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Disk Utility vs DiskGenius: catalog facts
Disk Utility	DiskGenius
Free Included free with macOS.	Freemium A free edition allows inspection and limited recovery. Full editions are paid.
macOS	Windows
Included with macOS at no extra cost Handles both disk imaging and general volume repair in one tool	Partition editing, file recovery and sector-level inspection in one tool Recovers lost partitions as well as deleted files
macOS only Less automated than dedicated backup software for scheduled imaging	Recovery beyond small files needs a paid licence Windows only, closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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