Disk Drill
8.4#2 in data recovery softwareFrom $89 a yearFree planmacOSWindows
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Kernel for Linux Data Recovery
6.5#73 in data recovery software$49 one-timeWindows
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| Fact | Disk Drill | Kernel for Linux Data Recovery |
|---|---|---|
| Company history | CleverFiles says it was incorporated in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2011 and now operates from New Castle, Delaware. | KernelApps says it began in 2005 as part of Lepide Software and became a separate entity in 2019. |
| File preview | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2011 | 2005 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | New Castle, Delaware, USA | Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Operating systems | macOS 10.15+; Windows 10+ | Windows 11,10,8.1,8,7,Vista,XP,2000,98,NT,95,and Windows Server |
| Purpose | Disk Drill scans storage devices to find and recover deleted, lost, or damaged files. | Recovers lost, deleted, or inaccessible Linux data, directories, and partitions. |
| 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 | Linux partitions and file systems; USB,SATA,ZIP,SCSI,EIDE,PAN,FireWire,and DE drives |
| Support | CleverFiles says its technical support team operates in CES and EST time zones and provides do-it-yourself recovery support worldwide. | The vendor says its support team is available 24x7 and offers technical support by ticket, knowledgebase, and live chat. |
Disk Drill plans
- BasicFree
- PRO Subscription$89 a year
- PRO Lifetime License$149, paid once
- Enterprise—
- Disk Drill BasicFree
- Disk Drill EnterprisePriced on request
Kernel for Linux Data Recovery plans
- Home License$49, paid once
- Corporate License$129, paid once
- Technician License$199, 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 Kernel for Linux Data Recovery if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.