Head-to-head · Data Recovery Software
Ontrack EasyRecovery vs Raise Data Recovery
Ontrack EasyRecovery leads on 1 check, Raise Data Recovery on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreOntrack EasyRecovery · 7.8/10
- Free planonly Ontrack EasyRecovery
Ontrack EasyRecovery scores higher on our rubric for data recovery software: 7.8 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #15 and #20.
Ontrack EasyRecovery offers free plan; Raise Data Recovery doesn't.
Ontrack EasyRecovery is the better fit for free limited recovery with photo and video repair. Raise Data Recovery is the better fit for affordable cross-platform recovery with a free plan.
- Ontrack EasyRecovery fits best
Free limited recovery with photo and video repair
- Raise Data Recovery fits best
Affordable cross-platform recovery with a free plan
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Side by side
| Feature | Ontrack EasyRecovery 7.8/10 Visit ↗ | Raise Data Recovery 7.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.8 | 7.4 |
| Ranking | #15 in Data Recovery Software | #20 in Data Recovery Software |
| Best for | Free limited recovery with photo and video repair | Affordable cross-platform recovery with a free plan |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | $34.95 one-time |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business |
| Features Ontrack EasyRecovery 4/4 · Raise Data Recovery 4/4 | ||
| Memory card recovery | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAID recovery | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bootable recovery | ✓ | ✓ |
| File preview | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Recovery sources | SSD; hard drives; memory cards; USB hard drives; flash drives; optical media; RAID | Internal and external HDDs, SSDs, USB flash drives, memory cards, simple RAID storage, NAS devices, composite volumes |
| Operating systems | Windows; macOS | Windows XP SP3 and later, macOS 11 and later, Debian Linux 6.0 or compatible and later |
| Free recovery limit | 1 GB | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Ontrack EasyRecovery is desktop data recovery software for individuals, businesses, and recovery professionals. It scans internal and external hard drives, SSDs, USB drives, memory cards, optical media, RAID volumes, Time Machine backups,… Read the review → |
Raise Data Recovery is a desktop application for home users recovering lost or deleted files. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, with recovery from internal and external HDDs and SSDs, USB drives, memory cards, simple RAID arrays, most… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Ontrack EasyRecovery — where it wins
- Recovers from drives, SSDs, USB media, memory cards, RAID, and optical media
- Deep scanning, previews, imaging, and saved scan results support careful recovery
- Premium repairs corrupt photos and videos; Toolkit adds Linux file-system recovery
Where it doesn't
- Free recovery is limited to 1 GB and files under 25 MB
- Linux file-system recovery is limited to the Toolkit edition
- RAID recovery on Windows is limited to RAID 0, 5, and 6
Raise Data Recovery — where it wins
- Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux file systems
- Recovers data from drives, memory cards, NAS units, and RAID
- Previews, filters, and saves recovered files to local or network locations
Where it doesn't
- Free recovery saving is limited for larger files
- Paid plans differ mainly by update-support period
- Advanced recovery depends on supported file systems and RAID configurations
- Ontrack EasyRecovery7.8/10 · Free plan
A broad recovery toolkit with free limited recovery and dedicated photo and video repair.
Visit OntrackFull verdict → - Raise Data Recovery7.4/10 · Paid
A low-cost recovery tool with broad storage support, RAID handling, and a free trial.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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