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Active@ UNDELETE vs Kernel for Windows Data Recovery

Both stand on data recovery software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Active@ UNDELETE

Free plan Windows

Active@ UNDELETE covers common and specialized recovery sources, with a free entry tier and broader paid capabilities. Choose the license level according to whether you need partition, bootable, RAID, or network recovery.

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Kernel for Windows Data Recovery

Free plan Windows

Kernel for Windows Data Recovery covers many storage sources, Windows versions and recovery scenarios. Its two-recovery free plan provides a limited starting point, while paid licenses add unlimited recovery and broader machine usage.

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The facts

	Active@ UNDELETE	Kernel for Windows Data Recovery
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Windows	Windows
Lowest paid plan	Standard Home: $19.99 a month	Home License: $49 a month
Plans published	7	3
Maker	Active@ UNDELETE	Kernel for Windows Data Recovery
Website	active-undelete.com	nucleustechnologies.com
On data recovery software	#42 of 128	#38 of 128

Active@ UNDELETE: what it does well

Freeware plan available
Supports HDD, SSD, USB, and RAID sources
Previews files before restoration
Bootable recovery supported
Home and Business license tiers

What to know first

Windows-only platform
Advanced recovery requires paid tiers
Prices are monthly
Supports many older Windows versions

Kernel for Windows Data Recovery: what it does well

Recovers from HDD, SSD, USB and many card types
Supports memory card and RAID recovery
Includes file preview
Runs across listed Windows client and Server versions
Free plan allows two recoveries

What to know first

Windows-only platform
Free recovery limit is two
Home License is $49 a month
Technician License costs $199 a month

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