SDelete Alternatives

SDelete is described as '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' and is an app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to SDelete for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, PortableApps.com and Windows Mobile apps. The best SDelete alternative is Eraser, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SDelete are DiskGenius, Wise Disk Cleaner, Darik's Boot and Nuke and Permadelete.

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

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SDelete alternatives page was last updated Jun 2, 2018
  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.

    48 Eraser alternatives
    Eraser screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    Eraser Features

    1.  Portable
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    • Eraser is the most popular Windows alternative to SDelete.

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

    • Eraser is Free and Open SourceSDelete is Free and Proprietary
  2. DiskGenius icon
     40 likes

    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.

    187 DiskGenius alternatives
    Main Window

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Apple TV

    DiskGenius Features

    1.  NTFS Partition Recovery
    2.  Partition Recovery
    3.  Migrate to SSD
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  3. Wise Disk Cleaner icon
     48 likes

    Free Disk Cleaner and Defragmenter Clean junks of Browsers, remove junk and useless files of Windows and Defragment your disk.

    103 Wise Disk Cleaner alternatives
    Wise Disk Cleaner screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Delete Temporary Files
    2.  Portable
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Optimization
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  4. Darik's Boot and Nuke icon
     58 likes

    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
    DBAN Installer

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application type

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

    • Darik's Boot and Nuke is Freemium and Open SourceSDelete is Free and Proprietary
  5. Permadelete icon
     9 likes

    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
    Permadelete screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. R-Wipe & Clean icon
     2 likes

    R-Wipe & Clean is a complete R-Tools solution to erase useless files on your computer, prevent identity theft, and maintain computer privacy. Using this program, you can erase files and folders using fast, secure wiping algorithms, clean your computer from various...

    86 R-Wipe & Clean alternatives
    R-Wipe & Clean screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    R-Wipe & Clean Features

    1.  Delete Temporary Files
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    • R-Wipe & Clean is the most popular commercial alternative to SDelete.

    • R-Wipe & Clean is Paid and ProprietarySDelete is Free and Proprietary
  7. Alternate File Shredder icon
     7 likes

    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
    Alternate File Shredder screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. Stellar File Eraser icon
     9 likes

    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
    Stellar File Eraser screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  9. O&O SafeErase icon
     3 likes

    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
    O&O SafeErase screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. CleanMyPC icon
     9 likes

    CleanMyPC is a dozen tools in one for a cleaner and safer PC. It scans your whole system to clean up junk files and speed up your computer. Uninstall apps the right way, remove annoying apps sitting in your Autorun, protect online privacy, and more.

    173 CleanMyPC alternatives
    CleanMyPC screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    The company announced that, starting from December 1, 2021, CleanMyPC won’t receive regular updates anymore, only critical ones.

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  11. System Ninja icon
     19 likes

    System Ninja is a fast, powerful and effective system optimization solution for Windows.

    140 System Ninja alternatives
    System Ninja screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    System Ninja Features

    1.  Optimization
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  12. WipeFile icon
     18 likes

    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
    WipeFile screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    WipeFile Features

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