ASCOMP Secure Eraser review
A capable Windows file shredder with broad erasure methods and low one-time pricing.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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 well as businesses that require licensed use and optional deletion logging. Supported systems include Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11, and listed Windows Server versions. The Standard Edition is free for personal use and evaluation, while the Professional editions remove restrictions and support business use.
Its strongest technical point is the range of erasure targets and methods. Secure Eraser can wipe free space, including previously deleted data, alongside selected files, folders, and entire drives. Five deletion methods are available, including methods aligned with NIST SP 800-88, U.S. DoD 5220.22-M E and ECE, the German industry standard, and Peter Gutmann's method. Registry and system cleaning, browsing-trace deletion, and optional logging broaden the utility beyond basic file shredding. The product page also notes that targeted overwriting of used areas on SSDs is not possible and recommends manufacturer-specific deletion software for that situation.
Pricing is straightforward for a Windows-focused tool. The Professional Edition — Private License costs 29.90 USD one time and permits business use while removing advertisements, watermarks, and functional restrictions; it includes technical support and updates for up to 24 months. The Company License costs 49.90 USD one time, and the Update License costs 19.90 USD one time to extend update authorization after the included period. Choose Secure Eraser if Windows coverage, free-space wiping, and recognized overwrite methods are priorities. Choose another option if you need macOS or Linux support, or SSD-specific used-area erasure.
ASCOMP Secure Eraser pros and cons
- 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
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