Disk Drill
8.4#2 in data recovery softwareFrom $89 a yearFree planmacOSWindows
VisitDisk Drill vs FoneLab Data Retriever
FoneLab Data Retriever
6.9#12 in sd card recovery softwareFrom $39.96 a monthmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Disk Drill | FoneLab Data Retriever |
|---|---|---|
| File formats | The product says it can reconstruct more than 400 file types. | FoneLab says it supports more than 200 formats spanning images, audio, video, documents, email files and archives. |
| Founded | 2011 | 2012 |
| Purpose | Disk Drill scans storage devices to find and recover deleted, lost, or damaged files. | FoneLab Data Retriever recovers lost or deleted data from computers, hard drives, flash drives, memory cards, and digital cameras. |
| Recovery limitation | The maker says recovery from physically damaged storage that Windows cannot recognize requires hardware repair first. | The FAQ says recovery depends on the data sectors not being physically damaged or overwritten by new information. |
Disk Drill plans
- BasicFree
- PRO Subscription$89 a year
- PRO Lifetime License$149, paid once
- Enterprise—
- Disk Drill BasicFree
- Disk Drill EnterprisePriced on request
FoneLab Data Retriever plans
- 1 Month License$39.96 a month
- 1 PC Lifetime License$55.96, paid once
- 3 PCs Lifetime License$95.96, 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 FoneLab Data Retriever if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.