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Stellar Data Recovery vs Data Rescue 6: catalog facts
Stellar Data Recovery	Data Rescue 6
Freemium Free edition with preview of recoverable files; Standard, Professional and Premium…	Paid Free scan, preview and up to 1 GB recovery for new users; Standard is $79 for 30 days…
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Editions for both Windows and Mac Free preview shows what can be recovered before paying	Free scan and preview before buying Handles formatted, crashed and unmountable drives
Full recovery features sit in paid editions Many overlapping editions make choosing one confusing	Paid licenses are time-limited rather than perpetual Free recovery is capped at 1 GB for new users
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License: Proprietary	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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