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DiskInternals VMFS Recovery vs FoneDog iOS 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.

DiskInternals VMFS Recovery

Free trial Windows

DiskInternals VMFS Recovery focuses on VMware and related storage recovery, with previewing, remote access, and RAID support. The paid editions mainly differ in their RAID export ceilings.

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FoneDog provides device, iTunes, and iCloud recovery with previews and selective restoration. The trial demonstrates scanning, but payment is required to save recovered files, and recovery may fail after overwritten data.

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The facts

	DiskInternals VMFS Recovery	FoneDog iOS Data Recovery
Free plan	A free trial	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Windows	Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Standard: $699, paid once	See the plans
Plans published	3	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	diskinternals.com	fonedog.com
On data recovery software	#92 of 128	#88 of 128

DiskInternals VMFS Recovery: what it does well

Supports VMFS 3, 4, 5, and 6
Read-only preview before purchase
Fast and Full Recovery modes
Remote ESXi recovery over a network
RAID, SSH, and iSCSI support

What to know first

Windows only
No free plan
Plans start at $699 a month
RAID export limits vary by plan

FoneDog iOS Data Recovery: what it does well

Three recovery methods are available
Supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Preview results before selective restoration
Runs on Windows and macOS
Trial allows scanning and previews

What to know first

Saving recovered data requires payment
New data may overwrite deleted files
Requires Apple Device Driver and iTunes
One registration code covers one computer

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