Alternatives to GNU shred

D-Secure File Eraser

It is aimed at enterprise workflows such as endpoint decommissioning, storage retirement, regulatory erasure requests and M&A sanitization.

DeleteOnClick

It suits Windows users who need one-click file deletion, Recycle Bin clearing, or free-space wiping.

Easy File Shredder is for individuals and businesses that need to erase files, drives, or free disk space on Windows systems.

Autoruns

Autoruns suits Windows users who want to inspect and manage configured startup entries, including entries for other accounts.

BCWipe Total WipeOut

BCWipe Total WipeOut suits people and organizations preparing storage devices for reuse, disposal, or redeployment.

It is aimed at Windows users, including IT administrators, security and compliance teams, businesses, and everyday users who need to delete files or folders.

It suits Windows users handling confidential or financial files, or preparing a device for sale or donation.

ShredIt suits people who need to overwrite confidential files or erase a drive before selling or recycling a computer.

Eraser

Eraser suits Windows users who want to overwrite files, folders or unused disk space, including through scheduled tasks.

It suits people and organizations that need to erase files, folders, disks or removable media on Windows or Android.

File Shredder may suit Windows users who want to remove selected files or folders or wipe unused disk space.

It suits individuals and companies handling sensitive information on supported Windows systems.

It suits Windows users who need to erase particular files or folders.

It suits Windows users and companies seeking file, free-space, or volume erasure, including users who want command-line operations or custom erase algorithms.

SysTools File Shredder

It suits individuals and organizations seeking to overwrite selected files and folders or clear listed system and browsing data.

Raider suits Linux users who want to make recovery of deleted sensitive files more difficult, including when shredding folders.

O&O SafeErase

It suits Windows users who need to erase files, folders, drives, or free space.