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DiskInternals Partition Recovery vs GNU ddrescue
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.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
DiskInternals Partition Recovery covers a broad range of readable storage sources and partition states, with several recovery modes and a scan-only evaluation. Before choosing it, note that saving recovered files requires a license and encrypted BitLocker or EFS data cannot be unlocked or decrypted.
Visit DiskInternals Partition Recovery Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWindows
GNU ddrescue is a free recovery tool with resumable jobs and a range of kernel-supported device types. Take care with destination selection, and create an uncompressed image before compressing it.
Visit GNU ddrescueThe facts
| DiskInternals Partition Recovery | GNU ddrescue | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Personal: $39.95, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | DiskInternals Partition Recovery | Not published |
| Website | diskinternals.com | gnu.org |
| On data recovery software | #10 of 128 | #6 of 128 |
DiskInternals Partition Recovery: what it does well
- Supports memory cards and RAID sources.
- Offers Fast, Full, and Reader modes.
- Evaluation permits scans and file previews.
- Scans the source in read-only mode.
- Supports remote Ext2/3/4 access over SFTP.
What to know first
- A license is required to save or export files.
- Cannot unlock BitLocker volumes or decrypt EFS files.
- Linux and macOS use may require Wine.
GNU ddrescue: what it does well
- Automatically prioritizes readable areas during recovery
- Mapfiles let interrupted jobs resume
- Supports kernel-supported devices, including flash media cards
- Includes ddrescuelog for mapfile work and status checks
- Free software under GNU GPL version 2 or later
What to know first
- Using a device or partition as destination overwrites its data
- Cannot create a compressed image directly
- Cygwin may produce misleading permission errors
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