Disk Drill
8.4#2 in data recovery softwareFrom $89 a yearFree planmacOSWindows
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Kernel for Windows Data Recovery
6.1#94 in data recovery softwareFrom $49 a monthWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Disk Drill | Kernel for Windows Data Recovery |
|---|---|---|
| File preview | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2011 | 2005 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free recovery limit | 100 | 2 |
| Headquarters | New Castle, Delaware, USA | Noida, India |
| Memory card recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Operating systems | macOS 10.15+; Windows 10+ | Windows 365,Windows 11,Windows 10,Windows 8.1,Windows 8,Windows 7,Windows Vista,Windows XP,Windows Server 2022,2019,2016,2012,2008 R2,2008,2003 R2,2003 |
| 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 | HDD,SSD,USB flash drive,external HDD,iPod,memory card,micro card,Secure Digital card,Compact Flash card,memory stick,Zip drive,floppy drive,FireWire HDD,SATA HDD,DE HDD,SCSI HDD,RAID |
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 Windows Data Recovery plans
- Home License$49 a month
- Corporate License$99 a month
- Technician License$199 a month
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 Windows Data Recovery if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.