HDShredder
6.8#3 in data destruction software€19.90 one-timeFree planLinuxSelf-hostedWindows
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Parted Magic
6.0#10 in data destruction softwareFrom $59 a yearLinux
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| Fact | HDShredder | Parted Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Munich, Germany | Waupaca, Wisconsin, United States |
| Support | Commercial-product users can open technical-support tickets, while users of free versions are directed to the forum. | For purchase support, the maker asks customers to reply to their order confirmation email and says to allow one to two business days for a reply. |
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
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 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.
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.