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Stellar Data Recovery alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Stellar Data Recovery alternative is Disk Drill (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.

Stellar Data Recovery compared with 5 alternatives: R-Studio, Disk Drill, Recoverit, TestDisk and PhotoRec and DiskGenius.

Stellar Data Recovery has a free plan. Paid plans start at $39.99 per PC. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Stellar Data RecoveryThis toolFree plan · from $39.99YesmacOS, Windows
R-StudioFree trial · from $49.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Linux
Disk DrillFree plan · from $49/yrYesmacOS, Windows
RecoveritFree plan · from $45.99/moYesmacOS, Windows
TestDisk and PhotoRecFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
DiskGeniusFree plan · from $69.90/moYesWindows

How each one differs from Stellar Data Recovery

  1. R-Studio

    Data recovery software for Windows, Mac and Linux with RAID support

    • R-Studio starts at $49.99 one-time (R-Studio FAT, Windows).
    • R-Studio has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Stellar Data Recovery.
    • R-Studio also lists a Linux app.
    • R-Studio can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • R-Studio does not cover system monitor, which Stellar Data Recovery does.

    Suits: Technicians recovering from RAID or reformatted volumes

    R-Studio vs Stellar Data RecoveryR-Studio pricing and details

  2. Disk Drill

    Data recovery app for Mac and Windows with free disk tools

    • Disk Drill starts at $49 per year, or $69 one-time.
    • Disk Drill can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Disk Drill also covers disk cleanup.
    • Disk Drill does not cover system monitor, which Stellar Data Recovery does.

    Suits: A one-off recovery after an accidental delete or format

    Disk Drill vs Stellar Data RecoveryDisk Drill pricing and details

  3. Recoverit

    File recovery software for Windows and Mac from Wondershare

    • Recoverit starts at $45.99 per month (Windows, 2 PCs).
    • Recoverit does not cover system monitor, which Stellar Data Recovery does.

    Suits: Home users recovering deleted photos or documents with a guided interface

    Recoverit vs Stellar Data RecoveryRecoverit pricing and details

  4. TestDisk and PhotoRec

    Free open-source tools for lost partitions and deleted files

    • TestDisk and PhotoRec is free.
    • TestDisk and PhotoRec also lists a Linux app.
    • TestDisk and PhotoRec is open source, according to its own site.
    • TestDisk and PhotoRec does not cover system monitor, which Stellar Data Recovery does.

    Suits: Recovering lost partitions or fixing a disk that no longer boots

    TestDisk and PhotoRec vs Stellar Data RecoveryTestDisk and PhotoRec pricing and details

  5. DiskGenius

    Windows partition manager, data recovery and disk cloning tool

    • DiskGenius starts at $69.90 for a one-month Professional license.
    • DiskGenius lists no macOS app, which Stellar Data Recovery has.
    • DiskGenius can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • DiskGenius also covers disk cleanup.
    • DiskGenius does not cover system monitor, which Stellar Data Recovery does.

    Suits: Windows users who want recovery, partitioning and cloning in one app

    DiskGenius vs Stellar Data RecoveryDiskGenius pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Stellar Data Recovery

  • The Windows page does not say whether a license is perpetual or time-limited, so confirm before buying.
  • Windows prices are the ones listed here; the Mac editions are Standard-to-Technician with their own pricing that was not read.
  • Windows edition supports Windows 11, 10, 8.1 and 8, and Windows Server 2022, 2019 and 2016; a license covers one PC.
  • The free version is capped at 1 GB of recovered data.
Stellar Data Recovery pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Stellar Data Recovery?

The alternatives to Stellar Data Recovery in this directory are R-Studio, Disk Drill, Recoverit, TestDisk and PhotoRec and DiskGenius. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Stellar Data Recovery.

Is there a free alternative to Stellar Data Recovery?

Yes. TestDisk and PhotoRec is free to use. Disk Drill, Recoverit and DiskGenius have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Stellar Data Recovery alternatives work on Linux?

The Stellar Data Recovery listing does not include a Linux app. R-Studio and TestDisk and PhotoRec list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Stellar Data Recovery?

TestDisk and PhotoRec is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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