Active@ KillDisk
7.6#1 in disk wiping software$64.95 one-timeFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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Parted Magic
6.0#10 in data destruction softwareFrom $59 a yearLinux
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| Fact | Active@ KillDisk | Parted Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Mississauga, Ontario, Canada | Waupaca, Wisconsin, United States |
| Intended users | The maker identifies home users, businesses, IT departments, ITAD providers, electronics recyclers, refurbishers, government organizations, healthcare providers, and large enterprises as audiences. | The maker describes uses for IT asset disposal, system administration, disk recovery and forensics, and home disk-management tasks. |
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
Parted Magic plans
- Enterprise Compliance LicensePriced on request
- Quarterly Subscription$19 a month
- Single Version$19, paid once
- One Year Subscription$59 a year
- Parted Magic Forever$349, paid once
- Parted Magic Enterprise Compliance License$1,750, 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 Parted Magic if…
It suits Linux users who need disk and partition tools, including support for a broad range of filesystems. Buyers can choose between a current-release purchase, subscriptions, and options with future updates.