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WD SecurityBestCrypt
Free

Free download for owners of supported Western Digital drives.

 Paid

Commercial software from Jetico; the homepage does not list prices.

Windows, macOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Uses the drive's own AES hardware encryption
  • Simple set, change, remove and unlock functions
  • Encrypts whole drives as well as files and folders
  • Long-established vendor with a companion secure-erase product
  • Only works with supported Western Digital drives
  • A forgotten password means erasing the drive and losing its data
  • Proprietary and paid
  • Homepage focuses on business endpoint protection, so product details take some finding
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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