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
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 | VeraCrypt | Windows BitLocker |
---|---|---|
Encrypted backups | ||
Encrypted storage container | ||
Encryption | ||
Local file encryption | ||
Create bootable USB | ||
Drive Encryption | ||
Location Mapping | ||
Windows Explorer extension | ||
Portable | ||
Security focused | ||
AES encryption | ||
Data-encryption | ||
Dims background windows | ||
Multiple languages | ||
Works Offline | ||
Authenticated encryption | ||
File by file encryption | ||
Gpg encryption | ||
Pdf encryption | ||
Lightweight |