WipeFile AlternativesFile Shredders and other similar apps like WipeFile

WipeFile is described as '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' and is a File Shredder in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to WipeFile for Windows, Mac, Linux, Self-Hosted and PortableApps.com. The best WipeFile alternative is Eraser, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WipeFile are Darik's Boot and Nuke, Permadelete, Alternate File Shredder and Stellar File Eraser.

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WipeFile alternatives page was last updated Sep 5, 2023
  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
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    Eraser Features

    1.  Portable
    Discontinued

    Last Update from 2021-10-05Source: https://eraser.heidi.ie/download/

    Eraser iconWipeFile Icon

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    • Eraser is the most popular Windows alternative to WipeFile.

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

    • Eraser is Free and Open SourceWipeFile is Free and Proprietary
  2. Darik's Boot and Nuke icon
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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
    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.

    Darik's Boot and Nuke iconWipeFile Icon

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

    • Darik's Boot and Nuke is Freemium and Open SourceWipeFile is Free and Proprietary
  3. Permadelete icon
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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
    Permadelete screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Permadelete iconWipeFile Icon

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  4. Alternate File Shredder icon
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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
    Alternate File Shredder screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Alternate File Shredder iconWipeFile Icon

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  5. Stellar File Eraser icon
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    Stellar File Eraser is a DIY software for permanent wiping of sensitive files, web browsing history, app & system traces, and unused space on the laptop, desktop, and external storage media. The tool safeguards your personal data from falling into the wrong hands.

    39 Stellar File Eraser alternatives
    Stellar File Eraser screenshot 1

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    Stellar File Eraser iconWipeFile Icon

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

    • Stellar File Eraser is Paid and ProprietaryWipeFile is Free and Proprietary
  6. 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...

    36 O&O SafeErase alternatives
    O&O SafeErase screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    O&O SafeErase iconWipeFile Icon

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  7.  8 likes

    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
    Help Screen

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. Context-Shredder icon
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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
    Context-Shredder screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Context-Shredder iconWipeFile Icon

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  9. File Eraser Pro icon
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    File Eraser Pro is the safe and reliable data erasure software which can completely erase your private and sensitive data with Safe and certified data erasure standards including HMG Infosec Standard 5, German FOFIS, DOD 5220.22-M, U.S.

    38 File Eraser Pro alternatives
    File Eraser Pro screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    File Eraser Pro iconWipeFile Icon

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  10. File Shredder icon
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    File Shredder is a FREE and powerful application to shred and permanently remove unwanted files from your computer.

    37 File Shredder alternatives
    Main UI

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 2.50, released in 2012, can be still downloaded from the official website.

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    Lowvel overwrites data with zeroes, i.e. performs so called zero-filling of a storage device. It should be noted that after such zeroing, neither a data recovery software nor a data recovery service can recover data off the device.

    38 Lowvel alternatives
    Lowvel screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Lowvel Features

    1.  Low level
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  12. BCWipe icon
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    BCWipe data wiping software enables you to permanently delete files selectively so that they can never be recovered or undeleted. BCWipe embeds itself within Windows and can be activated from the Explorer FILE Menu OR from the context (right-click) menu OR from BCWipe Task...

    39 BCWipe alternatives
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    BCWipe iconWipeFile Icon

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