Disk Drill
8.4#2 in data recovery softwareFrom $89 a yearFree planmacOSWindows
VisitDisk Drill vs SD Photo Rescue
SD Photo Rescue
6.7#26 in sd card recovery softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Disk Drill | SD Photo Rescue |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Disk Drill scans storage devices to find and recover deleted, lost, or damaged files. | The command-line tool scans formatted SD cards and rebuilds recoverable photos and videos. |
| Support | CleverFiles says its technical support team operates in CES and EST time zones and provides do-it-yourself recovery support worldwide. | The maker invites bug reports, feature requests, and pull requests through GitHub issues and contributions. |
Disk Drill plans
- BasicFree
- PRO Subscription$89 a year
- PRO Lifetime License$149, paid once
- Enterprise—
- Disk Drill BasicFree
- Disk Drill EnterprisePriced on request
SD Photo Rescue plans
- FreeFree
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 SD Photo Rescue if…
SD Photo Rescue suits users who need a command-line recovery tool for formatted SD cards or raw disk images on Linux or macOS. It supports several common photo and video formats, but not Sigma X3F or Phase One IIQ.