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SiftyBleachBit
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

 Free

Free and open source under GPL-3.0-or-later; no payment or registration required…

Windows, Command line Windows, Linux, Command line
  • Dry-run by default with a preview before deleting
  • Deletes only to the Recycle Bin, with undo
  • Preview lists every file before deletion; secure deletion (shredding) and free-space wiping are available
  • Command line interface for scripting and automation, and custom cleaners via CleanerML
  • Windows 10 and 11 only
  • Terminal interface, no graphical window
  • Windows and Linux only; macOS support is described as experimental with limited features
  • Windows installer targets Windows 10 and 11; older Windows needs the 'Older Versions' downloads
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: GPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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