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Disk Drill vs DiskInternals RAID Recovery

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

Disk Drill

Free plan MacWindows

Disk Drill offers a free scan-and-preview option, a defined Windows recovery limit and paid recovery licenses. Consider the license terms and the distinction between personal PRO use and Enterprise use before choosing.

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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.

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The facts

	Disk Drill	DiskInternals RAID Recovery
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Mac, Windows	Windows
Lowest paid plan	PRO Subscription: $89 a year	Lite: $149 a month
Plans published	8	4
Maker	Disk Drill	Not published
Website	cleverfiles.com	diskinternals.com
On partition recovery software	#2 of 33	#18 of 33

Disk Drill: what it does well

Scans many storage types, including RAID arrays.
Free edition previews recoverable files.
Windows Basic allows up to 100 MB recovery.
PRO covers macOS and Windows.
PRO includes future software updates and upgrades.

What to know first

Windows free recovery is limited to 100 MB.
PRO is for personal use only.
Annual subscription renews unless canceled before renewal.
PRO purchases are generally non-refundable.

DiskInternals RAID Recovery: what it does well

Recovers from hardware and software RAID sources.
Supports NAS arrays and virtual disk images.
File preview is available.
Free plan is available.
Ultimate supports unlimited disks, RAID 6 and RAID 60.

What to know first

Memory card recovery is not supported.
Listed platform support is Windows only.
Lite is limited to up to 3 disks.
Paid plans are priced per month.

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