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Parted Magic

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From $4.92/mo Linux
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Spec score 7.5 #10 of 19 in Data Destruction Software

What it is

Parted Magic is paid, bootable Linux software for managing storage from USB, optical disc, or PXE. It requires a 64-bit x86 processor and at least 2 GB of RAM, and supports UEFI Secure Boot, legacy BIOS, and Intel-based Mac hardware. Its tools securely erase ATA, NVMe, SAS/SCSI, and eMMC/SD drives, choosing methods according to drive capabilities. Successful erases produce signed PDF destruction certificates, with exportable cryptographically signed evidence packs. The maker says sanitization follows NIST SP 800-88 Revision 2 and technology-specific methods conform to IEEE 2883. VisParted handles MBR and GPT layouts, filesystem operations, partition moves, and conversion between MBR and GPT. Parted Magic Clone copies disks, partitions, and images while keeping the source read-only and creating verification certificates. Workflows can use local, USB, SSH, Samba, and NFS targets, plus multicast deployment with udpcast. PM Report Server receives status and evidence over a local network and can send email, webhook, or ntfy alerts. It is not an installable Windows application.

Spec sheet

Product
Parted Magic is bootable disk management software that runs from USB and provides secure erasure, partition management, and disk cloning.Read 8 Oct 2026 · partedmagic.com
Intended users
The maker describes uses for IT asset disposal, system administration, disk recovery and forensics, and home disk-management tasks.Read 8 Oct 2026 · partedmagic.com
Integrations
Cloning and storage workflows support local disks, USB, SSH, Samba, and NFS targets, plus multicast deployment with udpcast.Read 8 Oct 2026 · partedmagic.com
Security
The maker says report-server events carry a SHA-256 hash chain and an optional shared token can restrict report submissions.Read 8 Oct 2026 · partedmagic.com
Support
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.Read 8 Oct 2026 · partedmagic.com
Headquarters
Waupaca, Wisconsin, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · partedmagic.com
Founded
2004Read 28 Sep 2026 · partedmagic.com
Boot and hardware
The product boots from USB, optical disc, or PXE and supports UEFI Secure Boot, legacy BIOS, and Intel-based Mac hardware.Read 8 Oct 2026 · partedmagic.com
Cloning
Parted Magic Clone copies disks, partitions, and images, keeps the source read-only, and produces a certificate with verification details.Read 8 Oct 2026 · partedmagic.com
Erase evidence
The product generates a signed PDF certificate of destruction after each successful erase and can export cryptographically signed evidence packs.Read 8 Oct 2026 · partedmagic.com
Limit
The support page says Parted Magic is not an installable Windows application; it is a bootable Linux environment run from USB or CD.Read 8 Oct 2026 · partedmagic.com
Partition management
VisParted supports MBR and GPT layouts, filesystem operations, and in-place MBR-to-GPT or GPT-to-MBR conversion.Read 8 Oct 2026 · partedmagic.com
Reporting
The PM Report Server can receive erase status and evidence over a local network, and supports email, webhook, and ntfy alerts.Read 8 Oct 2026 · partedmagic.com
Secure erase
Its erase utility supports ATA, NVMe, SAS/SCSI, and eMMC/SD storage, selecting an erase path based on drive capabilities.Read 8 Oct 2026 · partedmagic.com
Standards
The maker says sanitization levels follow NIST SP 800-88 Revision 2 and technology-specific methods conform to IEEE 2883.Read 8 Oct 2026 · partedmagic.com
System requirements
The stated minimum requirement is a 64-bit x86 processor and at least 2 GB of RAM.Read 8 Oct 2026 · partedmagic.com

Plans and prices

Enterprise Compliance License Priced on request Lifetime access · All future updates · W-9, purchase orders, ACH or wire transfer support Read 22 Sep 2026 · partedmagic.com
Quarterly Subscription $19 a month Billed once per quarter until cancelled Unlimited computers and drives · Updates during active subscription · 14-day money-back guarantee Read 8 Oct 2026 · partedmagic.com
Single Version $19, paid once One-time purchase of the current release No future updates · Receives a release shipped within 30 days of purchase at no charge Read 8 Oct 2026 · partedmagic.com
One Year Subscription $59 a year Billed once per year until cancelled Unlimited computers and drives · Updates during active subscription · 14-day money-back guarantee Read 8 Oct 2026 · partedmagic.com
Parted Magic Forever $349, paid once One-time payment Unlimited computers, drives, wipes, and clones · Future updates · Final sale Read 8 Oct 2026 · partedmagic.com
Parted Magic Enterprise Compliance License $1,750, paid once One-time payment Lifetime access and future updates · W-9, purchase orders, ACH or wire transfer, invoicing, and vendor onboarding paperwork · Final sale Read 8 Oct 2026 · partedmagic.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Secure erasure covers ATA, NVMe, SAS/SCSI, and eMMC/SD
  • Signed PDF certificates document successful erases
  • Supports both MBR and GPT partition tables
  • Clone keeps the source read-only
  • Boots from USB, optical disc, or PXE

Limits

  • Paid product with no free plan
  • Not installable as a Windows application
  • Minimum requirement is 64-bit x86 and 2 GB RAM
  • Enterprise Compliance License costs $1,750 as a one-time purchase

Who it suits

It suits IT asset disposal, system administration, disk recovery, forensics, and home disk-management tasks. Linux users needing bootable partitioning, erasure, or cloning tools are the stated audience.

Verdict

Parted Magic combines bootable disk management with documented erasure, cloning, partition conversion, and reporting. Its Linux-only boot environment and paid model matter when choosing it for Windows-based or no-cost workflows.

Where Specifiction places it

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