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Recoverit vs TestDisk
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 MacWindows
Recoverit lists recovery options for a broad range of storage sources, along with bootable recovery and file previews. Compare the plan terms carefully, especially the Perpetual Plan’s listed price and one-time payment wording.
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TestDisk covers partition, boot, and file recovery across a wide range of listed formats and operating systems. Its portable distribution and free license may suit users comfortable with its recovery workflow.
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| Recoverit | TestDisk | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Annual Plan: $99.95 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Recoverit | TestDisk |
| Website | recoverit.wondershare.com | cgsecurity.org |
| On data recovery software | #8 of 128 | #4 of 128 |
Recoverit: what it does well
- Free plan is available.
- Lists recovery from drives, memory cards, NAS, and RAID arrays.
- Includes bootable recovery and file previews.
- Plans cover two Windows PCs.
What to know first
- The listed plans each cover two Windows PCs.
- Monthly and annual plans renew automatically.
- Perpetual Plan is listed at $99.95 a month.
TestDisk: what it does well
- Free software; donations are optional.
- Recovers deleted partitions and repairs partition tables.
- Supports listed filesystems including APFS, NTFS, and ZFS.
- Portable download requires no installer.
- Maker says it sends no user or data information.
What to know first
- No graphical installation process; files must be extracted.
- Latest listed 7.3-WIP release is beta.
- Support requests require a problem description and testdisk.log.
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