Kernel File Shredder vs O&O SafeErase
| Kernel File Shredder | O&O SafeErase | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $2.42/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free-space shredding | Yes | — |
| Folder shredding | Yes | — |
| Scheduled shredding | Yes | Yes |
| Shredding standards | gutmann | — |
| Windows support | Yes | — |
| macOS support | No | — |
| Linux support | No | — |
| Paid from | — | 29.95 one-time |
Both are listed in Best Secure File Shredding Software. On The Geeks Club, Kernel File Shredder scores higher on our published basis.