HDShredder
6.8#3 in data destruction software€19.90 one-timeFree planLinuxSelf-hostedWindows
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PIWIPE Windows
6.0#11 in data destruction software$95 one-timeWebWindows
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| Fact | HDShredder | PIWIPE Windows |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Munich, Germany | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Support | Commercial-product users can open technical-support tickets, while users of free versions are directed to the forum. | The pricing page lists free technical support with the PIWIPE Data Eraser plan. |
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
PIWIPE Windows plans
- PIWIPE Data Eraser$95, 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 PIWIPE Windows if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.