BitRaser Drive Eraser
7.2#2 in data destruction software$99 one-timeWebLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | BitRaser Drive Eraser | WipeDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | BitRaser Drive Eraser is Common Criteria certified at EAL 2 and has ADISA Assurance Level 5 certifications for IEEE and NIST Clear and Purge methods. | WhiteCanyon’s comparison document lists NIAP EAL 4+, NIST 800-88 Rev. 1, HIPAA, NCSC, and ADISA SSD certification or compliance claims. |
| Deployment | Deployment options include bootable USB, PXE boot, offline use, and remote erasure through an MSI package. | The maker lists CD, USB, EXE, PXE network, PsExec, Active Directory, and Remote Desktop deployment methods. |
| Intended users | The maker presents the software for enterprises, IT asset disposition companies, refurbishers, government, service providers, and individual users. | WhiteCanyon says WipeDrive was engineered for corporations and government entities and recommends it for commercial use. |
| Purpose | BitRaser Drive Eraser permanently erases data from HDDs, SSDs, PCs, laptops, Macs, Chromebooks, and servers. | WipeDrive permanently erases hard drive data, operating systems, program files, and other file data, and can delete configured partitions. |
| Support | The maker says technical support is free and available 24 hours a day, five days a week, Monday through Friday. | The maker says its Enterprise Support Team can guide customers through customization, and it lists global technical support among WipeDrive's support features. |
BitRaser Drive Eraser plans
- BitRaser Drive Eraser$99, paid once
WipeDrive plans
- WipeDrive 9 Home$19.95, 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 WipeDrive if…
WipeDrive suits commercial users, including corporations and government entities, that need drive erasure with reports and audit trails. The Home license is listed for a single drive wipe.