Eraser Alternatives for Linux

Eraser is not available for Linux but there are a few alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is BleachBit, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Eraser and four of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Eraser are Darik's Boot and Nuke, BCWipe and ErAce.

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Eraser alternatives are mainly File Shredders but may also be System Cleaners or Software Uninstallers.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of 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.

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Eraser alternatives page was last updated Jun 15, 2024
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  1. BleachBit icon
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    BleachBit

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    BleachBit deletes unnecessary files to free valuable disk space, maintain privacy, and remove junk.

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    BleachBit 1.9.3 on Windows 10 showing Firefox preview

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blackberry
    • PortableApps.com
    BleachBit 1.9.3 on Windows 10 showing the Preferences dialog
    BleachBit 0.8.2 on Ubuntu 10.10 (Kurdish translation)

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  File Shredder
    2.  Selective Wipe
    3.  Delete Temporary Files
    4.  Portable
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  Works in a terminal
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Disk Maintenance
    9.  Command line interface
    10.  NTFS Partition Recovery
    11.  Recover Corrupted Files
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    BleachBit VS Eraser

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    • 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. Darik's Boot and Nuke icon
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    Darik's Boot and Nuke

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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...

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    DBAN Installer

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

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    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.

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    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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    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...

    39 BCWipe alternatives
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. ErAce

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    ErAce is software that will over write the hard drive 1-100 times. So it fullfills the strictest security standards i.e. DOD 5220.22-M. In that way it is impossible to recover data.

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    ErAce screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    ErAce Features

    1.  Portable
    Discontinued

    The official website is no longer accessible and the SourceForge project page no longer contains any downloads. The ISO files are downloadable here: ftp://ftp.gnome.org/mirror/temp/sf2015/e/er/erace/

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    ErAce VS Eraser

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    • ErAce is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Eraser.

    • ErAce is Free and ProprietaryEraser is Free and Open Source
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