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Compare common recovery tools by free limits, supported systems, pricing, and where each tool may fall short.

Stellar Data Recovery
Good fit for photo, video, and complex scans
Best for Photo and video recovery checks
Free limit 1GB free recovery by default, with scan and preview
Supported OS Windows, macOS
Main weakness Paid recovery limits and upgrade prompts can feel complex

Pros

  • Preview files before paying
  • Broad photo and video format support
  • Includes deeper scan modes

Cons

  • Plan names and limits can change
  • Paid editions can feel complex
Check current plan 1GB free recovery by default, with scan and preview
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EaseUS Data Recovery
Simple interface for common home recovery cases
Best for First-time users and simple recovery checks
Free limit Up to 2GB Windows free recovery offer
Supported OS Windows, macOS
Main weakness Annual subscription pricing is higher than some alternatives

Pros

  • Straightforward scan workflow
  • 2GB free recovery tier
  • Clear preview before recovery

Cons

  • Yearly subscription is expensive
  • RAW and fragmented video cases may need deeper tools
Check current plan Up to 2GB Windows free recovery offer
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Wondershare Recoverit
Broad recovery tool with photo and video workflows
Best for Photo, video, and device-focused recovery checks
Free limit Current free page says up to 500MB recovery
Supported OS Windows, macOS
Main weakness Marketing claims are broad; check plan limits carefully

Pros

  • Free scan and preview path before paying
  • Strong focus on photos, videos, cameras, and removable media
  • Windows and macOS versions are available

Cons

  • Plan names and limits need checking before checkout
  • Official pages use broad recovery claims that should not be treated as guarantees
Check current plan Current free page says up to 500MB recovery
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CCleaner Recuva
Free Windows tool for simple deleted-file cases
Best for Simple undelete cases on healthy Windows drives
Free limit Free basic Windows recovery
Supported OS Windows
Main weakness Not built for formatted drives, failing devices, or APFS

Pros

  • Completely free for basic use
  • Extremely lightweight footprint
  • Portable version (no install needed)

Cons

  • No recovery from complex partition loss
  • Outdated interface and slow development
Free basic tool Free basic Windows recovery
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How to read these reviews

These notes are based on product documentation, pricing research, public support materials, and limited hands-on checks where available. We do not publish lab-style rankings unless the test setup is clearly described.

For any tool, run a free scan first, preview the files, and restore to a different drive.