Recuva vs Wise Data Recovery

Recuva8.8Visit Wise Data Recovery8.7Visit

Higher score Recuva #6 in File Recovery Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Recuva

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Wise Data Recovery #7 in File Recovery Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit WiseCleaner

• Recuva fits best

  Simple, low-cost Windows recovery

• Wise Data Recovery fits best

  Windows recovery with bootable-media support

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Side by side

Feature	Recuva 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Wise Data Recovery 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.7
Ranking	#6 in File Recovery Software	#7 in File Recovery Software
Best for	Simple, low-cost Windows recovery	Windows recovery with bootable-media support
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	₹990 one-time	$79.95/device/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Support	Docs	Email, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Recuva 0/2 · Wise Data Recovery 1/2
Bootable recovery	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
RAID recovery	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported device types	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported file systems	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free recovery limit	Not checked yet	2 GB
Supported operating systems	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free edition includes advanced file recovery. Deep Scan searches for traces of deleted files. Professional adds virtual drive support and priority support.	Recovers files from local drives, memory cards and removable storage Filters by file type, size, modified date and keywords, with file previews WinPE bootable-media recovery can help with crashed systems
Cons	Works on Windows only. Free and Professional editions are for home use only. Professional adds limited extras beyond file recovery.	The free plan allows up to 2 GB of recoverable data Pro starts at $79.95 per PC per year Available for Windows, with desktop-only deployment
Our verdict	Recuva is desktop file-recovery software for Windows, aimed at home users who need to restore deleted files without a recurring subscription. It can recover from a Windows computer, the Recycle Bin, memory cards, USB sticks, external hard… Read the review →	Wise Data Recovery is desktop software for Windows PCs that scans local drives and removable storage for deleted files. It is aimed at people who need to recover documents, photos, videos, audio, email, archives and other file types from… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Recuva — where it wins

  • Free edition includes advanced file recovery.
  • Deep Scan searches for traces of deleted files.
  • Professional adds virtual drive support and priority support.

  Where it doesn't

  • Works on Windows only.
  • Free and Professional editions are for home use only.
  • Professional adds limited extras beyond file recovery.

• Wise Data Recovery — where it wins

  • Recovers files from local drives, memory cards and removable storage
  • Filters by file type, size, modified date and keywords, with file previews
  • WinPE bootable-media recovery can help with crashed systems

  Where it doesn't

  • The free plan allows up to 2 GB of recoverable data
  • Pro starts at $79.95 per PC per year
  • Available for Windows, with desktop-only deployment

• Recuva8.8/10 · Free plan

  A low-cost Windows recovery tool for home users and removable drives.

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• Wise Data Recovery8.7/10 · Free plan

  Windows file recovery with filtering, previews and bootable-media support.

  Visit WiseCleanerFull verdict →