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AOMEI FastRecovery vs iolo Search and Recover

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.

AOMEI FastRecovery

Free plan Windows

FastRecovery 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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iolo Search and Recover

Paid Windows

iolo Search and Recover combines broad media coverage with targeted and whole-system searches. Its paid Windows plan and renewal requirement for some features are important considerations.

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The facts

	AOMEI FastRecovery	iolo Search and Recover
Free plan	Yes	No
Open source	No	Not published
Runs on	Windows	Windows
Lowest paid plan	FastRecovery Professional Monthly: $39.95 a month	Search and Recover: $35.95, paid once
Plans published	16	1
Maker	Not published	iolo Search and Recover
Website	aomeitech.com	iolo.com
On data recovery software	#18 of 132	#115 of 132

AOMEI FastRecovery: what it does well

Free edition recovers up to 500 MB.
Supports memory cards and BitLocker-encrypted partitions.
Offers Quick Scan and Deep Scan.
File preview and type-and-size filters are available.
Bootable recovery is supported.

What to know first

Unallocated-space recovery is unsupported.
Undetected physically damaged disks cannot be recovered.
Free recovery is limited to 500 MB.
Only NTFS supports both scan modes.

iolo Search and Recover: what it does well

Recovers files from many listed media types
Supports memory-card recovery and file previews
Offers SmartScan and sector-level StrongScan
Works with several email programs
Advertises free support and 30-day guarantee

What to know first

Windows-only platform
No free plan
Costs $44.95 a month, billed annually
Some features require renewal after one year

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