# FileVault Reviews **Vendor:** Apple **Category:** [Encryption Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/encryption-software) **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 35 ## About FileVault FileVault is a disk encryption program in Mac OS X 10.3 and later. ## FileVault Reviews ### 1. The best security for all Apple devices **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Ronald K S. | Information Technology, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 20, 2019 **What do you like best about FileVault?** FileVault is a highly secure encryption and encryption system for all types of files, and can run on any Apple device, it is easy to use, you can protect any file, folder, file, image, document, or what you want, with an encryption of high level, from a very simple application, you do not need to be a genius to use it, anyone can protect their information with this application in the simplest way, without complications, as happens in other data protection applications, which are complicated and you must be a computer professional to use it. **What do you dislike about FileVault?** Unfortunately Filevault can affect some functions of the computer where it is installed, if it is not used properly, since it can interfere with certain files of the system, and declare them obsolete, which can leave the damaged files, and to repair these problems, you must have some knowledge a bit advanced in computer science, since it is probable, that can damage some file of the system startup, if previously this, or some associated file, it was protected with the application, but they are errors, that any application of this type can present, and can be solved, easily. **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** The protection of the most important files of our students is 100% secure with FileVault with an encryption and a military level encryption, which makes it almost impossible, the loss or leakage of any type of information that for us is too important, we have our databases, protected, of any type threat, with the protection of this apple tool, which we know this company, its biggest point in favor, is security, and with FileVault this security is redoubled. ### 2. Great built-in security measures. **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 03, 2019 **What do you like best about FileVault?** I like how it offers an extra layer of security, it's built-in, included with the computer, and free. When compared to the paid alternatives, there's really no reason to complain, so long as Apple doesn't cheapen out their products any further. **What do you dislike about FileVault?** Apple used to be known for having great products, and reliable computers. However, since Tim Cook took over, and Steve Job's tragic passing, Apple has gone downhill. I really wish I didn't have to use this app, but even the moderate security it provides, helps. **Recommendations to others considering FileVault:** It helps. Not as good as it used to be (when Steve Jobs was running the company and calling the shots), but better than nothing. In other words, it's satisfactory. For being free, it's hard to argue. I hope it doesn't get lower in quality (cost cutting). **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** Computer security - on the cheaper platforms Tim Cook is releasing. Consequently, I'm noticing fewer (if any) computer-security related threats. Then again, Apple (used) to build highly robust computers and software built off the unix platform. Now-a-days, with Tim Cook and his cheap ways, software like this is definitely recommended. ### 3. File Vault review **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Marketing and Advertising | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** August 19, 2019 **What do you like best about FileVault?** I like how secure file vault is. It is an easy way to share large files in a secure manner. **What do you dislike about FileVault?** The downsides of file vault are that I cannot access the files from my phone because there is not an available app. **Recommendations to others considering FileVault:** If you are considering filevault know that this software will take the stress out of secure file transfers. **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** The problem I am solving with filevault are sharing large files quickly and simply. ### 4. Does what's needed, but multiple users are a pain **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Erik W. | IT, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 30, 2018 **What do you like best about FileVault?** If you need to encrypt the disk of your Mac, start with what's built-in unless you have other specific needs. Since it serves as a boot lock as well, you're going to get an extra level of protection for your system. When paired with Jamf, you have a fully automated solution for encrypting your Mac fleet. **What do you dislike about FileVault?** Multiple users are a real pain. This really points to Apple's focus on the individual rather than the corporation. If you need to encrypt multi-user machines (think a walk-up machine or a student computer lab) while maintaining the integrity of your encrypted files, you'll have to do some hacking. **Recommendations to others considering FileVault:** Think through your needs. Single user machines are an excellent fit. Make sure you have a centralized management solution for key escrow (e.g. Jamf). If you are primarily multi-user machines, make sure you have a plan for managing and automating adding and purging securetoken users to enable/disable filevault access. Also make sure your user policies are appropriate for shared-use machines. Any file permissions will be inherited with a file-vault unlock, so a compromised admin account means access to the machine and the data. **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** We have a need to secure our business data in the event of device theft. FileVault (paired with Jamf) gives us a no-cost solution that is secure and provides IT access to endpoint data without user presence. Through Jamf, we get institutional keys and escrowed keys to be used for accessing and decrypting data, while still maintaining data security. High Sierra introduced some difficulties for us with the wonky securetoken implementation, but that was eventually resolved. ### 5. FileVault is a great internal OS Encryption System. **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Jan P. | Desarrollo y diseño web, Marketer, Capacitador de CRM, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 17, 2018 **What do you like best about FileVault?** It's simple; it just has one simple button to get started. Very descriptive of what the FileVault tab application is going to do with your Storage drive. You can use your machine while the program is processing the encryption and also the process of decrypting is quite simple and straightforward. **What do you dislike about FileVault?** There are no cons to this program that I have encountered. You could say that turning off FileVault seems to take longer to process fully. However, this seems somewhat logical to happen. **Recommendations to others considering FileVault:** There is honestly not a better solution than this for the macOS, use it. I am not aware of any other software for the macOS that can do everything FileVault can in just one click of a button. And the best part is that it's already integrated into the system, so how can anyone top that since it's Apple approved. **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** Security problems, like cloning, data stealing. FileVault keeps the entire Storage drive safe, with a single password and military grade encryption. ### 6. Personal and Enterprise FileVault Deployments **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Joel P. | Knowledge Management Officer, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 17, 2018 **What do you like best about FileVault?** FileVault 2 features incredibly low overhead, allowing your system to perform as if encryption isn't there. This will be your own experience if you turn it on from the start before you start familiarizing yourself with the system. With FileVault on I am still able to achieve 2.833GB/sec writes and 2.46GB/sec reads. FileVault has important personal recovery options that everyone needs to pay attention to and follow carefully. It also has the highest reasonable encryption standards that will deter pretty much anyone except state actors from getting access to your data. **What do you dislike about FileVault?** Apple has yet to provide an enterprise-wide management option for FileVault. While 3rd party vendors do a lot of the work here, it would mean more if Apple did work here to make sure we have a sustained path forward with FileVault. **Recommendations to others considering FileVault:** Find a strong macOS MDM solution for managing FileVault and recovery. **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** Free, government-grade volume encryption that just works. ### 7. Encrypt your Laptop **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Kenny B. | IT & CRM Manager, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 13, 2018 **What do you like best about FileVault?** I really like that FileVault is included in the OS. This makes it very easy to administer and work with. No extra software to buy or install, it is just there. **What do you dislike about FileVault?** Takes a while to encrypt the drive for the first time, after that, it runs just as fast as with no encryption. **Recommendations to others considering FileVault:** If there is any fear or a lost or stolen Mac, use FileVault. It is included in your OS and will give you peace of mind when it comes to your data being in the wrong hands. **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** Using FileVault has eliminated some of the worry from our management. By having the whole drive encrypted, it makes for better security in the unlikely event one of our outside MacBooks are lost or stolen. We have the peace of mind that none of our data is getting into the wrong hands. ### 8. Love for encryption **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Sachi V. | Sales Associate, Apparel & Fashion, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 24, 2018 **What do you like best about FileVault?** Personally, I love that file vault allows me to easily encrypt my data on my Mac with ease as I am not a heavy PC user. It is great to have this software available to me on my Macbook. Additionally, I love that it works seamlessly in the background which means I don't have to wait for it to finish before I can use my computer. **What do you dislike about FileVault?** One thing I dislike is the toll it takes on my system resources, granted newer macs are powerful, but I feel that after a while it has affected my battery life slightly. **Recommendations to others considering FileVault:** If you don't have extremely sensitive data and don't want to go through the pain of encrypting and decrypting data, I would use something else as it does affect your system. However, if you are in need of something like this I would definitely recommend **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** File vault allows me to secure data that I wouldn't want getting into the hands of others in a quick and easy manner. ### 9. MAC OSX File Vault review **Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Joe T. | Mortgage Expert, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 20, 2018 **What do you like best about FileVault?** With FileVault enabled, all of the files on your Mac’s startup disk are encrypted at disk level using the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), with 128-bit blocks and a 256-bit disk encryption key. These are the encryption standards recommended by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology. We recommend this be the base for which all of our client's data is stored. **What do you dislike about FileVault?** The performance of the MAc' take a hit as the processor has to decrypt and encrypt, taking away processing power from the MAC. **Recommendations to others considering FileVault:** If you are in the financial services industry and some of your people are using MAC's, you must ensure that they have a system that can encrypt your client's data. As managers and administrators we have to be leaders when it comes to our independent users. **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** Mac users are able to securely send and receive sensitive client data via their MACS. ### 10. Seamless encryption, setup and forget! **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Santiago M. | Account Executive, Telecommunications, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 15, 2018 **What do you like best about FileVault?** Have been using FileVault since I bought my first Mac. I'm on my fourth now in between personal and professional computers, and I've rest assured that since I first turned on every one of them, that all content and information on my disk is encrypted. Seamless, easy, and nicely integrated to the systems OS preferences. **What do you dislike about FileVault?** I've been sharing one of my laptops lately, and further permission features would go well, since it would only let you opt for asking for admin password "to access wide-system preferences". **Recommendations to others considering FileVault:** When diving in such a wide arrange of options in the market, using the native encryption of the OS is something I value greatly. Check it out! **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** These days are calling for tightening one's system and network security. I rely on FileVault to encrypt the HDs on my Macs. ### 11. Easy, safe, effective full disk encryption **Rating:** 2.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Saul J. | Director, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 13, 2018 **What do you like best about FileVault?** The added security of having all of my data encrypted as well as the ability to wipe the drive remotely using iCloud if necessary. The strength of the full disk encryption. File encryption is a background process. **What do you dislike about FileVault?** The idea of being unable to access the drive if I lose the password and encryption key. No option to encrypt removable storage. **Recommendations to others considering FileVault:** Print out encryption key and keep safe **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** With GDPR and privacy becoming a major concern it has allowed me to use my personal computer to store some documents locally ### 12. Why you absolutely should encrypt your Mac with FileVault! **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Nicholas G. | Emerging Technologies Cloud Evangelist, Computer Software, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 20, 2018 **What do you like best about FileVault?** The entire contents of the startup drive are encrypted. When your computer is powered off, the drive’s data is fully unrecoverable without a password. It also lets you use Find My Mac to wipe your drive in a matter of seconds remotely. **What do you dislike about FileVault?** There are no negatives to using FileVault. **Recommendations to others considering FileVault:** If you are looking for a free and excellent solution for encrypting your end users data at rest FileVault should be considered the industry standard for Mac users. **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** Protecting sensitive data at rest for end users. ### 13. Protect your Mac materials **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Political Organization | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 17, 2018 **What do you like best about FileVault?** FileVault has given me the opportunity to save all my materials on my Mac. I never have to worry that I will lose my materials and if my computer were to be stolen it's protected. I use my Mac on daily basis for both personal and business. Thus it's essential I have a secure backup system in place for no security risk or files lost. **What do you dislike about FileVault?** One thing I do not like about FileVault is with just like any software on a Mac it takes time to learn the functions and process. Another thing I sometimes find difficult with FileVault is the inability to manage settings unless signed in under the owner. The difficult part is by using my Mac for personal and business sometimes I want to determine my own settings for personal documents that are unrelated to the business files. **Recommendations to others considering FileVault:** FileVault is a great option for Mac users who like using it for both personal and business. It's a great start to protecting my technology. Apple will likely continue to make improvements thus creating a more secure and efficient tool. **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** As I mentioned I use my Mac on a daily basis to perform work and personal task. FileVault has allowed me to securely protect my computer whether I am in or out of the office. I know that I can restore my Mac to it's last condition. Also the back log of saved encryptions allows me to pull old files which have gotten lost. ### 14. Likely **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Akansha S. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 19, 2018 **What do you like best about FileVault?** Operating filevault is easy to operate and work with .. everyone should work on it atleast for once you will feel and amazing intangible expirence .......go fr it without any second thought **What do you dislike about FileVault?** There is nothing to dislike about thus .. the only thing it need to improve is more voice quality may increase its feature and find it more attractive ... ya go for it nothing to hide **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** The business problem i am solving is to save my files at a place where no one can reach . Full protection with any malware i am gettung is simply awesome . It is time saving and cost saving ### 15. FileVault helps us increasing our data security, but have a few downsides **Rating:** 2.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Simon C. | Responsable, Services TI et Sécurité, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** January 05, 2018 **What do you like best about FileVault?** FileVault data encryption is built-in into latest version of MacOS and for this reason it's totally seamless. FileVault also uses the most modern data encryptions protocols what making it very secure. **What do you dislike about FileVault?** In opposite to other data encryption software such as Microsoft BitLocker, FileVault seems to affect computers performance badly, even the latest generation of MacBook Pro with extremely fast SSD drives. Moreover, FileVault have a few "known issues" that several users reported and that we experience in our company too, where some computers refuse to boot because of some kind of corruption with FileVault, so we had to turn off encryption (de-encrypt all datas) to get computer booting back again and then turn it on again, then it work for a few months. We experienced this issue on MacOS Sierra (10.11) but not so far with MacOS High-Sierra (10.12), however since High Sierra is on the market for only 2 months and that FileVault remain unchanged in this version, we anticipate some issues later. Another known issue with FileVault is in business environment where computers are hooked to Active Directory for account password management, there's often some poor syncing between AD password and FileVault password causing headache to users. **Recommendations to others considering FileVault:** If you need extremely high performance from your computer, such as movie or graphic processing, I would not recommend turning on FileVault because it surely decrease SSD speed by 15%. If you are having a older Mac computer with rotating hard drive, forget FileVault definitely. **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** FileVault improve a lot our data security especially on laptop computers that are always on the move and than are at higher risk to be stolen. Even with a strong profile password, anyone can stole datas by booting the laptop in "Target Mode" or by removing physically the hard drive/SSD. However with FileVault enabled, it's making data theft impossible. ### 16. Great for encrypting your startup disk! **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Mysty L. | Business Development Representative, Information Technology and Services, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 19, 2018 **What do you like best about FileVault?** I like that this tool helps to prevent unauthorized access to my important documents, media files and content on my startup disk for my computer. It makes everything so much secure. **What do you dislike about FileVault?** The only disadvantage is that if you forget or lose your password then your files are also lost. **Recommendations to others considering FileVault:** Don't lose your password! **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** Being able to automatically encrypt files that are added on my desktop is one of the major business problems being solved. This makes our documents, especially internal documents, really secure and avoidable to be accessed by outside users. ### 17. File vault has been the best software I have used to encrypt data. **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Bross t. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 20, 2018 **What do you like best about FileVault?** It Safely stores client information. What ever your reason, it will encrypt your data on the fly and will work seamlessly in the background. It forces all users to have to re-enter their password, this way the data security is kept at maximum. **What do you dislike about FileVault?** I don't dislike anything about this software.. it's a perfect one for health care systems, business set up **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** I have a health care business and I had problems with my data management.. file vault has assisted me to store clients data safely ### 18. File vault steeps up the data security easily. **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Prashanthi M. | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 19, 2018 **What do you like best about FileVault?** It is a very good security feature to help guard files in case of theft or any malicious intent. **What do you dislike about FileVault?** In case of hard drive failure, all the information could be lost. **Recommendations to others considering FileVault:** If you need extremely high performance from your computer, eg. movie or graphic processing, I would not recommend turning on FileVault as it surely decreases the SSD speed. **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** It has allowed me to use my personal computer to store some documents locally. My primary concern was Privacy. ### 19. Best protector for confidential files **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Rahul N. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 20, 2018 **What do you like best about FileVault?** The user interface is very easy to use and the protection of the vault is top quality..the software functions and themes are pretty much attractive & easy to use..it also has cloud features. **What do you dislike about FileVault?** There is little bit stuckment while exploring big data files..and covers up large internal spaces.but it is much better than other vaults. **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** Safe storage of confidential files... Easy to access any where by systems and devices. Great user interface. ### 20. Keeps me safe **Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Katrine S. | Physiotherapy Resident, Hospital & Health Care, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 19, 2018 **What do you like best about FileVault?** I love how easy it is to use (don't really have to do much to use it) to know forsure that my computer is being taken care of. **What do you dislike about FileVault?** I dislike that it can affect an account if i'm logged into another account on my computer. **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** We are able to keep our private documents safe ### 21. File vault review **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Ronald K. | Songwriter and Producer, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 19, 2018 **What do you like best about FileVault?** I like the fact of the encryption so that if your hard drive is removed they cannot access your files. **What do you dislike about FileVault?** Having to use an app to secure my files rather than it being built in. **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** No problems, benefits are the security and peace of mind of ease using the app. ### 22. Perfect way to encrypt your personal laptop **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Internet | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 20, 2018 **What do you like best about FileVault?** I've enjoyed that FileVault is apart of the Apple OS system while allowing the system to perform in a modest and undetected manner. Now, all files and content are encrypted. **What do you dislike about FileVault?** Encryption initially takes a little bit of time and the fact that there is only an admin password is a little subpar. **Recommendations to others considering FileVault:** It would help if it was able to handle the graphics processing needed for high performing programming. i.e movies. **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** The biggest aspect that we were solving by using FileVault is security or our hard drives. ### 23. Like Time machine it works seemlessly **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Food & Beverages | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 19, 2018 **What do you like best about FileVault?** For me it has been a real set and forgot situation on occasion I’ve noticed that time machine can take a slight amount longer but it isn’t quite noticeable. **What do you dislike about FileVault?** If anything it might slow my (older) Mac down a bit but in general I can’t say it’s an issue. **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** For the industry I work with and clients who are protective of new ideas this has been a way for me to fortify our services. When nessesary our offering is now that little bit more robust. ### 24. Okay file storage **Rating:** 2.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Insurance | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 19, 2018 **What do you like best about FileVault?** It is an average file storage with normal retrieving lagging speed of delivery timing and storage. . Can easily connect with all my devices. **What do you dislike about FileVault?** It works like most apple products not always set up like a normal person would think it would be categorized and flow. Not as easy to understand the hierarchy when you are use too Microsoft.. **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** Storage and sharing of files easily and quickly across many users. Can share information quickly with just more than one person at a time. ### 25. Never get locked out of account again!!! **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Aaron C. | Community Corrections Supervision Officer, Government Administration, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 19, 2018 **What do you like best about FileVault?** It’s what we all want and need! Never have to worry about Hipaa issues as everything is encrypted **What do you dislike about FileVault?** A little anxiety about hackers is all. Since it’s all encrypted of it’s breached: everything is theirs **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** The need for proving to Medicare medical files are locked ### 26. Quality price **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Luis V. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 20, 2018 **What do you like best about FileVault?** Teams that last many years, with good aesthetics and very good details **What do you dislike about FileVault?** the price, the large number of applications that are not free **Recommendations to others considering FileVault:** Economic versions **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** it's a handheld computer, you can do millions of things from any of its devices ### 27. Best disk encryption option for Mac **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Adam S. | IT Director, Hospital & Health Care, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 20, 2018 **What do you like best about FileVault?** Built into MacOS, no additional cost, keys can be escrowed by MDM **What do you dislike about FileVault?** Apple hasn't been clear about changes coming to 10.14 including "secure token" **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** Provide full disk encryption to secure data on Macs ### 28. Excellent security tool **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Consumer Goods | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 20, 2018 **What do you like best about FileVault?** Allows encrypting information in a convenient and secure way. High degree of confidentiality. **What do you dislike about FileVault?** There is a small problem or disadvantage with the speed at which it performs the operation. Since when it is activated, it encompasses the entire operating system and not just the folders we want to encrypt. **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** Encrypt files for maximum security and protection of these ### 29. Security **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Entertainment | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 19, 2018 **What do you like best about FileVault?** I like that it is fast and gives me peace of mind by providing me with a high grade encryption. **What do you dislike about FileVault?** I don’t like that I can’t recover the password or key. Slow encryption and decryption. **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** To help prevent unauthorized users ### 30. Filevault for everyone **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 19, 2018 **What do you like best about FileVault?** It keeps your data as safe as can be for a minimum amount of extra effort **What do you dislike about FileVault?** The only thing to dislike is the few extra seconds of boot time or wake from sleep time **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** keeps data safe for corporate security ### 31. Great tool to have piece of mind about your personal data. **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Retail | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 19, 2018 **What do you like best about FileVault?** The best thing about FileVault is how it provides security without affecting performance **What do you dislike about FileVault?** At this present moment I cannot think of any disadvantage. **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** Securing your data is major concern in today's world, and FileVault helps with that. ### 32. FileVault is a life saver. **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Higher Education | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 19, 2018 **What do you like best about FileVault?** I like the feeling of protection when using this. **What do you dislike about FileVault?** I don't have anything bad to say. I'm an avid apple lover! **Recommendations to others considering FileVault:** I recommend using this. It can help apple users immensely! **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** It helps us with security. ### 33. Best encryption **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Architecture & Planning | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 20, 2018 **What do you like best about FileVault?** Fiability and robust and good for work in company **What do you dislike about FileVault?** Is really expensive to buy some software and hardware **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** Can save our confidential documents ### 34. Work with students in enterprise to establish firevault if needed **Rating:** 2.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** David F. | Computing Support Analyst, Higher Education, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** December 17, 2017 **What do you like best about FileVault?** It is a good security feature to help guard files in case of theft or any malicious intent. **What do you dislike about FileVault?** It can cause problems if there is any hard drive failure or if any work needs to be done it can cause issues. In addition if your password is to be forgotten then there can be severe data loss **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** FileVault is used in situations where students are concerned for safety and security of their computers files ### 35. Apple file vault **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Consumer Goods | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** January 03, 2018 **What do you like best about FileVault?** I can encrypt my system without much difference being made to my computer or files **What do you dislike about FileVault?** Always the possibility of losing all info **Recommendations to others considering FileVault:** File vault continues to improve! Protect yourself! **What problems is FileVault solving and how is that benefiting you?** I have important information, passwords, files, etc. On system that can be protected. ## FileVault Discussions - [What is FileVault used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-filevault-used-for) - [View FileVault pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/filevault/reviews?section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-05-15+17%3A00%3A45+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=33bb6f76-6505-4d13-bd8b-0678d6ecc429&secure%5Btoken%5D=284c928592edad3ae5f6de36e55e8fccbab704890fce557990cbc29f055a4645&format=llm_user) ## FileVault Features **Encryption** - Messaging Encryption - Document Encryption - Full-Disk Encryption **Compliance** - Authentication - Access Management **Management** - Backup - Recovery - Anomaly Detection ## Top FileVault Alternatives - [VeraCrypt](https://www.g2.com/products/veracrypt/reviews) - 4.5/5.0 (50 reviews) - [Microsoft BitLocker](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-bitlocker/reviews) - 4.6/5.0 (24 reviews) - [Signal](https://www.g2.com/products/open-whisper-systems-signal/reviews) - 4.4/5.0 (447 reviews)