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Add to SafariWhen comparing BitLocker vs Disk Utility, the Slant community recommends Disk Utility for most people. In the question“What are the best file encryption tools?” Disk Utility is ranked 11th while BitLocker is ranked 12th. The most important reason people chose Disk Utility is:
It offers the best integration, ease of use and support with OS X.
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Pros
Pro Native Windows support
It offers the best integration, ease of use and support with Ultimate and Enterprise editions of Microsoft's Windows Vista and Windows 7, and with the Pro and Enterprise editions of Windows 8.
Pro Volume-based encryption
BitLocker allows encrypting an entire volume including the OS.
Pro Multiple authentication methods
You can use a combination of methods consisting of Trusted Platform Module, PIN, and a passphrase on a USB thumb stick.
Pro Native OS X support
It offers the best integration, ease of use and support with OS X.
Pro Disk image and volume encryption
You can create a disk image that requires a password to mount. It can use a different filesystem than OS X, like exFAT, that can be used to move files between Windows and OS X. Additionally, you can encrypt file volumes by right-clicking and selecting encrypt.
Cons
Con Proprietary
No public audits possible.
Microsoft could want or be legally required to puts backdoors without users knowledge.
Con Not available on Windows home versions
Con Mac only
Disk Utility is available for OSX only.
