Disk Drill
8.4#2 in data recovery softwareFrom $89 a yearFree planmacOSWindows
VisitDisk Drill vs R-Linux
What both publish
| Fact | Disk Drill | R-Linux |
|---|---|---|
| File preview | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Memory card recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Operating systems | macOS 10.15+; Windows 10+ | Linux; Windows |
| Purpose | Disk Drill scans storage devices to find and recover deleted, lost, or damaged files. | R-Linux is a free file recovery utility for Ext2/Ext3/Ext4 file systems used in Linux and several Unixes. |
| RAID recovery | Yes | No |
| 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 | Hard disks; CDs; DVDs; floppy disks; Compact Flash cards; USB drives; ZIP drives; Memory Sticks; other removable media |
| Support | CleverFiles says its technical support team operates in CES and EST time zones and provides do-it-yourself recovery support worldwide. | R-Tools Technology provides technical support information and a way to inquire about technical issues on its Technical Support page. |
Disk Drill plans
- BasicFree
- PRO Subscription$89 a year
- PRO Lifetime License$149, paid once
- Enterprise—
- Disk Drill BasicFree
- Disk Drill EnterprisePriced on request
R-Linux plans
- R-LinuxFree
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 R-Linux if…
R-Linux suits users recovering files from supported Linux file systems on disks or removable media, including devices with bad sectors. It is available for Linux and Windows host systems, but not for RAID recovery.