). It can create a virtual encrypted disk within a file or encrypt a partition.

License: Open Source

Categories: Security & Privacy

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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

VeraCrypt VS LUKS Feature comparision

Feature VeraCrypt LUKS
Encrypted backups
Encrypted storage container
Encryption
Local file encryption
Data-encryption
Drive 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
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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