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Head-to-head · File Shredder Software

R-Wipe & Clean vs ASCOMP Secure Eraser

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score R-Wipe & Clean #3 in File Shredder Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit R-Wipe & Clean
ASCOMP Secure Eraser #5 in File Shredder Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit ASCOMP

R-Wipe & Clean leads on 0 checks, ASCOMP Secure Eraser on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreR-Wipe & Clean · 8.9/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly R-Wipe & Clean

R-Wipe & Clean scores higher on our rubric for file shredder software: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

ASCOMP Secure Eraser offers drive wiping; R-Wipe & Clean doesn't.

R-Wipe & Clean is the better fit for individuals and teams wanting scheduled shredding. ASCOMP Secure Eraser is the better fit for windows users needing file and drive wiping.

  • R-Wipe & Clean fits best

    Individuals and teams wanting scheduled shredding

  • ASCOMP Secure Eraser fits best

    Windows users needing file and drive wiping

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Side by side

Feature R-Wipe & Clean 8.9/10 Visit ↗ ASCOMP Secure Eraser 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.7
Ranking #3 in File Shredder Software #5 in File Shredder Software
Best for Individuals and teams wanting scheduled shredding Windows users needing file and drive wiping
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $19.90 one-time
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS Windows
Support Docs Email
Built for Solo, Small business, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features R-Wipe & Clean 3/4 · ASCOMP Secure Eraser 3/4
Free-space wiping ✓ ✓
Files and folders ✓ ✓
Drive wiping — ✓ (best)
Scheduled shredding ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Overwrite methods Certified Certified
Supported platforms Windows, macOS Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2022/2025, Windows Server 2016/2019, Windows Server 2012
Our review
Pros
  • Scheduled tasks can run by time or system events
  • Wipes files, folders, free space, and NTFS MFT records
  • Supports Windows and macOS with File Explorer integration
  • Wipes files, folders, drives, partitions, free space, and deleted data
  • Offers NIST-aligned, DoD, German, and Gutmann methods
  • Free personal-use edition plus low-cost one-time professional licenses
Cons
  • Drive wiping is not included as a category capability
  • Paid plan pricing is not shown for every license tier
  • Windows File Explorer is the listed integration
  • Windows-only platform coverage
  • SSD used-area overwriting is not possible
  • Business use requires a Professional license
Our verdict

R-Wipe & Clean is desktop privacy and data-erasure software for Windows and macOS. It is designed for individuals and teams that need to remove selected files, folders, free disk space, NTFS MFT records, browser traces, application traces,…

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ASCOMP Secure Eraser is Windows software for permanently deleting sensitive data from files, folders, drives, partitions, free space, the recycle bin, and browsing traces. It suits personal users who need more than ordinary deletion, as…

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  1. R-Wipe & CleanFile Shredder Software 8.9Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. ASCOMP Secure EraserFile Shredder Software 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • R-Wipe & Clean — where it wins

    • Scheduled tasks can run by time or system events
    • Wipes files, folders, free space, and NTFS MFT records
    • Supports Windows and macOS with File Explorer integration

    Where it doesn't

    • Drive wiping is not included as a category capability
    • Paid plan pricing is not shown for every license tier
    • Windows File Explorer is the listed integration

  • ASCOMP Secure Eraser — where it wins

    • Wipes files, folders, drives, partitions, free space, and deleted data
    • Offers NIST-aligned, DoD, German, and Gutmann methods
    • Free personal-use edition plus low-cost one-time professional licenses

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows-only platform coverage
    • SSD used-area overwriting is not possible
    • Business use requires a Professional license
  • R-Wipe & Clean8.9/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A capable Windows and macOS shredder for scheduled file, trace, and free-space wiping.

    Visit R-Wipe & CleanFull verdict →
  • ASCOMP Secure Eraser8.7/10 · Free plan

    A capable Windows file shredder with broad erasure methods and low one-time pricing.

    Visit ASCOMPFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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