Disk Wipe vs PIWIPE Windows
Disk Wipe
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PIWIPE Windows
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| Figure | Disk Wipe | PIWIPE Windows |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Data Destruction Software | 7.6 (#8) | 7.5 (#11) |
| Spec score · Disk Wiping Software | 7.6 (#19) | 7.4 (#22) |
| Support | The FAQ says users can contact the author through a form. | The pricing page lists free technical support with the PIWIPE Data Eraser plan. |
| Wipe methods | It offers several shredding algorithms, including DoD 5220-22.M, US Army, and Peter Guttman methods. | The product lists NIST 800-88, DoD 5220.22-M, IEEE 2883, and other wipe methods, with hardware erase commands prioritized where supported. |
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PIWIPE Windows
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