BleachBit vs DeleteOnClick

BleachBit8.6Visit DeleteOnClick8.4Visit

Higher score BleachBit #6 in File Shredder Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit BleachBit

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DeleteOnClick #7 in File Shredder Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit DeleteOnClick

• BleachBit fits best

  Free cross-platform privacy cleanup

• DeleteOnClick fits best

  Free Windows Explorer file shredding

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Side by side

Feature	BleachBit 8.6/10 Visit ↗	DeleteOnClick 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.4
Ranking	#6 in File Shredder Software	#7 in File Shredder Software
Best for	Free cross-platform privacy cleanup	Free Windows Explorer file shredding
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, Linux, macOS	Windows
Support	Community, Docs	Tickets, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features BleachBit 0/4 · DeleteOnClick 2/4
Free-space wiping	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Files and folders	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Drive wiping	Not checked yet	—
Scheduled shredding	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Overwrite methods	Not checked yet	Certified
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Windows
Our review
Pros	Free and open source across Windows, Linux, and macOS Shreds files and wipes empty disk space Supports previews, command-line automation, and custom cleaners	Freeware with Windows File Explorer integration Supports files, folders, Recycle Bin, and free-space wiping Uses the U.S. DoD 5220.22-M deletion standard
Cons	macOS support is early and experimental Broader cleanup is less specialized than dedicated erasers Portable operation is limited to Windows	Windows only Does not wipe entire drives No scheduled-shredding capability
Our verdict	BleachBit is a free, open-source privacy and system cleanup utility for personal, commercial, governmental, and educational use. It removes browser cache, cookies, history, logs, temporary files, and application-specific data through… Read the review →	DeleteOnClick is a freeware Windows Shell Extension for individuals, organizations, and other Windows users who need straightforward data removal. It securely deletes selected files and files inside selected folders from Windows File… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• BleachBit — where it wins

  • Free and open source across Windows, Linux, and macOS
  • Shreds files and wipes empty disk space
  • Supports previews, command-line automation, and custom cleaners

  Where it doesn't

  • macOS support is early and experimental
  • Broader cleanup is less specialized than dedicated erasers
  • Portable operation is limited to Windows

• DeleteOnClick — where it wins

  • Freeware with Windows File Explorer integration
  • Supports files, folders, Recycle Bin, and free-space wiping
  • Uses the U.S. DoD 5220.22-M deletion standard

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows only
  • Does not wipe entire drives
  • No scheduled-shredding capability

• BleachBit8.6/10 · Free plan

  A free, broad privacy cleanup tool with file shredding and automation.

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• DeleteOnClick8.4/10 · Free plan

  A free Windows Explorer shredder for files, folders, Recycle Bin contents, and free space.

  Visit DeleteOnClickFull verdict →