Darik's Boot and Nuke AlternativesFile Shredders and other similar apps like Darik's Boot and Nuke

Darik's Boot and Nuke is described as 'Dariks Boot and Nuke ("DBAN") is a self-contained boot disk that securely wipes the hard disks of most computers. DBAN will automatically and completely delete the contents of any hard disk that it can detect, which makes it an appropriate utility for bulk or emergency' and is a popular File Shredder in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Darik's Boot and Nuke for Windows, Mac, Linux, Self-Hosted and PortableApps.com. The best Darik's Boot and Nuke alternative is Eraser, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Darik's Boot and Nuke are HDShredder, O&O SafeErase, ABAN and Blancco Drive Eraser.

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  1. Eraser icon

    Eraser

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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

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    DBAN is a Full Disk Bootable secure erasure method for platter disks. Eraser is a file and folder eraser for windows and must be installed.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Eraser is for erasing individual files and folders. Dban is for erasing entire hard drives.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Eraser is a legitimate Darik's Boot and Nuke alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Eraser is the most popular Windows alternative to Darik's Boot and Nuke.

    • Eraser is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Darik's Boot and Nuke.

    • Eraser is Free and Open SourceDarik's Boot and Nuke is Freemium and Open Source
  2. HDShredder icon

    HDShredder

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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!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  4. O&O SafeErase icon

    O&O SafeErase

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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...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • O&O SafeErase is the most popular commercial alternative to Darik's Boot and Nuke.

    • O&O SafeErase is Paid and ProprietaryDarik's Boot and Nuke is Freemium and Open Source
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    Stellar File Eraser

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

    https://www.stellardata-recovery.com
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  6. ABAN

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    ABAN is a boot CD/USB stick for easily and securely wiping all the disks in a machine. Boot disks are available for both 32-bit and 64-bit machines. As a boot disk, it doesn't care what OS is on the machine (or if there is any OS at all).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about ABAN as an Alternative to Darik's Boot and Nuke
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    free, standalone bootable tool, no additional os required

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Standalone tool for full disk wiping. Since it does not have fancy graphical UI, not recommended for newbies.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks ABAN is a great Darik's Boot and Nuke alternative.

    • ABAN is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Darik's Boot and Nuke.

    • ABAN is Free and Open SourceDarik's Boot and Nuke is Freemium and Open Source

  7. Blancco Drive Eraser

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    Blancco Drive Eraser is patented secure data erasure for HDDs and SSDs. Digitally signed certificate of erase for auditing. Free evaluation license.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Active@ KillDisk icon

    Active@ KillDisk

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    Active@ Kill Disk is disk eraser software for secure formatting of hard drives without any possibility of following data recovery.

    41 Active@ KillDisk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Stellar File Eraser icon

    Stellar File Eraser

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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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  11. SDelete

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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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    SDelete is a program that runs within Windows, DBAN is a standalone bootable utility

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    it is not a standalone bootable tool, it requires an OS to run

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • SDelete is Free and ProprietaryDarik's Boot and Nuke is Freemium and Open Source
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    Shredos

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    Shredos Disk Eraser 64 bit for all Intel 64 bit processors as well as processors from AMD and other vendors which make compatible 64 bit chips. ShredOS - Secure disk erasure/wipe.

    5 Shredos alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Anonymised data mode to hide serial number & host info.
     
  13. east-tec DisposeSecure icon

    east-tec DisposeSecure

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    Bootable tool permanently erases hard drives, partitions, and external storage using leading government and industry-standard algorithms, supports network multi-device wiping, enables centralized reports, and produces tamper-proof audit certificates for compliance.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    The Media Creator and External Removable Wiper
     
  14. DriveScrubber icon

    DriveScrubber

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    When you delete data or format a drive you assume the files, pictures, email or documents no longer exist on your computer. But your private data still exists, and it only takes basic knowledge of PCs to find it. For total security, you need DriveScrubber power. Permanently erase.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    BCWipe

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    BCWipe data wiping software enables you to permanently delete files selectively so that they can never be recovered or undeleted. BCWipe embeds itself within Windows and can be activated from the Explorer FILE Menu OR from the context (right-click) menu OR from BCWipe Task...

    38 BCWipe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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