Active@ KillDisk
7.6#1 in disk wiping software$64.95 one-timeFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitActive@ KillDisk vs HDShredder
HDShredder
6.8#3 in data destruction software€19.90 one-timeFree planLinuxSelf-hostedWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Active@ KillDisk | HDShredder |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Mississauga, Ontario, Canada | Munich, Germany |
Active@ KillDisk plans
- Personal Professional$64.95, paid once
- Personal Suite$79.95, paid once
- Personal Ultimate$119.95, paid once
- Corporate Professional$84.95, paid once
- Corporate Suite$109.95, paid once
- Corporate Ultimate$149.95, paid once
HDShredder plans
- Free EditionFree
- Basic Edition€19.90, paid once
- Standard Edition€39.90, paid once
- Professional Edition€99, paid once
- Professional Edition Portable€199, paid once
- Enterprise Edition 4x€299, paid once
Pick Active@ KillDisk if…
KillDisk may suit individuals and organizations that need to erase disks or removable storage before reuse or disposal. Its listed audiences include home users, IT departments, electronics recyclers, healthcare providers, and government organizations.
Pick HDShredder if…
HDShredder suits people who need to erase a full drive, partition, or selected area, including users who need bootable media. Higher editions may suit service providers or IT departments needing reports or parallel mass deletion.