VeraCrypt
Free disk encryption software for Windows, macOS and Linux, based on TrueCrypt 7.1a.
Our verdict
What it does well
- Free to use, including on any number of computers, per its FAQ
- Encrypts files-as-disks, partitions, drives and the system partition
- Source is multi-licensed Apache-2.0 and TrueCrypt License 3.0
Where it falls short
- Desktop-only; the site links to a separate Android and iOS page without details
- Licence mix includes the TrueCrypt License, which is not a common open-source licence
- Website does not state audit dates beyond a Quarkslab mention
VeraCrypt is disk encryption software developed by AM Crypto and based on TrueCrypt 7.1a. It can create an encrypted virtual disk within a file, encrypt a whole partition or drive, and encrypt the system partition with pre-boot authentication. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux; the site also notes FreeBSD support.
The VeraCrypt FAQ says an audit was performed by Quarkslab and that VeraCrypt 1.19 addressed the issues it found. The FAQ also says there will never be a commercial version. These are the project's statements.
VeraCrypt is free; donations are optional. The repo's License.txt says VeraCrypt is multi-licensed under Apache License 2.0 and the TrueCrypt License version 3.0, and that its names may not be used for derived works. The EFI boot loader source is separately licensed under LGPL.
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Last updated 17 October 2026. Facts checked against the official site on 17 October 2026. How we make money