No. 20 of 26 ·Secure File Shredding Software

SysTools File Shredder

Windows · Mac

Freedom report

One barScore 5.1

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

SysTools File Shredder is ranked #20 of 26 in secure file shredding software on Freedom251. It runs on macOS, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

Compared on secure file shredding software

Free plan: No
Paid from: 29 one-time
Free-space shredding: Yes
Folder shredding: Yes
Shredding standards: gutmann
Windows support: Yes
macOS support: Yes
Linux support: No

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The record

Purpose: SysTools File Shredder overwrites selected files or folders to prevent their recovery.
Algorithms: The page lists Zero, Random, Wipe Simple, DoD, HMG IS5, Gutmann, GOST-R, and NATO erasure methods.
File and system cleanup: It can select files or folders and clear caches, logs, temporary files, and browsing history.
Storage: The product page lists HDD, SSD, SATA, PATA, NVMe, USB drives, memory cards, and other storage devices.
Reports: The page says the software generates file destruction reports for compliance.
Standards: The page says the software follows practices including DoD 5220.22-M and NIST 800-88, and claims compliance with 16+ global data security standards.
Performance claim: SysTools claims the software shreds a 1 GB file in 40 seconds using the Gutmann algorithm.
Platforms: The page lists support for Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit and 32-bit, and macOS.
Demo limits: The vendor’s related Data Wipe page says its demo processes up to 10 files of up to 5 MB each in folder mode; the Windows demo also cannot wipe HDD, SSD, or USB drives.
Encrypted drives: The vendor says encrypted drives must first be unlocked or decrypted in the operating system before files can be shredded.
Network and NAS limit: The vendor says mapped network or NAS locations may be treated like folders, but physical-media overwriting may be less dependable because of SMB/NFS behavior and NAS structure.
Intended users: The vendor describes the product as intended for individuals and organizations handling private documents, financial records, personal data, or proprietary business information.
Company: SysTools says it was established in 2007 and provides software and services for data recovery, migration, backup, conversion, and related needs.
Items erased: It can shred selected files and folders and clear caches, logs, temporary files, and browsing history.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Secure File Shredding Software in 2026#20 of 26

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Sources

systoolsgroup.com/updates/file-shredder/· checked 3 Oct 2026
systoolsgroup.com/data-wipe/· checked 3 Oct 2026
systoolsgroup.com/about-us.html· checked 3 Oct 2026
systoolsgroup.com/file-shredder.html· checked 28 Sept 2026