TestDisk and PhotoRec alternatives · Utilities
Alternatives to TestDisk and PhotoRec with a one-time purchase
The TestDisk and PhotoRec listing shows no one-time purchase. 85 of the 186 other desktop utilities in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
TestDisk and PhotoRec is free to use. 38 of them are free or have a free plan.
85 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to TestDisk and PhotoRec
- Free plan · from $49/yr
Disk Drill
Data recovery app for Mac and Windows with free disk tools
- Disk Drill starts at $49 per year, or $69 one-time. TestDisk and PhotoRec is free.
- Only TestDisk and PhotoRec lists a Linux app.
- Disk Drill can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- TestDisk and PhotoRec is open source, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $49.99 one-time
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). TestDisk and PhotoRec is free.
- TestDisk and PhotoRec has a free plan. R-Studio does not, though it has a free trial.
- R-Studio can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- TestDisk and PhotoRec is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $69.90/mo
DiskGenius
Windows partition manager, data recovery and disk cloning tool
- DiskGenius starts at $69.90 for a one-month Professional license. TestDisk and PhotoRec is free.
- Only TestDisk and PhotoRec lists macOS and Linux apps.
- DiskGenius can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- TestDisk and PhotoRec is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $24.95 one-time
Revo Uninstaller
Windows uninstaller that scans for leftover files and registry entries
- Revo Uninstaller starts at $24.95 for a lifetime license with 1 year of updates. TestDisk and PhotoRec is free.
- Only TestDisk and PhotoRec lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Revo Uninstaller can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- TestDisk and PhotoRec is open source, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $34.95 one-time
XYplorer
Portable tabbed file manager for Windows with scripting
- XYplorer starts at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades. TestDisk and PhotoRec is free.
- TestDisk and PhotoRec has a free plan. XYplorer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only TestDisk and PhotoRec lists macOS and Linux apps.
- XYplorer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from $49 one-time
Mountain Duck
Mounts server and cloud storage as a drive on Mac and Windows
- Mountain Duck starts at $49 per user, one-time (licence covers version 5). TestDisk and PhotoRec is free.
- TestDisk and PhotoRec has a free plan. Mountain Duck does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only TestDisk and PhotoRec lists a Linux app.
- Mountain Duck is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $16 one-time
Advanced Renamer
Batch file and folder renamer for Windows and Mac
- Advanced Renamer starts at $16 one-time, personal license (VAT included). TestDisk and PhotoRec is free.
- Only TestDisk and PhotoRec lists a Linux app.
- Advanced Renamer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- TestDisk and PhotoRec is open source, according to its own site.
- From $26 one-time
Renamer
Batch file renamer for macOS and Windows with reusable workflows
- Renamer starts at $26 one-time, Renamer 7 license. TestDisk and PhotoRec is free.
- TestDisk and PhotoRec has a free plan. Renamer does not.
- Only TestDisk and PhotoRec lists a Linux app.
- Renamer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from $42 one-time
Hazel
Rule-based automatic file organization for the Mac
- Hazel starts at $42 one-time purchase (single-user license). TestDisk and PhotoRec is free.
- TestDisk and PhotoRec has a free plan. Hazel does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only TestDisk and PhotoRec lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Hazel can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from €42 one-time
Total Commander
Two-pane file manager for Windows with FTP and archive tools
- Total Commander starts at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence). TestDisk and PhotoRec is free.
- TestDisk and PhotoRec has a free plan. Total Commander does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Total Commander lists an Android app.
- Only TestDisk and PhotoRec lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Free trial · from $89 one-time
Directory Opus
Highly configurable file manager that replaces Windows Explorer
- Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars). TestDisk and PhotoRec is free.
- TestDisk and PhotoRec has a free plan. Directory Opus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only TestDisk and PhotoRec lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Directory Opus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from $19.95 one-time
ForkLift
Dual-pane file manager and file transfer client for macOS
- ForkLift starts at $19.95 one-time (Single user license with 1 year of updates). TestDisk and PhotoRec is free.
- TestDisk and PhotoRec has a free plan. ForkLift does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only TestDisk and PhotoRec lists Windows and Linux apps.
- ForkLift can be bought with a one-time purchase.
73 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase
- Typinator
- Dropzone
- Yoink
- Default Folder X
- Mac Mouse Fix
- TextSniper
- Synergy
- TeraCopy
- Process Lasso
- Wallpaper Engine
- StartAllBack
- Transmit
- BetterZip
- Commander One
- Clipdiary
- Snipaste
- Dropover
- Voicemeeter
- FreeCommander
- One Commander
- fman
- FileLocator Pro
- HoudahSpot
- Find Any File
- dtSearch
- MiniTool Partition Wizard
- AOMEI Partition Assistant
- Paste
- BetterTouchTool
- CleanMyMac
- Bartender
- Keyboard Maestro
- iStat Menus
- WinRAR
- PopClip
- DaisyDisk
- BetterDisplay
- Shottr
- AlDente
- SoundSource
- PhraseExpress
- aText
- Pastebot
- CopyClip
- ClipClip
- WizTree
- Homerow
- Numi
- Soulver
- Velja
- Lunar
- TG Pro
- Macs Fan Control
- ClipboardFusion
- PhraseExpander
- FastStone Capture
- Screenpresso
- TripMode
- Radio Silence
- AppZapper
- Geek Uninstaller
- Vanilla
- SteerMouse
- USB Overdrive
- Smooze
- ShareMouse
- Iris
- Vivid
- eqMac
- coconutBattery
- PCalc
- Sip
- ColorSnapper
Common questions
Is there an alternative to TestDisk and PhotoRec that you buy once?
Yes. Disk Drill, R-Studio, DiskGenius, Revo Uninstaller, XYplorer, Mountain Duck, Advanced Renamer, Renamer and 77 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Can you buy TestDisk and PhotoRec once instead of subscribing?
The TestDisk and PhotoRec listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Nov 13, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these desktop utilities are free?
Disk Drill, DiskGenius, Revo Uninstaller, Advanced Renamer, Dropzone, TeraCopy, Process Lasso, Commander One and 30 more are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to TestDisk and PhotoRec: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.