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Active@ KillDisk vs BitRaser Drive Eraser

Both stand on data destruction software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Active@ KillDisk

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

KillDisk offers multiple erase methods and reporting features, but several controls are reserved for paid editions. Personal Professional is listed at $64.95, paid once, with other license prices varying by edition and scope.

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BitRaser Drive Eraser

Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

BitRaser Drive Eraser supports multiple erasure methods, deployment options, and report formats. Review the per-drive license terms and any additional costs for private cloud or optional features.

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The facts

	Active@ KillDisk	BitRaser Drive Eraser
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	No	Not published
Runs on	Linux, Mac, Windows	Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Personal Professional: $64.95, paid once	BitRaser Drive Eraser: $99, paid once
Plans published	22	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	killdisk.com	bitraser.com
On data destruction software	#2 of 19	#1 of 19

Active@ KillDisk: what it does well

Supports Windows, Linux, and macOS.
Lists more than 25 sanitization standards.
Paid editions include verification and erase certificates.
Some editions include SSD Secure Erase.

What to know first

Freeware uses only One Pass Zeros.
Freeware lacks erase verification and batch scripting.
Freeware allows two parallel erases.

BitRaser Drive Eraser: what it does well

Supports up to 26 global erasure methods.
Reports can be saved as PDF, CSV, or XML.
Deployment includes bootable USB and PXE options.
Cloud console is included with the listed license.

What to know first

Each license covers one drive.
A license is consumed when erasure begins.
Private cloud is available at additional cost.
Listed price is $99, paid once, taxes extra.

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