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Head-to-head · Data Destruction Software

Parted Magic vs PIWIPE Windows

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Parted Magic #2 in Data Destruction Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Parted Magic
PIWIPE Windows #5 in Data Destruction Software 8.5/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit PIWIPE

Parted Magic leads on 0 checks, PIWIPE Windows on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreParted Magic · 9.1/10

Parted Magic scores higher on our rubric for data destruction software: 9.1 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Parted Magic is the better fit for linux users needing certified disk erasure. PIWIPE Windows is the better fit for ITAD teams needing certified Windows wiping.

  • Parted Magic fits best

    Linux users needing certified disk erasure

  • PIWIPE Windows fits best

    ITAD teams needing certified Windows wiping

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Side by side

Feature Parted Magic 9.1/10 Visit ↗ PIWIPE Windows 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.5
Ranking #2 in Data Destruction Software #5 in Data Destruction Software
Best for Linux users needing certified disk erasure ITAD teams needing certified Windows wiping
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $349/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Self-hosted Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Linux Windows, Web
Support Email, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Parted Magic 0/2 · PIWIPE Windows 0/2
Erasure certificates Not checked yet Not checked yet
Remote wiping Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Erasure standards Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported media Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Securely erases SATA, NVMe, eMMC, and self-encrypting drives
  • Creates signed PDF certificates of destruction
  • Boots from USB, optical media, or PXE without installing on the host
  • Erases HDD, SSD, NVMe, SAS/SCSI, and USB drives
  • Combines hardware erase commands with hidden-area removal and diagnostics
  • Generates QR-verifiable certificates and supports bulk certificate export
Cons
  • Supports Linux rather than other operating systems
  • Single Version purchases do not include future updates
  • Forever and Enterprise licenses are final-sale
  • Wiping requires paid credits; there is no free plan
  • Monthly plans range from $349 to $1,499
  • Windows desktop focus may not suit teams seeking another desktop platform
Our verdict

Parted Magic is a bootable Linux-based disk utility for home users, system administrators, IT departments, refurbishers, and data-recovery or asset-disposal teams. It runs from USB, optical media, or PXE without installing on the host…

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PIWIPE Windows is a Windows desktop application for permanently erasing disks and mobile devices, aimed at second-hand device dealers, IT service companies, corporate IT departments, and ITAD providers that need documented destruction. It…

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  1. Parted MagicData Destruction Software 9.1Paid
  2. PIWIPE WindowsData Destruction Software 8.5Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Parted Magic — where it wins

    • Securely erases SATA, NVMe, eMMC, and self-encrypting drives
    • Creates signed PDF certificates of destruction
    • Boots from USB, optical media, or PXE without installing on the host

    Where it doesn't

    • Supports Linux rather than other operating systems
    • Single Version purchases do not include future updates
    • Forever and Enterprise licenses are final-sale

  • PIWIPE Windows — where it wins

    • Erases HDD, SSD, NVMe, SAS/SCSI, and USB drives
    • Combines hardware erase commands with hidden-area removal and diagnostics
    • Generates QR-verifiable certificates and supports bulk certificate export

    Where it doesn't

    • Wiping requires paid credits; there is no free plan
    • Monthly plans range from $349 to $1,499
    • Windows desktop focus may not suit teams seeking another desktop platform
  • Parted Magic9.1/10 · Paid

    A bootable disk toolkit for Linux users who need drive erasure alongside partition and recovery tools.

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  • PIWIPE Windows8.5/10 · Paid

    A Windows wiping tool with hardware erase commands, verification, and signed certificates.

    Visit PIWIPEFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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