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PIWIPE Windows vs ZeroData Windows

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

PIWIPE Windows

Paid WebWindows

PIWIPE Windows combines device erasure with certificate handling and inventory features. Its stated 10-device package and Windows activation requirements are key considerations before purchase.

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ZeroData Windows

Paid Windows

ZeroData Windows combines broad drive support with bootable operation, verification checks, and certificate-based reporting. Buyers handling RAID should clarify the asterisked support before deployment.

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The facts

PIWIPE WindowsZeroData Windows
Free planNoNo
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onWeb, WindowsWindows
Lowest paid planPIWIPE Data Eraser: $95, paid onceZeroData™ Windows® Personal Annual License: $94.50 a year
Plans published11
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitepiwipe.comeurosoft-uk.com
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PIWIPE Windows: what it does well

  • Erases HDDs, SSDs, NVMe drives, USB storage and phones.
  • Certificates include QR verification and a SHA-256 hash.
  • Cloud console supports search, filtering and CSV export.
  • Credits never expire; failed or cancelled wipes use none.
  • Certificates can be sent to FTP or SFTP.

What to know first

  • The $95.00 USD one-time plan covers 10 devices.
  • Windows download requires an internet connection for activation.

ZeroData Windows: what it does well

  • Supports HDD, SSD, NVMe, USB, and RAID
  • More than 45 erasure methods
  • WinPE boot and USB deployment
  • SMART checks and signed certificates
  • Works without an internet connection

What to know first

  • Personal license costs 94.50 USD yearly
  • RAID coverage by configuration is unclear
  • Windows or WinPE operation required
  • No free plan

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