HDShredder AlternativesFile Shredders and other similar apps like HDShredder

HDShredder is described as '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!' and is a File Shredder in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to HDShredder for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and iPad apps. The best HDShredder alternative is Eraser, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like HDShredder are DiskGenius, Darik's Boot and Nuke, Permadelete and ABAN.

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HDShredder alternatives page was last updated Apr 25, 2025
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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.

    46 Eraser alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IE flagIreland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Eraser screenshot 1

    Eraser Features

    1.  Portable

    Eraser VS HDShredder

     

    • Eraser is the most popular Windows alternative to HDShredder.

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

    • Eraser is Free and Open SourceHDShredder is Freemium and Proprietary
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    DiskGenius

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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.

    177 DiskGenius alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Apple TV
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    DiskGenius Features

    1.  NTFS Partition Recovery
    2.  Partition Recovery
    3.  Migrate to SSD
    4.  Disk Maintenance

    DiskGenius VS HDShredder

     
  4. Darik's Boot and Nuke icon

    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...

    35 Darik's Boot and Nuke alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    DBAN Installer
    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 HDShredder

     

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

    • Darik's Boot and Nuke is Freemium and Open SourceHDShredder is Freemium and Proprietary
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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.

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    Permadelete

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Permadelete VS HDShredder

     

  7. 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).

    4 ABAN alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Disk wipe in progress

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  8. 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.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Stellar File Eraser screenshot 1

    Stellar File Eraser VS HDShredder

     

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

    • Stellar File Eraser is Paid and ProprietaryHDShredder is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. 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...

    35 O&O SafeErase alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    O&O SafeErase screenshot 1

    O&O SafeErase VS HDShredder

     
  11. Alternate File Shredder icon

    Alternate File Shredder

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Alternate File Shredder screenshot 1

    Alternate File Shredder VS HDShredder

     
  12. PC Reviver icon

    PC Reviver

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    PC Reviver is a multi-purpose utility that will diagnose errors on your PC, safely repair them, and provide other maintenance and optimization recommendations.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    PC Reviver Features

    1.  Driver Backup

    PC Reviver VS HDShredder

     

  13. 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.

    45 SDelete alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Help Screen

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  14. WipeFile icon

    WipeFile

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    WipeFile screenshot 1

    WipeFile Features

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

    WipeFile VS HDShredder

     
  15. Offigneum icon

    Offigneum

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    The world's most powerful file shredding software.

    License model

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Offigneum screenshot 1

    Offigneum VS HDShredder

     
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