Disk Drill
8.4#2 in data recovery softwareFrom $89 a yearFree planmacOSWindows
VisitDisk Drill vs Kernel for Mac Data Recovery
Kernel for Mac Data Recovery
6.5#74 in data recovery software$69 one-timeWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Disk Drill | Kernel for Mac Data Recovery |
|---|---|---|
| File preview | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | New Castle, Delaware, USA | Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Operating systems | macOS 10.15+; Windows 10+ | Windows 365,11,10,8.1,8,7,Vista,XP,2003,2000,NT,98,95,Windows Server 2022 and older versions |
| 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 | IDE,EIDE,SCSI,SATA drives; iPod; USB drives; Mac hard disks; HFS/HFS+ volumes |
| Support | CleverFiles says its technical support team operates in CES and EST time zones and provides do-it-yourself recovery support worldwide. | The maker says its customer support is available 24x7 and offers technical support through tickets. |
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 Mac Data Recovery plans
- Home License$69, paid once
- Corporate License$99, 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 Mac Data Recovery if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.