DoYourData Recovery review
A broad Windows and macOS recovery toolkit with a limited free plan.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
DoYourData Recovery is desktop data recovery software for Windows and macOS. It is designed for home users and other people who need to recover files from computers or external storage. Its recovery scope includes deleted, formatted, partition-lost, RAW, and otherwise inaccessible files. Supported source types include HDDs, SSDs, USB drives, memory cards, digital cameras, external drives, RAID arrays, and servers, giving it a wider device focus than a tool limited to internal computer storage.
The published plans use a freemium model. The Free plan can recover up to 1 GB of files and includes the core entry point for evaluating recovery. The 1 Month License costs $49 per month and adds unlimited data recovery for 2 PCs. The 1 Year License costs $69 per year with unlimited recovery for 2 PCs, while the Lifetime License costs $89 one time for the same unlimited recovery and 2-PC coverage. A Technician Lifetime License costs $499 one time, supports 100+ PCs, and includes business usage. For occasional home recovery, the lifetime option offers the clearest fit among the paid plans; the technician edition is aimed at a different operating model.
Recovery workflows include quick scan and advanced deep scan modes, plus free scanning and file preview before recovery. Users can also import and export scan results, which is useful when a scan needs to be revisited. The software covers Windows and macOS, with separate editions for each platform. Its broad support for RAID, servers, memory cards, cameras, and multiple drive types suits households managing varied storage media. Choose DoYourData Recovery if you need multi-device recovery and want to preview results before paying. Choose another option if your needs exceed the Free plan but do not justify a paid license, or if you require a single edition covering both operating systems.
DoYourData Recovery pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Recovers deleted, formatted, partition-lost, RAW, and inaccessible files
- Supports HDDs, SSDs, USB drives, cards, cameras, RAID, and servers
- Free scanning, preview, quick scans, deep scans, and result export
- Where it doesn't
- Free recovery is limited to up to 1 GB of files
- Windows and Mac editions are sold separately
- Unlimited recovery starts at $49 per month
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