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At a Glance
Microsoft BitLocker
Microsoft BitLocker
Star Rating
(24)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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VeraCrypt
VeraCrypt
Star Rating
(51)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (34.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about VeraCrypt
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Microsoft BitLocker excels in full-disk encryption with a score of 9.5, making it a preferred choice for those needing robust protection for entire drives. In contrast, VeraCrypt also performs well in this area with a score of 9.6, but users mention that its setup can be more complex.
  • Reviewers mention that VeraCrypt shines in email and messaging encryption, scoring 9.0 and 9.1 respectively, which is significantly higher than BitLocker's scores of 5.3 in both categories. This makes VeraCrypt a better option for users prioritizing secure communications.
  • G2 users highlight that BitLocker has a smoother ease of setup with a score of 9.1, while VeraCrypt's score of 5.7 indicates a more challenging installation process. Users say that this ease of setup is crucial for small businesses looking for quick deployment.
  • Users on G2 report that both products have similar scores in policy enforcement (8.5), but VeraCrypt's access management score of 8.8 suggests it offers more granular control, which is beneficial for organizations with strict compliance requirements.
  • Reviewers mention that while both products provide good recovery options, VeraCrypt's recovery score of 8.8 is slightly higher than BitLocker's 8.4, indicating that users find VeraCrypt's recovery processes more reliable and user-friendly.
  • Users say that BitLocker is often seen as a better partner in business with a score of 8.9, reflecting its integration with Windows environments, while VeraCrypt, despite its strong encryption capabilities, may not offer the same level of seamless integration for users in a Microsoft ecosystem.
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VeraCrypt
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
22
9.3
49
Ease of Use
9.1
23
8.2
49
Ease of Setup
9.1
22
5.7
5
Ease of Admin
8.6
12
7.3
5
Quality of Support
8.6
15
8.3
25
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
9
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Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
23
8.8
49
Features by Category
Encryption
5.3
21
9.0
23
5.3
20
9.1
23
6.8
19
9.2
34
8.2
19
9.4
37
7.8
19
9.4
37
9.5
19
9.6
36
Compliance
7.5
19
9.3
36
8.5
20
8.5
31
7.9
18
8.8
33
Management
8.4
19
9.1
31
8.4
20
8.8
29
7.7
19
8.8
35
6.9
18
8.9
29
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft BitLocker
Microsoft BitLocker
VeraCrypt
VeraCrypt
Microsoft BitLocker and VeraCrypt are categorized as Encryption
Unique Categories
Microsoft BitLocker
Microsoft BitLocker has no unique categories
VeraCrypt
VeraCrypt has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft BitLocker
Microsoft BitLocker
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
43.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
30.4%
VeraCrypt
VeraCrypt
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
32.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
34.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Microsoft BitLocker
Microsoft BitLocker
Computer Software
17.4%
Information Technology and Services
13.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
8.7%
Hospital & Health Care
8.7%
Computer & Network Security
8.7%
Other
43.5%
VeraCrypt
VeraCrypt
Computer Software
10.0%
Information Technology and Services
8.0%
Automotive
8.0%
Internet
6.0%
Building Materials
6.0%
Other
62.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Microsoft BitLocker
Microsoft BitLocker
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Arfath P.
AP
Arfath P.
Verified User in E-Learning

The feature I like most is Device and Drive encryption. If the system connects from a different geographical location, it will prompt you to authorize access by entering the BitLocker code.

Most Helpful Critical Review
VeraCrypt
VeraCrypt
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Mariusz M.
MM
Mariusz M.
Verified User in Internet

Veracypt is one of the best open source solutions for data encryption on the market. It gives us a few, the ability to encrypt not only selected files or partitions, but also entire operating systems (so called Full Disk Encryption) and mobile devices. We...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Pedro S.
PS
Pedro S.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning

The data encryption method, and particularly the flash drive encryption process, is very intuitive. The technique is easy once you figure out how to do it, but it's far from immediately apparent. It implies going through dozens of menu items attempting to...

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Discussions
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Microsoft BitLocker Discussions
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