Comparative Analysis of Open-Source Encryption Tools: GnuPG vs. VeraCrypt

Ravi Kumar Singh, Vikalp, Dushyant Sharma, Aditya Pandey

Abstract: This paper presents a comparative analysis of open- source encryption tools, specifically GnuPG and VeraCrypt, focusing on their performance, usability, and security features. Our objective is to determine their effectiveness for different data types and use cases by testing various parameters including encryption/decryption time and resource utilization.

Keywords: Cryptography, Encryption, Decryption, Security, GnuPG, VeraCrypt