O&O FileErase AlternativesFile Shredders and other similar apps like O&O FileErase

O&O FileErase is described as 'Over time, many very private or business-critical files accumulate on a computer. What happens to these files when you no longer need them? Moving to the Recycle Bin is far from enough to really protect your privacy' and is a File Shredder in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to O&O FileErase for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, PortableApps.com, Linux and Android apps. The best O&O FileErase alternative is Eraser, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like O&O FileErase are DiskGenius, Permadelete, Alternate File Shredder and Stellar File Eraser.

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Over time, many very private or business-critical files accumulate on a computer. What happens to these files when you no longer need them? Moving to the Recycle Bin is far from enough to really protect your privacy.

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O&O FileErase alternatives page was last updated Dec 2, 2019
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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.

    48 Eraser alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    Eraser Features

    1.  Portable

    Eraser VS O&O FileErase

     

    • Eraser is the most popular Windows alternative to O&O FileErase.

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

    • Eraser is Free and Open SourceO&O FileErase is Paid and Proprietary
  2. DiskGenius icon

    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.

    195 DiskGenius alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Apple TV
    Main Window

    DiskGenius Features

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

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  4. Permadelete icon

    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.

    46 Permadelete alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Easy File Shredder

    Easy File Shredder shreds custom files and free disk space beyond recovery using advanced data deletion algorithms approved by the military and government organizations.

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  6. 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.

    42 Alternate File Shredder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. 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.

    38 Stellar File Eraser alternatives

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    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Stellar File Eraser VS O&O FileErase

     

    • Stellar File Eraser is the most popular Mac alternative to O&O FileErase.

    • Stellar File Eraser is the most popular commercial alternative to O&O FileErase.

    • Stellar File Eraser is Paid and ProprietaryO&O FileErase is also Paid and Proprietary
  8. 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...

    36 O&O SafeErase alternatives

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    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. iShredder icon

    iShredder

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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.

    10 iShredder alternatives

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    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    iShredder VS O&O FileErase

     

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

    • iShredder is Paid and ProprietaryO&O FileErase is also Paid and Proprietary
  11. 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.

    206 PC Reviver alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    PC Reviver Features

    1.  Driver Backup

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  12. 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.

    46 SDelete alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Help Screen

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  13. 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.

    32 WipeFile alternatives

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    • Free • Proprietary

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    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    WipeFile Features

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

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  14. Active@ KillDisk icon

    Active@ KillDisk

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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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Active@ KillDisk Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Booting from USB
    3.  Create bootable Image
    4.  Create bootable CD

    Active@ KillDisk VS O&O FileErase

     
  15. Context-Shredder icon

    Context-Shredder

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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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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