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Best RAID Data Recovery Software in 2026

When a RAID array becomes inaccessible, recovery software can help you assess ways to retrieve its files. Compared on supported RAID levels and maximum drive count, these tools can also be weighed by filesystem support, disk-image recovery, and whether they include a virtual RAID builder. Supported platforms, free-plan availability, and paid-from pricing add practical comparison points. EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard, Disk Drill, and TestDisk are among the entries to consider, alongside DiskGenius and Sherlock Forensics Recover. Check how the listed capabilities correspond to your array configuration and recovery needs, then factor in platform support and cost.

27 apps
Research read 23 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

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EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard
by EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

The free edition and trial let users scan and preview before paying, but actual recovery in the trial requires the full version.

7.5 Free plan · paid from $69.95 Visit site
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Disk Drill
by Disk Drill
Free plan MacWindows

Disk Drill offers a free scan-and-preview option, a defined Windows recovery limit and paid recovery licenses.

7.4 Free plan · paid from $89/yr Visit site
3

DMDE
by DMDE
Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Choose DMDE if you need recovery across its listed media and want functions such as RAID recovery, bootable recovery, or file preview.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
4

Active@ File Recovery

Free plan Windows

Active@ File Recovery covers many file systems and storage types, with virtual RAID and disk-image tools. The demo's 64 KB recovery limit makes it a constrained option for free recovery.

7.3 Visit site
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DiskGenius

Free plan Windows

DiskGenius combines recovery with partition, backup and disk utilities in one Windows application.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $69.90 Visit site
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DiskInternals RAID Recovery

Free plan Windows

DiskInternals RAID Recovery covers several RAID-related recovery sources and includes file preview. Check the disk limit and monthly plan price against the array you need to recover.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $149 Visit site
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Ontrack EasyRecovery
by Ontrack EasyRecovery
Free plan MacWindows

EasyRecovery lists a wide range of storage sources and scan options, with additional previews and repair features depending on version or plan.

7.0 Free plan Visit site
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Recoverit
by Recoverit
Free plan MacWindows

Recoverit lists recovery options for a broad range of storage sources, along with bootable recovery and file previews.

6.8 Free plan · paid from $99.95 Visit site
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TestDisk
by TestDisk
Free plan LinuxMacWindows

TestDisk covers partition, boot, and file recovery across a wide range of listed formats and operating systems.

6.8 Free plan Visit site
10

ReclaiMe Free RAID Recovery

Free plan Windows

Choose ReclaiMe Free RAID Recovery if you need to identify parameters for a supported RAID array at no cost.

6.7 Free plan Visit site
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RAID-0-Recovery

Free plan Linux

Consider RAID-0-Recovery if you use Linux and need a planned toolset for reconstructing a RAID 0 image from mostly complete component images.

6.6 Free plan Visit site
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raid_recovery

Free plan Linux

raid_recovery provides a defined set of RAID5 recovery steps and a virtual-drive option for Linux.

6.5 Open source Visit site
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Sherlock Forensics Recover

Free plan Windows

Sherlock Forensics Recover combines RAID and disk-image examination with source-drive protections and file integrity records.

6.5 Free plan · paid from $295 Visit site
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Hetman RAID Recovery

Free trial LinuxMacWindows

Choose Hetman RAID Recovery when you need to reconstruct an array across its supported layouts and storage types, with a trial available for scanning and previewing files.

6.2 Visit site
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Magic RAID Recovery

Free trial LinuxMacWindows

Choose Magic RAID Recovery if you need to rebuild a supported RAID configuration or recover files from its listed storage and image formats.

6.1 Visit site
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Raise Data Recovery
by Raise Data Recovery
Free trial LinuxMacWindows

Raise Data Recovery supports several storage types and operating systems, with a trial and lifetime-use licenses.

5.9 From $34.95 Visit site
17

Klennet Recovery

Free trial Windows

Klennet Recovery covers a range of storage sources and includes memory card and RAID recovery with file preview.

5.8 From $399 Visit site
18

RAID Reconstructor

Free trial Windows

RAID Reconstructor focuses on reading and reconstructing RAID-0 and RAID-5 data rather than repairing arrays.

5.7 From $99 Visit site
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File Scavenger
by File Scavenger
Paid Windows

File Scavenger covers many storage sources and Windows versions, with preview plus RAID and memory-card recovery.

5.4 From $69 Visit site
20

GetDataBack Pro
by GetDataBack Pro
Paid Windows

GetDataBack Pro covers a broad set of Windows storage and file systems, with preview, read-only recovery, and bootable options.

5.4 From $79 Visit site
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ReclaiMe File Recovery

Paid LinuxMacWindows

ReclaiMe covers a broad range of storage sources, with plan differences in supported systems and filesystems. Check the plan scope and license term carefully before purchasing.

5.4 From $59.95 Visit site
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RecoverYantra Enterprise

Paid LinuxSelf-hostedWindows

RecoverYantra Enterprise covers a wide range of RAID, filesystem, virtual disk, recorder, cloud-cache, and mail recovery tasks.

5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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Recovery Explorer

Paid LinuxMacWindows

Choose Recovery Explorer if you need data recovery across Windows, macOS, or Linux and want an edition matched to your storage type.

5.3 From $47.95 Visit site
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RAID Recovery for Windows

Paid Windows

RAID Recovery for Windows focuses on specified RAID arrays and drive images, with bootable recovery and preview tools. Confirm the RAID type, Windows version, and monthly cost before choosing it.

5.2 From $99 Visit site
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R-Studio
by R-Studio
Paid LinuxMacWindows

Choose R-Studio if you need disk recovery on Windows, macOS, or Linux, or need features such as RAID recovery, bootable recovery, or network recovery.

5.2 From $49.99 Visit site

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