Best data recovery software
Apps that recover deleted files, rescue data from formatted or damaged drives and memory cards, and rebuild lost partitions.
3 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
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- Alternatives to Disk Drill
Data recovery software for Mac and Windows that finds and restores deleted files and lost partitions.
Free plan + paidmacOS, Windows - EaAlternatives to EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard
Guided data recovery software for Windows and Mac with a free tier and paid Pro editions.
Free plan + paidWindows, macOS - Alternatives to PhotoRec
A free, open-source file recovery tool that carves lost files straight from disks and memory cards.
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux
Our picks by need
Best for most people
Disk DrillBest for a free option
PhotoRecBest for open source
PhotoRecBest for Mac
EaseUS Data Recovery WizardBest for Windows
Disk DrillBest for Linux
PhotoRecCommon questions
What is the best data recovery software?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading data recovery software options right now are Disk Drill, EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard and PhotoRec.
Is there free data recovery software?
Yes. Disk Drill (free plan + paid), EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard (free plan + paid) and PhotoRec (open source) have a free option, out of 3 free or freemium apps we track.
Which data recovery software is open source?
PhotoRec.