– EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard: Offers a free version with a 2GB limit and several paid options; effective but has some functional drawbacks such as problems with boot drives and cloud services.
– Recoverit by Wondershare: Featured as the top choice for reliable, versatile data recovery, including support for damaged drives and remote-based utilities.
– Stellar Data Recovery: Focuses on thorough scanning methods but suffers from software crashes and activation issues.
– Data Rescue by Prosoft Engineering: Powerful tools for advanced users; high subscription cost and outdated functionalities remain limitations.
– Disk Drill Pro by CleverFiles: Reliable performance with helpful features like RAID utility but prone to occasional crashes during operations.- iBeesoft Data Recovery for Mac: Incorporates backup solutions and video repair modules; faced issues in certain emergency functions but offers good core features at an affordable price point.
– DiskWarrior (Alsoft): A long-standing product mainly supporting HFS+ formats, yet lacks compatibility with APFS systems increasingly used in newer Macs.