Disk Wipe vs XErase
Disk Wipe
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| Figure | Disk Wipe | XErase |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Data Destruction Software | 7.6 (#8) | 7.6 (#9) |
| Spec score · Disk Wiping Software | 7.6 (#19) | 7.7 (#18) |
| Purpose | Disk Wipe overwrites data on disk volumes to help prevent recovery after deletion or formatting. | XErase sanitizes connected drives using erasure methods defined by standards including NIST and DoD. |
| Support | The FAQ says users can contact the author through a form. | Customers can submit support requests for XErase and upload debug logs, device logs and diagnostic ZIP files. |
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In their own words
XErase
XErase automates secure erasure for individual drives, enclosures and storage arrays. It supports Windows installation, PXE network boot, USB boot and stand-alone erasure stations. Stand-alone deployment offers more than 35 erasure and validation options, including NIST verification support; users can also create methods during use and configure methods based on NIST and DoD approaches. Erasure reports are tamper-proof and available in PDF, XML, CSV and TXT formats. In PXE and USB deployments, one server can remotely control hundreds of systems. PXE workflows can collect system and physical-condition information, run burn-in tests, inject drivers, and automate re-imaging and application installation. Per-device logs stay on the erasure station or PXE server; XErase does not provide a customer-data database. ERP connections include Makor, Razor and CycleLution, and database integration may require additional licensing. XErase requires Windows 10 or Windows Server, an x64 Intel or AMD processor and 8 GB of memory. Pricing is on request; an annual subscription is described, and a free-trial request form is available.