Disk Drill
8.4#2 in data recovery softwareFrom $89 a yearFree planmacOSWindows
VisitDisk Drill vs GiliSoft Data Recovery
GiliSoft Data Recovery
6.5#23 in sd card recovery software$69.95 one-timeWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Disk Drill | GiliSoft Data Recovery |
|---|---|---|
| File preview | Yes | Yes |
| Memory card recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Operating systems | macOS 10.15+; Windows 10+ | Windows |
| Purpose | Disk Drill scans storage devices to find and recover deleted, lost, or damaged files. | The software scans for documents, photos, videos, archives, and office files lost through deletion, formatting, RAW or inaccessible volumes, or partition loss. |
| 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 | internal drives; external disks; USB flash drives; SD cards; microSD cards; CF cards |
| Supported storage | Supported sources include internal and external disks, memory cards, USB drives, cameras, RAID arrays, virtual disks, and disk images. | The product scans Windows-recognized internal and external drives, USB flash drives, SD and microSD cards, and CF cards. |
Disk Drill plans
- BasicFree
- PRO Subscription$89 a year
- PRO Lifetime License$149, paid once
- Enterprise—
- Disk Drill BasicFree
- Disk Drill EnterprisePriced on request
GiliSoft Data Recovery plans
- Windows/Lifetime/1 PC$69.95, paid once
- Team/OEM LicensePriced on request
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 GiliSoft Data Recovery if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.