Disk Drill
8.4#2 in data recovery softwareFrom $89 a yearFree planmacOSWindows
VisitDisk Drill vs DiskInternals VMFS Recovery
DiskInternals VMFS Recovery
6.9#44 in data recovery software$699 one-timeWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Disk Drill | DiskInternals VMFS Recovery |
|---|---|---|
| File preview | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Operating systems | macOS 10.15+; Windows 10+ | The product is described as Windows software, with listed support for Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11 and Windows Server editions through 2025. |
| Purpose | Disk Drill scans storage devices to find and recover deleted, lost, or damaged files. | VMFS Recovery is for recovering data from inaccessible or damaged VMware ESXi/vSphere storage, VMFS volumes, and VMDK files. |
| RAID recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Recovery sources | Internal and external hard drives,SSDs,USB flash drives,SD/CF cards,memory cards,digital cameras,virtual hard drives,RAID arrays,disk images | VMFS datastores and volumes,VMDK files,ESXi disks,RAID arrays,and physical disks |
Disk Drill plans
- BasicFree
- PRO Subscription$89 a year
- PRO Lifetime License$149, paid once
- Enterprise—
- Disk Drill BasicFree
- Disk Drill EnterprisePriced on request
DiskInternals VMFS Recovery plans
- Standard$699, paid once
- Pro$999, paid once
- Ultimate$1,599, paid once
Pick Disk Drill if…
Disk Drill may suit people trying to recover files from supported storage devices on Windows or Mac. The free edition is useful for scanning and previewing, while PRO is for personal use and Enterprise is listed for organizations.
Pick DiskInternals VMFS Recovery if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.