Permadelete AlternativesFile Shredders and other similar apps like Permadelete

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

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  1. Eraser icon
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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.

    47 Eraser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Eraser is the most popular Windows alternative to Permadelete.

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

    • Eraser is Free and Open SourcePermadelete is also Free and Open Source
  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.

    182 DiskGenius alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Apple TV
     
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    Suite offering 30 plus tools for cleaning, privacy management, detailed system analysis, browser profile cleaning, tailored optimization, software uninstallation, duplicate removal, disk defragmentation, scheduled maintenance and deep customizable tuning.

    51 Ashampoo WinOptimizer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Uninstall stubborn software and Windows apps, remove leftover files, registry entries, junk, browser extensions, manage startup items, shred sensitive files, clean disks, fix registry problems, and control system restore points with integrated optimization tools.

    37 HiBit Uninstaller alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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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...

    34 Darik's Boot and Nuke alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

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

    • Darik's Boot and Nuke is Freemium and Open SourcePermadelete is Free and Open Source
  6. 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!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
    • Stellar File Eraser is the most popular commercial alternative to Permadelete.

    • Stellar File Eraser is Paid and ProprietaryPermadelete is Free and Open Source
  9. 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...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Offigneum icon
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    The world's most powerful file shredding software.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. iShredder icon
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    Implements certified erasure methods to destroy files, folders, SD cards, and device storage, wiping unused space while deleting contacts, call logs, cache, temporary data, and generating compliance erasure reports with password-protected access.

    14 iShredder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
    • iShredder is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Permadelete.

    • iShredder is Paid and ProprietaryPermadelete is Free and Open Source
  12. PC Reviver icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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