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Data Recovery (32 programs)

  1. PROS: Free but efficient. Easy to use. Can recover different file types. Has wizard mode for beginners.
    CONS: Limited functions.
  2. PROS: Three step recovery. Recovery options and search mode. Very clean interface.
    CONS: The full version carries a hefty price tag.
  3. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Offers a range of features. Comes with a backup scheduler. Has a user-friendly interface. Creates a clone of the hard drive.
    CONS: Doesn’t back up data from external drives.
  4. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Safe. Cross-platform. Recovery methods. Protection features. Easy to use interface. Frequent software updates.
    CONS: Confusing basic plan.
  5. PROS: Can recover files without your device. Shows file previews. Intuitive user interface. Can fix your iOS.
    CONS: No recovery option for trial version. No preview for text files. Need a Mac computer. Some recovered files won’t be intact.
  6. PROS: Filters formats recoverable. Compatible with all file types. Previews images. Recovers deleted or lost partitions.
    CONS: Searches and scans take time. Also displays files which haven't been deleted.
  7. PROS: MiniTool Mac Data Recovery Personal is able to retrieve the majority of lost files. There are numerous types of licenses to choose from.
    CONS: Systems below Mac OSX 10.5 are not supported by this software. It is unable to rectify files that may have become corrupted.
  8. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  9. PROS: Recovers various types of data. Faster recovery times.
    CONS: Scanning times are not guaranteed. Better data recovery apps could be found.
  10. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: The application can recover any type of data. Recovered data can be exported to external devices. No limit on the amount/size of files that can be recovered. Can be used on most platforms/devices.
    CONS: Application is not always successful in recovering data. Scan process can be time-consuming. The application doesn’t export logs on recovered files. Some recovered data may be corrupted.
  11. PROS: An excellent package for those who might not be technically proficient. The free version can identify hidden files. Encrypted data can be successfully recovered.
    CONS: Not applicable for iOS smartphones.
  12. PROS: It works on a wide variety of card types. It can recover a massive amount of file types. It works very well for some people.
    CONS: The program is hit-and-miss as there is no guarantee of success. The program doesn't always read corrupted files correctly. The program doesn't explain what it does prior to doing it.
  13. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Simple interface. Easy recovery of files. Support file transfer. Comes with other helpful tools.
    CONS: Sometimes cannot detect all files.

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