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EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard vs Microsoft Quick Assist
Both stand on photo recovery software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
The free edition and trial let users scan and preview before paying, but actual recovery in the trial requires the full version. Check the device's physical condition and the listed license terms before choosing a paid option.
Visit EaseUS Data Recovery WizardChoose Quick Assist for free, attended computer help when the person sharing the device can approve the connection and any control request. Look elsewhere if you need file transfer or mobile apps, or if you need macOS or browser access outside Microsoft Support interactions.
Visit Microsoft Quick AssistThe facts
| EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard | Microsoft Quick Assist | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows | Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 8 | 1 |
| Maker | EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard | Not published |
| Website | easeus.com | support.microsoft.com |
| On photo recovery software | #1 of 46 | #5 of 46 |
EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard: what it does well
- Free edition allows recovery up to 2 GB
- Supports recovery across 1,000+ file formats
- Lists recovery from RAID and NAS
- Can repair corrupt MP4, MOV, JPEG, and JPG files
- Paid editions include a 30-day money-back guarantee
What to know first
- Free edition limits recovery to 2 GB
- Trial scans and previews, but recovery requires the full version
- Cannot recover data from physically damaged drives or devices
- Pro One-Week License lasts one week
Microsoft Quick Assist: what it does well
- The person receiving help approves screen sharing and any control request.
- Session tools include a laser pointer, annotations, and chat.
- Uses HTTPS over port 443 and TLS 1.2.
- Microsoft says participant data is not stored longer than three days.
What to know first
- File transfer is not supported.
- There are no mobile apps.
- The macOS and web versions are limited to Microsoft Support interactions.
- Work or school policies may block Microsoft Store installation.
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