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Stellar Data Recovery vs Recuva: catalog facts
Stellar Data Recovery	Recuva
Freemium Free edition with preview of recoverable files; Standard, Professional and Premium…	Freemium Free version available, with a paid Recuva Pro upgrade.
Windows, macOS	Windows
Editions for both Windows and Mac Free preview shows what can be recovered before paying	Recovers from memory cards, USB sticks and external drives Works on damaged or newly formatted drives
Full recovery features sit in paid editions Many overlapping editions make choosing one confusing	Windows only Some features reserved for the paid Pro edition
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License: Proprietary	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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