Kernel for Windows Data Recovery
6.1#94 in data recovery softwareFrom $49 a monthWindows
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MiniTool Power Data Recovery
8.2#3 in data recovery softwareFrom $89 a yearFree planmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Kernel for Windows Data Recovery | MiniTool Power Data Recovery |
|---|---|---|
| File preview | Yes | Paid personal licenses include a full file preview before recovery. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free recovery limit | 2 | The free license allows 1GB of data recovery. |
| Headquarters | Noida, India | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Hong Kong |
| Memory card recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Operating systems | 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 | Windows 11/10/8.1/8 and Windows Server 2022/2019/2016/2012/2012 R2/2008/2008 R2/2003 |
| RAID recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Recovery sources | 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 | It recovers files from PCs, HDDs, SSDs, USB drives, SD cards, memory cards, and more. |
Kernel for Windows Data Recovery plans
- Home License$49 a month
- Corporate License$99 a month
- Technician License$199 a month
MiniTool Power Data Recovery plans
- FreeFree
- Personal Monthly Subscription$69 a month
- Personal Yearly Subscription$89 a year
- Personal Ultimate$129 a month
- Business Standard$159 a month
- Business Deluxe$199 a month
Pick Kernel for Windows Data Recovery if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.