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Folder LockVeraCrypt
Freemium

Offered as a free download from the developer; the research does not detail paid tiers.

 Free

Free and open source, funded by donations.

Windows Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Locks and encrypts files and folders in one step
  • Password-protected lockers are simple to understand
  • Encrypted container files that mount like an ordinary drive
  • Full partition and full system encryption, with pre-boot authentication on Windows
  • Windows only
  • Closed source, so the encryption cannot be independently reviewed
  • Mounting a volume needs administrator rights and a driver on every platform
  • Forget the password or lose the header backup and the data is gone
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: Apache-2.0 and TrueCrypt-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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