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Disk Drill vs Recuva: catalog facts
Disk DrillRecuva
Freemium

Free scanning, with a paid PRO upgrade for full recovery.

Freemium

Free version available, with a paid Recuva Pro upgrade.

Windows, macOS Windows
  • Recovers from many device types, including phones and RAID arrays
  • Can recover lost partitions
  • Recovers from memory cards, USB sticks and external drives
  • Works on damaged or newly formatted drives
  • Full recovery requires the paid PRO version
  • Closed source
  • Windows only
  • Some features reserved for the paid Pro edition
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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