BitRaser File Eraser
7.4#1 in secure file shredding softwareFrom $39.99 a yearFree planAPILinuxmacOSWindows
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HDShredder
7.4#4 in file shredder software€19.90 one-timeFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | BitRaser File Eraser | HDShredder |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance claims | The enterprise page says BitRaser helps organizations address GDPR, CCPA, DPDPA, APPI, PIPEDA, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS and related requirements. | The maker states that its methods address GDPR, DIN 66399, ISO 27001 and NIST SP 800-88R1 clear-level requirements, with SecureErase for purge. |
| Documentation | Online help includes installation, system requirements, file and folder erasure, free-space wiping, trace erasure, scheduling, reporting and cloud-upload procedures. | The current manual covers editions, Windows and self-booting variants, quickstart, inline help, licensing, support and troubleshooting in 13 pages. |
| Founded | 1993 | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Katy, Texas, USA | Munich, Germany |
| License limits | The license is an annual, machine-specific subscription with unlimited erasures during the active subscription; Windows and Mac machines require separate licenses. | Free and Basic licenses are limited to noncommercial use, while Standard and Professional are also offered for commercial use. |
| Purpose | The software permanently erases files, folders, volumes, browser history, application traces, and other user data from computers and external storage. | HDShredder securely erases entire HDDs, SSDs, and flash media at the physical level, independently of filesystem or operating system. |
BitRaser File Eraser plans
- BitRaser File Eraser free licenseFree
- BitRaser File Eraser Corporate (Windows)$39.99 a year
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 File Eraser if…
BitRaser File Eraser suits businesses that need scheduled, documented removal of user data from computers or external storage. The Network edition is aimed at administrators managing erasures across domain-connected machines.
Pick HDShredder if…
HDShredder suits people who need to erase storage media, with edition options for private, commercial, and parallel-drive use. The Free Edition is limited to private use and media up to 4 TB.