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IsoBuster vs Recuva: catalog facts
IsoBusterRecuva
Paid

Can be downloaded and tried first; several paid licence models are offered.

Freemium

Free version available, with a paid Recuva Pro upgrade.

Windows Windows
  • Strong support for CD, DVD and Blu-ray recovery
  • Signature-based scanning finds files without folder records
  • Recovers from memory cards, USB sticks and external drives
  • Works on damaged or newly formatted drives
  • Windows only
  • Full recovery features require a paid licence
  • 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
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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