Disk Drill
8.4#2 in data recovery softwareFrom $89 a yearFree planmacOSWindows
VisitDisk Drill vs Recuva
What both publish
| Fact | Disk Drill | Recuva |
|---|---|---|
| File preview | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Memory card recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Operating systems | macOS 10.15+; Windows 10+ | Windows 10,8.1,7,Vista and XP |
| Purpose | Disk Drill scans storage devices to find and recover deleted, lost, or damaged files. | Recuva recovers deleted files from Windows computers, recycle bins, digital camera cards, and MP3 players. |
| 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 | Windows computer,Recycle Bin,memory cards,USB drives,external hard drives,digital camera cards,music players,virtual hard drives |
Disk Drill plans
- BasicFree
- PRO Subscription$89 a year
- PRO Lifetime License$149, paid once
- Enterprise—
- Disk Drill BasicFree
- Disk Drill EnterprisePriced on request
Recuva plans
- Recuva FreeFree
- Recuva Professional$24.95, 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 Recuva if…
Recuva suits Windows users who want to attempt recovery from a computer, removable media, or external storage. The free plan covers advanced file recovery, while Professional adds virtual hard drive support and other listed benefits.