Redkey USB

Redkey USB

Redkey USB Ltd
3.0 out of 5 stars
reCore

reCore

ReplugIT
Redkey USB reCore

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Redkey USB:

About

Redkey USB makes secure data erasure simple and affordable. Start a compatible computer from the reusable USB, select the disks to erase and follow the on-screen guidance before selling, donating, recycling or reusing the equipment. Choose Home for everyday computer erasure, Professional when you need PDF reports documenting the disk, method and result, or Ultimate to also erase supported iPhones, iPads and Android devices and automate repeated jobs with scripts. Pay once and reuse your Redkey on compatible devices, with no subscription or per-erasure fees and lifetime software updates. Each key handles one computer at a time and up to 16 connected disks. Redkey supports many Intel/AMD PCs, Intel-based Macs, HDDs, SATA SSDs and NVMe SSDs. Apple silicon and other ARM computers are unsupported. Windows and internet access are required for activation and updates. Check redkeyusb.com for full compatibility details.
reCore:

About

reCore is a cloud-based ITAD platform that helps electronics recyclers, refurbishers, and IT teams diagnose, wipe, grade, and certify retired hardware from one system, with zero on-premise servers to set up. Devices boot from USB, PXE, or ISO and report live to a cloud dashboard through intake, testing, wiping, grading, and completion — multiple devices at once, no external hardware needed. Diagnostics run 23 automated tests across CPU, storage, display, battery, and ports in under 8 minutes per device. Data erasure follows NIST SP 800-88 Rev 2 (Clear, Purge, Secure/Crypto Erase) with per-drive SHA-256 verification, enforced separation of duties, and automatic tamper-evident certificates. Cosmetic grading uses a 7-component defect catalog where the lowest-scoring component sets the final grade, keeping results consistent across technicians. Multi-tenant access, technician KPIs, batch reporting, and a REST API round it out.
Redkey USB:

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
reCore:

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Supported
Redkey USB:

Audience

Individuals, IT teams, refurbishers and service providers preparing compatible computers, disks and supported mobile devices for resale, donation, recycling or reuse.
reCore:

Audience

IT asset disposition (ITAD) providers, electronics recyclers, device refurbishers/resellers, and enterprise IT teams managing end-of-life hardware.
Redkey USB:

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
reCore:

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
Redkey USB:

API

Offers API Not Supported
reCore:

API

Offers API Not Supported
Redkey USB:

Screenshots and Videos

reCore:

Screenshots and Videos

No images available
Redkey USB:

Pricing

$39.95 one-time (USD)
Home ($39.95 USD): whole-disk computer erasure.
Professional ($79.95 USD): adds PDF reports and advanced disk controls.
Ultimate ($99.95 USD): adds supported mobile-device erasure and scripting.

Pay once. Unlimited use on compatible devices. No subscription or per-erasure fees. Lifetime software updates included.

Shipping and applicable checkout charges are extra. Redkey ITAD is in development and is not yet available to order.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported
reCore:

Pricing

$.05
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported
Redkey USB:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 3.0 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 3.0 / 5
design 3.5 / 5
support 3.0 / 5
reCore:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Redkey USB:

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • It should be an easy to use product.... should be, but it is easy to plug in download activate after that nothing but headaches and time wasted
  • Redkey USB is incredibly easy to use, even for someone who's not super tech-savvy. The interface is straightforward, and it walks you through the steps to wipe your data securely. I love that it meets high standards like NIST 800-88, which gives me peace of mind knowing my data is really gone. The data wipe certificates are a nice touch, especially if you need proof for work or personal records.

Cons

  • It's garbage it shows as up to date and activated on my computer but they keep telling me first it wasn't activated... it was 2nd not up to date reformat try again. I don't have a year to fix their garbage asked for a refund multiple times keep getting the run around
  • The only downside is that you can only wipe one device at a time with each key. This can be a bit time-consuming if you have multiple devices to clean. But I've heard they're working on a new version that will let you wipe several devices at once, so that should help.
Redkey USB:

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported
reCore:

Training

Documentation Not Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported
Redkey USB:

Company Information

Redkey USB Ltd
Founded: 2018
United Kingdom
redkeyusb.com
reCore:

Company Information

ReplugIT
Founded: 2025
Canada
recore.replugit.com
Redkey USB:

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Redkey USB:

Categories

Data Destruction Supported
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Categories

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Integrations

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Integrations

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