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Bitwar File Repair vs SysTools SQL Recovery

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

Bitwar File Repair

Free trial Windows

Bitwar File Repair covers four file categories, with local processing and preview before export. Its limits are important: core features require a paid license, it is Windows-only, and it cannot restore data that was overwritten or never written.

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SysTools SQL Recovery

Free plan Windows

Choose SysTools SQL Recovery if you need Windows-based repair, preview and several export routes for SQL Server database files. Look elsewhere if you need batch repair or must scan multiple primary files in one operation.

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The facts

Bitwar File RepairSysTools SQL Recovery
Free planA free trialYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onWindowsWindows
Lowest paid planAnnual: $4,979 a yearPersonal License: $249, paid once
Plans published33
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitebitwarsoft.comsystoolsgroup.com
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Bitwar File Repair: what it does well

  • Repairs documents, videos, photos, and audio.
  • Supports batch repair and preview before export.
  • Repair runs locally and offline.
  • Creates a repaired copy without changing the original.
  • Offers online chat or email support within 24 hours.

What to know first

  • No free plan; plans start at $29/mo.
  • Core features require a license.
  • Cannot reconstruct overwritten or never-written data.
  • Available for Windows only.

SysTools SQL Recovery: what it does well

  • Previews recoverable components before saving.
  • Offers separate scans for normal and severe corruption.
  • Exports to SQL databases, compatible scripts or CSV.
  • Supports SQL Server versions 2000 through 2025.
  • Can scan without SQL Server or Management Studio installed.

What to know first

  • Scans one primary database file at a time.
  • No batch repair is offered.
  • Demo exports are limited to 25 records per table and five other objects.

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