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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 Cyber Vendor Guide 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

Things to check

  • 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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Key facts

Pricing
See the vendor site for current pricing.
Model
Per-user
Founded
2012
Cloud
Yes
Self-hosted
No
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Certifications

HIPAA, SOC 2, ITAR