Virtru

End-to-end encryption for Gmail and Outlook with persistent sender control

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Pricing: See the vendor site for current pricing.

Reviewed by the CyberSecTool editorial team against the public sources cited below · Last reviewed February 2026 · How we review listings

What is Virtru?

Virtru provides end-to-end encryption for email and files across Gmail, Outlook, and Google Workspace. Built on the Trusted Data Format (TDF) open standard, Virtru gives senders persistent control over encrypted messages. Including the ability to revoke access, set expiration dates, and disable forwarding after sending. Virtru signs BAAs for HIPAA compliance and offers granular audit logging of every access event.

Best for: Healthcare and government teams using Gmail or Outlook who need HIPAA-compliant end-to-end encryption with persistent sender control
Pros
  • ✓ Seamless Gmail and Outlook integration
  • ✓ Sender retains control after sending
  • ✓ Open standard (TDF) avoids vendor lock-in
  • ✓ Strong HIPAA and ITAR compliance posture
  • ✓ Easy deployment for end users
Considerations
  • • Recipients must use Virtru reader or verify identity
  • • Higher price than gateway-only solutions
  • • Limited to Google and Microsoft ecosystems
  • • No built-in email hosting

Reported in public reviews and vendor documentation. See sources below.

Key Features

→End-to-end encryption for Gmail and Outlook
→Persistent access control and revocation
→Message expiration and forwarding restrictions
→Trusted Data Format (TDF) open standard
→HIPAA-compliant with signed BAA
→Granular audit logging
→DLP policy integration
→Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 plugins

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Sources & references

Where the information on this listing comes from. Always verify pricing and capabilities against the vendor before a purchasing decision.

Virtru — official websitePrimary source
Data Security Platform for Email, Files and Collaboration | Virtru
Official site
End-to-End Data Protection Packages & Pricing Options | Virtru
Official site (pricing)
Virtru - Wikipedia
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Quick Info
PricingSee the vendor site for current pricing.
ModelPer-user
Founded2012
CloudYes
Self-HostedNo
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Last updated: Feb 25, 2026

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Certifications
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