GNU ddrescue
6.9#36 in data recovery softwareFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hostedWindows
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MiniTool Power Data Recovery
8.2#3 in data recovery softwareFrom $89 a yearFree planmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | GNU ddrescue | MiniTool Power Data Recovery |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Memory card recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Operating systems | POSIX systems recommended; Cygwin support is discussed in the manual | Windows 11/10/8.1/8 and Windows Server 2022/2019/2016/2012/2012 R2/2008/2008 R2/2003 |
| Recovery sources | Files,devices,partitions,optical media (CD-ROMs/DVDs),kernel-supported devices including ATA,SATA,SCSI,floppy disks,and flash media cards such as SD | It recovers files from PCs, HDDs, SSDs, USB drives, SD cards, memory cards, and more. |
GNU ddrescue plans
- GNU ddrescueFree
MiniTool Power Data Recovery plans
- FreeFree
- Personal Monthly Subscription$69 a month
- Personal Yearly Subscription$89 a year
- Personal Ultimate$129, paid once
- Business Standard$159, paid once
- Business Deluxe$199, paid once
Pick GNU ddrescue if…
GNU ddrescue suits users who need to copy data from damaged or error-prone files and devices, with progress tracking that supports resuming interrupted work. It is aimed at POSIX systems; Cygwin users should heed the manual's warning.
Pick MiniTool Power Data Recovery if…
It suits Windows or Mac users trying to recover files from listed storage devices or data-loss situations. The free license is for home users with a 1 GB recovery limit.