DriveScrubber Alternatives

DriveScrubber is described as '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' and is an app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to DriveScrubber for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Self-Hosted and PortableApps.com apps. The best DriveScrubber alternative is Eraser, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like DriveScrubber are DiskGenius, Darik's Boot and Nuke, Permadelete and Alternate File Shredder.

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DriveScrubber alternatives are mainly File Shredders but may also be File Recovery Tools or Partition Managers.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of DriveScrubber.
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DriveScrubber alternatives page was last updated Sep 5, 2023
  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.

    48 Eraser alternatives
    Eraser screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    Eraser Features

    1.  Portable
    Discontinued

    Last Update from 2021-10-05Source: https://eraser.heidi.ie/download/

    Eraser iconDriveScrubber Icon

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    • Eraser is the most popular Windows alternative to DriveScrubber.

    • Eraser is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to DriveScrubber.

    • Eraser is Free and Open SourceDriveScrubber is Paid and Proprietary
  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.

    187 DiskGenius alternatives
    Main Window

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Apple TV

    DiskGenius Features

    1.  NTFS Partition Recovery
    2.  Partition Recovery
    3.  Migrate to SSD
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  3. Darik's Boot and Nuke icon
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    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...

    35 Darik's Boot and Nuke alternatives
    DBAN Installer

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Darik's Boot and Nuke Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Portable Linux
    Discontinued

    DBAN was last updated in June 2015 and does not support SSDs (SATA Secure Erase). The official website is now pushing users to use Blancco Drive Eraser, a commercial drive wiping tool.

    Darik's Boot and Nuke iconDriveScrubber Icon

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

    • Darik's Boot and Nuke is Freemium and Open SourceDriveScrubber is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Permadelete icon
     9 likes

    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.

    46 Permadelete alternatives
    Permadelete screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Permadelete iconDriveScrubber Icon

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  5. Alternate File Shredder icon
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    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.

    42 Alternate File Shredder alternatives
    Alternate File Shredder screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Alternate File Shredder iconDriveScrubber Icon

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  6. Stellar File Eraser icon
     9 likes

    Stellar File Eraser is a DIY software for permanent wiping of sensitive files, web browsing history, app & system traces, and unused space on the laptop, desktop, and external storage media. The tool safeguards your personal data from falling into the wrong hands.

    39 Stellar File Eraser alternatives
    Stellar File Eraser screenshot 1

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Stellar File Eraser iconDriveScrubber Icon

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

    • Stellar File Eraser is Paid and ProprietaryDriveScrubber is also Paid and Proprietary
  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
    O&O SafeErase screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    O&O SafeErase iconDriveScrubber Icon

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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.

    46 SDelete alternatives
    Help Screen

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

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

    39 Active@ KillDisk alternatives
    Active@ KillDisk screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Active@ KillDisk Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Booting from USB
    3.  Create bootable Image
    4.  Create bootable CD
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  10. Context-Shredder icon
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    With Context-Shredder you can destroy your sensitive files. Choose from simple destruction or shredding by Peter Gutmann. Users can create deletion tasks, overwrite available free space or destroy disk drives.

    37 Context-Shredder alternatives
    Context-Shredder screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. File Eraser Pro icon
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    File Eraser Pro is the safe and reliable data erasure software which can completely erase your private and sensitive data with Safe and certified data erasure standards including HMG Infosec Standard 5, German FOFIS, DOD 5220.22-M, U.S.

    38 File Eraser Pro alternatives
    File Eraser Pro screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    File Eraser Pro iconDriveScrubber Icon

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  12. 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!.

    55 HDShredder alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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