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Best Data Recovery Software in 2026
Data recovery software can help you look for files in storage when data is missing or deleted. This ranked set opens with TestDisk, EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard, and DMDE, then includes Disk Drill and PhotoRec. Compare the listed recovery sources and supported operating systems, along with memory card or RAID recovery where those capabilities matter. Bootable recovery and file preview offer further distinctions. Free-plan availability and the free recovery limit can help you understand what is available without paying; paid-from pricing is another factor to consider. Focus on the recovery capabilities that match the storage source and situation you need to address.
- 128 apps
- Research read 28 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
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Avidemux
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1 - 2
EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard
by EaseUS Data Recovery WizardFree plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1The free edition and trial let users scan and preview before paying, but actual recovery in the trial requires the full version.
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GNU ddrescue
Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWindowsGNU ddrescue is a free recovery tool with resumable jobs and a range of kernel-supported device types. Take care with destination selection, and create an uncompressed image before compressing it.
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Dr.Fone Toolkit
by Dr.Fone ToolkitFree plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2Dr.Fone Toolkit combines phone recovery, transfer, backup, and management features, with some free evaluation features and a 3-day trial offer.
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Disk Drill
by Disk DrillFree plan MacWindowsDisk Drill offers a free scan-and-preview option, a defined Windows recovery limit and paid recovery licenses.
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DiskInternals Partition Recovery
by DiskInternals Partition RecoveryFree plan LinuxMacWindowsDiskInternals Partition Recovery covers a broad range of readable storage sources and partition states, with several recovery modes and a scan-only evaluation.
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DiskDigger
Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1Choose DiskDigger when you need deleted-file recovery across supported computer storage or want Android photo and video recovery.
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MiniTool Power Data Recovery
by MiniTool Power Data RecoveryFree plan MacWindowsMiniTool Power Data Recovery covers a wide range of storage sources and data-loss cases. Check the 1 GB free limit and subscription renewal terms before choosing a plan.
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EaseUS MobiSaver
by EaseUS MobiSaverFree plan MacWindowsMobiSaver covers several mobile-device and backup recovery sources and includes a free edition with tight per-use limits.
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Ontrack EasyRecovery
by Ontrack EasyRecoveryFree plan MacWindowsEasyRecovery lists a wide range of storage sources and scan options, with additional previews and repair features depending on version or plan.
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R-Linux
Free plan LinuxWindowsR-Linux covers several file-loss scenarios and a wide range of storage media, with disk imaging for bad-sector workflows. Its key limits are no RAID reconstruction and no recovery over a network.
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iBoysoft Data Recovery
by iBoysoft Data RecoveryFree plan MacWindowsiBoysoft Data Recovery covers a broad range of listed storage devices and offers scan-and-preview access before purchase.
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Windows File Recovery
Free plan WindowsChoose Windows File Recovery if you need a free command-line option for deleted files on local storage and can work with its recovery modes.
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AOMEI FastRecovery
Free plan WindowsFastRecovery covers many Windows storage sources and offers file preview before recovery. Check its scan-mode and damaged-disk limits, and note the recovery cap on the Free edition.
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Recuva
Free plan WindowsRecuva covers recovery from computers and a range of removable or external storage, with file preview and a free plan.
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Aiseesoft Data Recovery
Free plan MacWindowsAiseesoft Data Recovery covers many storage sources and includes specialized recovery options. The free quota and differing license terms should guide the plan choice.
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Macrorit Data Recovery
by Macrorit Data RecoveryFree plan MacWindowsMacrorit Data Recovery covers a wide range of devices and recovery situations. The free allowance lets you attempt one recovery, while paid plans add platform-specific and RAID capabilities.
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SalvageData Data Recovery Software
by SalvageData Data Recovery SoftwareFree plan LinuxMacWindowsSalvageData offers a free set of recovery, imaging, cloning, and secure-wipe functions across three operating systems.
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RecoverHelper
by RecoverHelperFree plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1RecoverHelper lists a broad range of storage sources and platforms, plus raw photo recovery and previews. Note the mobile-app pairing requirement for free recovery of formats beyond JPG and PNG.
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Wise Data Recovery
Free plan WindowsWise Data Recovery covers a broad set of drives and removable media on Windows. Its free plan has a 2 GB recovery limit; paid plans raise file limits and cover one or three PCs.
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Active@ File Recovery
by Active@ File RecoveryFree plan WindowsActive@ File Recovery offers broad source coverage, legacy Windows support, and recovery tools including bootable operation and preview.
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