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FileVault vs BestCrypt: catalog facts
FileVault	BestCrypt
Free Included with macOS at no extra cost.	Paid Commercial software from Jetico; the homepage does not list prices.
macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Built into macOS with nothing to install Protects the whole startup disk	Encrypts whole drives as well as files and folders Long-established vendor with a companion secure-erase product
Mac only Covers the startup disk rather than individual files for sharing	Proprietary and paid Homepage focuses on business endpoint protection, so product details take some finding
Operating system	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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