Eraser AlternativesFile Shredders and other similar apps like Eraser

Eraser is described as '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' and is a very popular File Shredder in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Eraser for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best Eraser alternative is BleachBit, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Eraser are DiskGenius, Darik's Boot and Nuke, HiBit Uninstaller and Permadelete.

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Eraser is an advanced security tool (for Windows), which allows you to completely remove sensitive data from your hard...

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  1. BleachBit icon
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    BleachBit deletes unnecessary files such as cache and cookies to enhance privacy and disk space efficiency on Linux and Windows. It supports numerous applications including web browsers, office suites, and multimedia tools.

    148 BleachBit alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blackberry
    • PortableApps.com

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  File Shredder
    3.  Selective Wipe
    4.  Delete Temporary Files
    5.  Portable
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Multiple languages
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Works in a terminal
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Disk Maintenance
    12.  No registration required

    BleachBit VS Eraser

     
    • BleachBit is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Eraser.

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

    • BleachBit is Free and Open SourceEraser is also Free and Open Source
    • BleachBit is Privacy focused and LightweightEraser is not according to our users
  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.

    195 DiskGenius alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Apple TV

    DiskGenius Features

    1.  NTFS Partition Recovery
    2.  Partition Recovery
    3.  Migrate to SSD

    DiskGenius VS Eraser

     
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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

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • 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 Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Portable Linux

    Darik's Boot and Nuke VS Eraser

     
    Comments about Darik's Boot and Nuke as an Alternative to Eraser
    Guest
    Negative Aug 31, 2015
    0

    Eraser overwrites individual files in a live Windows environment while DBAN is a boot-disk that erases volumes/drives. Sure, both erase stuff - but I can't use DBAN like I use eraser.

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    • Darik's Boot and Nuke is Freemium and Open SourceEraser is Free and Open Source
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    Completely remove programs and Store Apps by deleting leftover files and registry entries with the help of this intuitive application.

    34 HiBit Uninstaller alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Software Uninstallers
    2.  Force Uninstall
    3.  Automatic Cleaner
    4.  Portable
    5.  Delete Temporary Files
    6.  Batch processing
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  No Tracking

    HiBit Uninstaller VS Eraser

     
  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.

    45 Permadelete alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Permadelete VS Eraser

     
    Comments about Permadelete as an Alternative to Eraser
    Olav
    Negative Dec 6, 2020
    0

    Can't do whole partitions or disks, like Eraser does.

    Guest
    Positive Jul 14, 2017
    -2

    It's simple, beautiful, fast and open source

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    • Most users think Permadelete is a great Eraser alternative.

    • Permadelete is Free and Open SourceEraser is also Free and Open Source
  6. 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...

    35 O&O SafeErase alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    O&O SafeErase VS Eraser

     
    • O&O SafeErase is the most popular commercial alternative to Eraser.

    • O&O SafeErase is Paid and ProprietaryEraser is Free and Open Source
  7. iShredder icon
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    iShredder™, is a secure data erasure technology and wipe the unused disk space securely so that deleted data cannot be recovered.

    11 iShredder alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    iShredder VS Eraser

     
    • iShredder is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Eraser.

    • iShredder is Paid and ProprietaryEraser is Free and Open Source
  8. PASPAS icon
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    Blazing-fast, all-in-one system optimizer. Improve your computer's efficiency with powerful cleaning and tuning tools.

    138 PASPAS alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • TR flagTürkiye

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Delete Temporary Files
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No registration required
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Disk Maintenance

    PASPAS VS 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.

    38 Stellar File Eraser alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

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  10. WipeFile icon
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    WipeFile erases files and folders secure and fast. WipeFile overwrites the information completely, so there is no way to undelete the files or reconstruct the file content. Supports 14 different wipe methods: Two US Navy standards, the standard of the US Department of Defence, U.

    31 WipeFile alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    WipeFile Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Multiple Overwriting Modes
    3.  Folders
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  Context Menu extension

    WipeFile VS Eraser

     
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    Protect your sensitive data and privacy, and securely erase all evidence of your Internet and PC activity. Go beyond any system optimization or cleanup tool, improve your PC performance, keep it clean and secure! Continuously improved since 1998.

    32 east-tec Eraser alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • RO flagRomania
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    east-tec Eraser VS Eraser

     
  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!.

    52 HDShredder alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    HDShredder VS Eraser

     
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