Head-to-head · Data Recovery Software
Recoverit vs DMDE
Recoverit leads on 0 checks, DMDE on 0, and 5 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 scoreRecoverit · 9.0/10
- Free planboth
Recoverit scores higher on our rubric for data recovery software: 9.0 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.
Recoverit is the better fit for media-heavy recovery and fragmented-video repair. DMDE is the better fit for advanced recovery across disks, RAID, and OSes.
- Recoverit fits best
Media-heavy recovery and fragmented-video repair
- DMDE fits best
Advanced recovery across disks, RAID, and OSes
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Side by side
| Feature | Recoverit 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | DMDE 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #4 in Data Recovery Software | #7 in Data Recovery Software |
| Best for | Media-heavy recovery and fragmented-video repair | Advanced recovery across disks, RAID, and OSes |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $99.95/yr | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Money-back guarantee | 7 days | 30 days |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Recoverit 4/4 · DMDE 4/4 | ||
| Memory card recovery | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAID recovery | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bootable recovery | ✓ | ✓ |
| File preview | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Recovery sources | computer/laptop, internal hard disk, external hard drive, USB flash drive, camera, memory card, SD card, NAS, Linux devices, disk images, RAID arrays | disks, partitions, memory cards, RAID arrays, disk images, VHD/VHDX images |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux, macOS, DOS |
| Free recovery limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Recoverit is desktop data recovery software from Wondershare for recovering deleted, formatted, lost, or inaccessible files. It is suited to people working with internal and external hard drives, SSDs, USB drives, memory cards, cameras,… Read the review → |
DMDE is a portable desktop utility for searching, analyzing, editing, and recovering data from physical disks, logical volumes, disk images, RAID arrays, memory cards, and flash memory. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and DOS, with… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Recoverit — where it wins
- Recovers more than 1,000 file formats across varied storage media
- Premium adds fragmented-video recovery and corrupted video repair
- Supports RAID, NAS, Linux devices, and bootable Windows recovery
Where it doesn't
- Platform coverage is limited to Windows and macOS
- Advanced recovery features require the Premium annual plan
- Paid plans start at $69.99 per year
DMDE — where it wins
- Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and DOS
- Reconstructs virtual RAID across multiple layouts
- Combines recovery, partition repair, cloning, and disk imaging
Where it doesn't
- Free recovery is limited to 4,000 files per selected directory per request
- Express covers one OS family and lasts one year
- Advanced features may be more than casual recovery requires
- Recoverit9.0/10 · Free plan
A broad recovery toolkit with strong media repair and storage-device coverage.
Visit RecoveritFull verdict → - DMDE8.6/10 · Free plan
A deep recovery toolkit for disks, partitions, images, and RAID across major desktop OSes.
Visit DMDEFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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