BitRaser Drive Eraser
7.2#2 in data destruction software$99 one-timeWebLinuxmacOSWindows
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HDShredder
6.8#3 in data destruction software€19.90 one-timeFree planLinuxSelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | BitRaser Drive Eraser | HDShredder |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1993 | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Gurugram, Haryana, India | Munich, Germany |
| Support | The maker says technical support is free and available 24 hours a day, five days a week, Monday through Friday. | Commercial-product users can open technical-support tickets, while users of free versions are directed to the forum. |
BitRaser Drive Eraser plans
- BitRaser Drive Eraser$99, 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 BitRaser Drive Eraser if…
It suits organizations and individuals who need to erase drives and retain certificates or reports. The pay-per-drive license is consumed when erasure begins, and private cloud is an additional-cost option.
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.