Best Secure File Shredding Software in 2026
Updated
In short: BCWipe Total WipeOut is ranked #1 of 26 as of 5 October 2026, ahead of SysTools File Shredder and Easy File Shredder. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Eraser. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Protectstar Antivirus AI at €0.75/mo.
Secure file shredding software is for removing files with attention to how they may be recovered. Compared on folder and free-space shredding, scheduled shredding and listed shredding standards, the entries let you consider different cleanup needs. Windows, macOS and Linux support can help you check compatibility with your devices; free-plan availability and paid-from pricing offer cost context. BCWipe Total WipeOut, Eraser and SecureRecovery are among the options shown. Consider whether you need to handle individual files, folders or free space, and whether scheduled cleanup or a particular operating system matters for your use.
26 secure file shredding software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
26ranked
9free plans on this page
€0.75/molowest paid tier
5 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Secure File Shredding Software 25 channels on this page · 87 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromFree-space shreddingFolder shreddingScheduled shreddingShredding standardsWindows supportmacOS support Spec sheet Score
01 BCWipe Total WipeOut Free planNoPaid fromnot statedFree-space shreddingnot statedFolder shreddingnot statedScheduled shreddingnot statedShredding standardsnot statedWindows supportnot statedmacOS supportnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.1
02 SysTools File Shredder Free planNoPaid from29 one-timeFree-space shreddingYesFolder shreddingYesScheduled shreddingnot statedShredding standardsgutmannWindows supportYesmacOS supportYes 7/8spec lines stated 7.0
03 Easy File Shredder Free planNoPaid from49.95 one-timeFree-space shreddingnot statedFolder shreddingnot statedScheduled shreddingnot statedShredding standardsnot statedWindows supportnot statedmacOS supportnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.9
04 Eraser Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFree-space shreddingYesFolder shreddingYesScheduled shreddingYesShredding standardscustomWindows supportYesmacOS supportNo 7/8spec lines stated 6.9
05 O&O AppBuster Free planNoPaid from29.95 one-timeFree-space shreddingnot statedFolder shreddingnot statedScheduled shreddingYesShredding standardsnot statedWindows supportnot statedmacOS supportnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 6.9
06 Raider Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFree-space shreddingNoFolder shreddingYesScheduled shreddingNoShredding standardscustomWindows supportNomacOS supportNo 7/8spec lines stated 6.9
07 SecureRecovery Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFree-space shreddingYesFolder shreddingYesScheduled shreddingnot statedShredding standardsdodWindows supportYesmacOS supportNo 6/8spec lines stated 6.9
08 ZERDAVA File Shredder Free planNoPaid fromnot statedFree-space shreddingYesFolder shreddingYesScheduled shreddingnot statedShredding standardsgutmannWindows supportYesmacOS supportnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 6.9
09 D-Secure File Eraser Free planNoPaid fromnot statedFree-space shreddingnot statedFolder shreddingnot statedScheduled shreddingYesShredding standardsnot statedWindows supportnot statedmacOS supportnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.8
10 File Shredder Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFree-space shreddingnot statedFolder shreddingnot statedScheduled shreddingNoShredding standardsnot statedWindows supportnot statedmacOS supportnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.8
11 Kernel File Shredder Free planNoPaid fromnot statedFree-space shreddingYesFolder shreddingYesScheduled shreddingYesShredding standardsgutmannWindows supportYesmacOS supportNo 7/8spec lines stated 6.8
12 OW Shredder Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFree-space shreddingYesFolder shreddingYesScheduled shreddingnot statedShredding standardscustomWindows supportYesmacOS supportNo 6/8spec lines stated 6.8
13 Protectstar Antivirus AI Free planNoPaid fromnot statedFree-space shreddingnot statedFolder shreddingnot statedScheduled shreddingnot statedShredding standardsnot statedWindows supportnot statedmacOS supportnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.8
14 BitRaser File Eraser Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedFree-space shreddingnot statedFolder shreddingnot statedScheduled shreddingYesShredding standardsnot statedWindows supportnot statedmacOS supportnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.7
15 Cairo Secure Eraser Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFree-space shreddingnot statedFolder shreddingYesScheduled shreddingnot statedShredding standardsgutmannWindows supportYesmacOS supportNo 5/8spec lines stated 6.7
16 Free File Eraser Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFree-space shreddingYesFolder shreddingYesScheduled shreddingnot statedShredding standardscustomWindows supportYesmacOS supportNo 6/8spec lines stated 6.7
17 DeleteOnClick Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFree-space shreddingnot statedFolder shreddingnot statedScheduled shreddingnot statedShredding standardsnot statedWindows supportnot statedmacOS supportnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.6
18 WipeFile Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFree-space shreddingnot statedFolder shreddingYesScheduled shreddingnot statedShredding standardsnot statedWindows supportYesmacOS supportnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 6.6
19 ASCOMP BackUp Maker Free planYesPaid from29.9 one-timeFree-space shreddingnot statedFolder shreddingnot statedScheduled shreddingnot statedShredding standardsnot statedWindows supportnot statedmacOS supportnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.3
20 O&O SafeErase Free planNoPaid from29.95 one-timeFree-space shreddingnot statedFolder shreddingnot statedScheduled shreddingYesShredding standardsnot statedWindows supportnot statedmacOS supportnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 5.9
21 SecureDel Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFree-space shreddingnot statedFolder shreddingYesScheduled shreddingnot statedShredding standardsgutmannWindows supportYesmacOS supportNo 5/8spec lines stated 5.9
22 ShredIt Free planNoPaid from24.95 one-timeFree-space shreddingnot statedFolder shreddingnot statedScheduled shreddingnot statedShredding standardsnot statedWindows supportnot statedmacOS supportnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 5.8
23 Autoruns Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFree-space shreddingnot statedFolder shreddingnot statedScheduled shreddingnot statedShredding standardsnot statedWindows supportnot statedmacOS supportnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 5.5
24 Crypto Shredder Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFree-space shreddingnot statedFolder shreddingnot statedScheduled shreddingnot statedShredding standardsnot statedWindows supportnot statedmacOS supportnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 5.4
25 SecureRemove Free planNoPaid fromnot statedFree-space shreddingnot statedFolder shreddingnot statedScheduled shreddingnot statedShredding standardsnot statedWindows supportnot statedmacOS supportnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 5.3
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Free-space shredding | Folder shredding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BCWipe Total WipeOut | 7.1 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 2 | SysTools File Shredder | 7.0 | No | — | No | 29 one-time | Yes | Yes |
| 3 | Easy File Shredder | 6.9 | No | $2.50/mo | No | 49.95 one-time | — | — |
| 4 | Eraser | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 5 | O&O AppBuster | 6.9 | No | — | No | 29.95 one-time | — | — |
| 6 | Raider | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | No | Yes |
| 7 | SecureRecovery | 6.9 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 8 | ZERDAVA File Shredder | 6.9 | No | $2.17/mo | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 9 | D-Secure File Eraser | 6.8 | No | $3.33/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 10 | File Shredder | 6.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 11 | Kernel File Shredder | 6.8 | No | $2.42/mo | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 12 | OW Shredder | 6.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 13 | Protectstar Antivirus AI | 6.8 | Free plan | €0.75/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 14 | BitRaser File Eraser | 6.7 | No | $2.83/mo | — | — | — | — |
| 15 | Cairo Secure Eraser | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 16 | Free File Eraser | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 17 | DeleteOnClick | 6.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 18 | WipeFile | 6.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 19 | ASCOMP BackUp Maker | 6.3 | No | — | Yes | 29.9 one-time | — | — |
| 20 | O&O SafeErase | 5.9 | No | — | No | 29.95 one-time | — | — |
| 21 | SecureDel | 5.9 | No | — | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 22 | ShredIt | 5.8 | No | — | No | 24.95 one-time | — | — |
| 23 | Autoruns | 5.5 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 24 | Crypto Shredder | 5.4 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 25 | SecureRemove | 5.3 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
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Questions about this list
Which secure file shredding software is ranked first on Specifiction?
BCWipe Total WipeOut is ranked #1 of 26 with a score of 7.1. SysTools File Shredder is second and Easy File Shredder third.
How many of these have a free plan?
9 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Protectstar Antivirus AI has the lowest first paid tier we found: €0.75/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing.
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