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VeraCrypt vs Windows BitLocker

A side-by-side look at VeraCrypt and Windows BitLocker. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

VeraCrypt

VeraCrypt

Security & Privacy

VeraCrypt is an open source disk encryption software for Windows, macOS and Linux. It is a fork of the discontinued TrueCrypt project and is considered its successor. VeraCrypt provides enhanced security and performance compared to TrueCrypt.

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Windows BitLocker

Windows BitLocker

Security & Privacy

Windows BitLocker is a full-disk encryption feature included with certain versions of Windows. It protects data by encrypting the entire Windows volume.

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