Stenfox

/ Comparison

Enterprise data erasure without the legacy tax.

Legacy erasure suites wipe a drive and export a report. Today's floors sanitize phones, tablets, smart TVs, Macs, PCs and NVMe drives side by side, and must prove every result per device.

One platform instead of

  • Drive eraser
  • PC and Mac eraser
  • Mobile wipe tool
  • Certificate spreadsheet
  • Separate diagnostics

Stenfox Orion

Mobile · Computing · GPU · Portal

Stenfox Portal

Workflows, grading forms, reports
  1. Intake

  2. Diagnose

  3. Erase

  4. Report

  5. Route

/ Honest comparison

Legacy erasure suites vs one platform

This comparison is about architecture, not brands. The left column describes the typical pattern of legacy erasure suites and standalone drive erasers; individual products vary. The right column describes what Stenfox Orion does today.

What operators usually replace: a legacy erasure suite or standalone drive eraser for computers and drives, a separate mobile diagnostics tool for phones and tablets, and spreadsheets to join the records.

Criterion
Legacy erasure suites
Stenfox Orion
Architecture
Single-purpose: erasure only. Other steps come from separate tools.
One platform: erasure, diagnostics, lock and ID checks, grading, label and signed report.
Device coverage
Often separate products for mobile, computers and drives.
Phones, tablets, smart TVs, Macs, Windows PCs and drives (HDD, SATA SSD, NVMe) in one console, plus GPUs in Stenfox GPU.
Erase methods
Method lists vary by product and licence.
22 selectable methods, from NIST SP 800-88 Clear and Purge to DoD 5220.22-M, HMG IS5 and Gutmann, chosen per media type.
Flash media
Overwrite-based methods applied to every drive type.
Purge through the drive's own sanitize commands (ATA Secure Erase, NVMe Sanitize or Format) where the media supports it.
Verification
Often limited to the software's own success flag.
Read-back verification on drives; a verified outcome on phones, tablets, Macs and TVs.
Report
Erasure report only.
Signed report per device (device, method, verification, operator, time) with a scannable label.
Chain of custody
Spreadsheets and log exports.
Full device history in Stenfox Portal, from intake to disposition.
Diagnostics
Not included, or sold separately.
26 hardware tests on Macs, 23 on Windows laptops, 50+ functional checks on phones.
Integrations
Separate workflow for listing and inventory.
Two-way marketplace listing with Back Market, eBay, Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, Refurbed, Swappa and Reebelo, plus REST API and webhooks to WMS, ERP and inventory systems.
Commercial model
Third-party erasure licences often sit underneath the price.
Own erasure and diagnostics engine, so no third-party licence costs are passed on. Plans are shaped around your operation after a live demo and a pilot.

/ FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which kind of platform is best for enterprise data erasure in 2026?

If you only ever wipe one type of drive, a standalone drive eraser can be enough. If you handle more than one device class, or need one record per device across erasure, testing and grading, a single platform removes the hand-offs between tools. Orion covers phones, tablets, smart TVs, Macs, PCs and drives in one console, with a signed report per device.

Why not keep a legacy erasure suite and add separate tools for everything else?

The hidden cost is the gap between tools. Every hand-off between erase, test, grade, label and listing is a manual step, a place to lose units and a place where records fall out of sync. Operators who consolidate on Orion report +60% units per hour and 71% fewer returns.

How does Orion's erasure report compare to a legacy suite's report?

An Orion report is signed and records the device, method, verification result, operator and time. It sits in the same device record as diagnostics, lock checks and grading, with a scannable label on the unit and the full history in Stenfox Portal. Reporting is built around NIST SP 800-88, IEEE 2883, ADISA, R2v3, GDPR and GSMA, and the report is ready for HIPAA, SOX and PCI-DSS audits. Stenfox holds no third-party certification.

Which NIST SP 800-88 revision does Orion follow?

Orion follows the Clear and Purge guidance of both NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 and Rev. 2. Rev. 2 was published in September 2025 and restructured the guidance.

What's the migration path?

Most operators migrate one device class at a time, often phones first, then Macs and PCs, then loose drives. Records from previous tools stay as they are; new devices get Orion reports. It starts with a live demo on your own devices and a pilot in your workshop.

Is a full platform overkill for our volume?

No. Plans are shaped around each operation after a live demo and a pilot, whether that is one bench or several sites. The benefit of one tool, one report format and one history applies at any volume.

Next step

See it run on your own devices.

  • Live demo on your own devices
  • Pilot in your workshop before you commit
  • Direct line to our engineers
  • Onboarding and training for your team

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