File Shredder Alternatives

File Shredder is described as 'FREE and powerful application to shred and permanently remove unwanted files from your computer' and is an app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to File Shredder for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Self-Hosted and PortableApps.com apps. The best File Shredder alternative is Eraser, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like File Shredder are DiskGenius, Ashampoo WinOptimizer, Darik's Boot and Nuke and HDShredder.

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  1. Zer0 icon
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    Zer0 is a user friendly file deletion tool with a high level of security. With Zer0, you'll be able to delete files and to prevent file recovery by a 3rd person.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    East-tec Eraser keeps your PC clean and your data private. It improves performance by removing junk files and protects your privacy by securely erasing internet and computer activity traces.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. DockShredder icon
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    This app provides a widget in the dock of Mac OSX. Drag and drop your documents into the app icon to permanently delete them. It is DoD 5220.22 M compliant. Additionally you can keep it in the dock to use it exactly the same way as the trash.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Provides secure deletion and shredding of files and folders using advanced algorithms, wipes entire hard drives and external devices, prevents data recovery, erases files from USB and SD cards, and offers multiple shredding methods to protect sensitive data on Windows.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Do you have the need to destroy and shred your most secretive, sensitive, or private files without a trace?...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
    • ErAce is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to File Shredder.

    • ErAce is Free and ProprietaryFile Shredder is also Free and Proprietary
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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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    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
     
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    Erase tool.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. AweEraser icon
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    The reliable data eraser to help you permanently shred files, erase hard drive, wipe unused disk space with certified data erasure standards.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  11. Wiperapp icon
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    Software build to meet all needs of companies dealing with erasing data on daily basis. Full accordance with NIST and all major data erasing standards guarantee highest level of security.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
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