Alternate File Shredder AlternativesFile Shredders and other similar apps like Alternate File Shredder

Alternate File Shredder is described as 'This program offers the possibility to finally delete files and/or folders (no recovery possible). The program also can overwrite the free space on a drive, which means, that already deleted files cannot be restored, too' and is a File Shredder in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Alternate File Shredder for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, PortableApps.com, Linux and Android apps. The best Alternate File Shredder alternative is Eraser, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Alternate File Shredder are DiskGenius, Ashampoo WinOptimizer, HDShredder and Permadelete.

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  1. Eraser icon
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    Eraser is an advanced security tool (for Windows), which allows you to completely remove sensitive data from your hard drive by overwriting it several times with carefully selected patterns.

    47 Eraser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
    • Eraser is the most popular Windows alternative to Alternate File Shredder.

    • Eraser is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Alternate File Shredder.

    • Eraser is Free and Open SourceAlternate File Shredder is also Free and Open Source
  2. DiskGenius icon
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    DiskGenius is full-featured partition manager. It also lets you edit UEFI entries with ease, so if you want to install a different bootloader like Clover, DiskGenius can help set it up quickly.

    182 DiskGenius alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Apple TV
     
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    Suite offering 30 plus tools for cleaning, privacy management, detailed system analysis, browser profile cleaning, tailored optimization, software uninstallation, duplicate removal, disk defragmentation, scheduled maintenance and deep customizable tuning.

    51 Ashampoo WinOptimizer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. HDShredder icon
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    HDShredder by Miray Software deletes entire hard disks, partitions or other storage media securely and according to international standards if desired. Safely recycle your hard drive!.

    51 HDShredder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Permadelete icon
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    Permadelete is a free and open source file shredder, it deletes your files beyond recovery. It's made to be beautiful and easy to use and yet powerful.

    44 Permadelete alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    This software permanently wipes files from PCs, USBs, and other devices, erases web history and app traces to prevent misuse, and offers scheduled wiping.

    37 Stellar File Eraser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
    • Stellar File Eraser is the most popular Mac alternative to Alternate File Shredder.

    • Stellar File Eraser is the most popular commercial alternative to Alternate File Shredder.

    • Stellar File Eraser is Paid and ProprietaryAlternate File Shredder is Free and Open Source
  7. O&O SafeErase icon
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    O&O SafeErase is a security software designed to provide comprehensive protection against unauthorized access to any confidential data you wish to erase. It is capable of permanently deleting a range of data types, from outdated financial information and email archives to...

    36 O&O SafeErase alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Offigneum icon
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    The world's most powerful file shredding software.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. iShredder icon
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    Implements certified erasure methods to destroy files, folders, SD cards, and device storage, wiping unused space while deleting contacts, call logs, cache, temporary data, and generating compliance erasure reports with password-protected access.

    14 iShredder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
    • iShredder is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Alternate File Shredder.

    • iShredder is Paid and ProprietaryAlternate File Shredder is Free and Open Source
  10. OW Shredder icon
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    OW Shredder is a powerful security tool, that allows you to completely erase sensitive data from your computer. Individual files, free disk space, and entire volumes get erased securely. In addition OW Shredder offers various tools to scan, analyze, and wipe; other traces that...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    SDelete, short for Secure Delete, is a command-line based data destruction tool and can be run from the Command Prompt in Windows 7, Vista, or XP.

    43 SDelete alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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