Wise Data Recovery vs Windows File Recovery

Wise Data Recovery8.8Visit Windows File Recovery8.6Visit

Higher score Wise Data Recovery #6 in SD Card Recovery Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit site

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Windows File Recovery #8 in SD Card Recovery Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Microsoft

• Wise Data Recovery fits best

  Free Windows recovery for common file types

• Windows File Recovery fits best

  Free command-line SD card recovery on Windows

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Side by side

Feature	Wise Data Recovery 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Windows File Recovery 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
Ranking	#6 in SD Card Recovery Software	#8 in SD Card Recovery Software
Best for	Free Windows recovery for common file types	Free command-line SD card recovery on Windows
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	$79.95/device/yr	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Support	Email, Docs · 24/7	Docs
Features Wise Data Recovery 0/3 · Windows File Recovery 0/3
File preview	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Raw file recovery	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Bootable recovery media	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Free recovery limit	2 GB	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Scan modes	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free edition recovers up to 2 GB with unlimited validity Supports memory cards, cameras, and multiple file systems Previews, filters, portable mode, and WinPE recovery are included	Free command-line tool supports SD cards and other drives. Regular and Extensive modes address different file-system scenarios. Filters and signature-based recovery help target file searches.
Cons	Windows-only coverage limits cross-platform use Free recovery is capped at 2 GB Pro starts at $79.95 per PC per year	Windows-only, with support documented for Windows 10 and 11. Command-line operation may not suit users who want a graphical workflow. Does not support cloud storage or network file shares.
Our verdict	Wise Data Recovery is Windows data-recovery software for people restoring deleted files from SD cards, memory cards, digital cameras, local drives, and other removable storage. It covers photos, documents, videos, audio, email, and archive… Read the review →	Windows File Recovery is a free Microsoft command-line application for attempting to recover deleted files that are no longer available in the Recycle Bin. It is suited to Windows users who need recovery from an SD card or another local… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Wise Data Recovery — where it wins

  • Free edition recovers up to 2 GB with unlimited validity
  • Supports memory cards, cameras, and multiple file systems
  • Previews, filters, portable mode, and WinPE recovery are included

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows-only coverage limits cross-platform use
  • Free recovery is capped at 2 GB
  • Pro starts at $79.95 per PC per year

• Windows File Recovery — where it wins

  • Free command-line tool supports SD cards and other drives.
  • Regular and Extensive modes address different file-system scenarios.
  • Filters and signature-based recovery help target file searches.

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows-only, with support documented for Windows 10 and 11.
  • Command-line operation may not suit users who want a graphical workflow.
  • Does not support cloud storage or network file shares.

• Wise Data Recovery8.8/10 · Free plan

  A capable free option for SD cards and common file recovery on Windows.

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• Windows File Recovery8.6/10 · Free plan

  A free Windows utility for SD card recovery, with command-line controls and no supplied preview.

  Visit MicrosoftFull verdict →