Active@ KillDisk
7.6#1 in disk wiping software$64.95 one-timeFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitActive@ KillDisk vs Strix Disk Cleaner
Strix Disk Cleaner
7.1#3 in data erasure softwareFree planFree planLinuxWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Active@ KillDisk | Strix Disk Cleaner |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Strix Advanced Tools as open-source privacy and security tools made for people who care about privacy. |
| Purpose | Active@ KillDisk permanently erases data from HDDs, SSDs, NVMe disks, USB drives, and other storage media. | Strix Disk Cleaner permanently wipes entire drives to NIST SP 800-88 and DoD 5220.22-M standards. |
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
Strix Disk Cleaner plans
- FreeFree
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 Strix Disk Cleaner if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.