The R-Studio Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about R-Studio in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
R-Studio
The Insider’s Guide
Data recovery software for Windows, Mac and Linux with RAID support
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among desktop utilities, read from R-Studio’s own pages.
Made by R-Tools Technology Inc. · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from R-Studio’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on R-Studio’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.0
GPA, above 4 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade
R-Studio recovers files from drives with damaged or reformatted file systems, including RAID arrays, disk images and virtual machine disks. It has Windows, Mac and Linux builds and a demo mode that previews recoverable files. Licenses are permanent and sold in several editions, from file-system-specific ones to Technician for recovery services.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about R-Studio, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It exposes many technical options, and the editions are named for file systems.
- 1
Best for recovering files from damaged drives and RAID arrays
R-Studio recovers files from damaged or reformatted drives, RAID arrays, disk images and virtual machine disks on Windows, Mac and Linux.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $49.99 one-time (R-Studio FAT, Windows).
- 3
You can try it first
Demo mode recovers files up to 1024KB; larger files can be previewed.
- 4
It runs on 3 platforms
Windows, macOS and Linux.
- 5
File system coverage
Handles NTFS, ReFS, FAT, exFAT, Ext, HFS+, APFS and XFS among others.
- 6
RAID reconstruction
Works with RAID levels including 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10, and detects RAID parameters automatically.
- 7
Disk images
Creates images in its own rdr format and reads VMDK, VHD, VHDX and VDI files.
- 8
A 2.0 GPA, above 4 of 186
That is against the other desktop utilities we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
Nothing R-Studio does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 3 things listed below take a company.
R-Studio at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $49.99 one-time (R-Studio FAT, Windows)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- Demo mode recovers files up to 1024KB; larger files can be previewed.
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows, Linux
- Made by
- R-Tools Technology Inc.
- Category
- Desktop Utilities
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for recovering files from damaged drives and RAID arrays
R-Studio recovers files from damaged or reformatted drives, RAID arrays, disk images and virtual machine disks on Windows, Mac and Linux. The demo only recovers files up to 1024KB, and the editions run from $49.99 to $899.99.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Windows prices are $49.99 for FAT and $59.99 for NTFS, $79.99 for the standard edition, one-time and permanent. That is about two years of this category's middle subscription, so it sits in the ordinary band. |
| Free plan and trial | D | Demo mode recovers only files up to 1024KB. Larger files can be previewed but not saved. |
| Features | B | File system coverage, RAID reconstruction, disk images, recovery over the network, a hex viewer and boot media. The listing names no gap in the core job. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating is on record. It exposes many technical options, and the editions are named for file systems. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Windows, Mac and Linux, but computer programs only. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who R-Studio is for
- Fits if a drive's file system is damaged and simple undelete tools found nothing
- Works for people who need RAID or disk image recovery
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you want a free try that saves real files, as the demo stops at 1024KB
- Tight if you only want the cheapest edition: the FAT and NTFS ones are tied to their file systems
- Pricey if you are a service: Technician is $899.99
- Watch out: Mac and Linux prices have their own tabs that were not read
- Watch out: a T80+ edition and volume licensing exist and are not listed
Good to know
Good for
- Technicians recovering from RAID or reformatted volumes
- Data recovery shops needing a commercial license
- Users who prefer a permanent license to a subscription
Worth knowing
- Prices are those on the Windows tab; Mac and Linux editions have their own tabs that were not read.
- Demo mode will not recover files larger than 1024KB.
- A T80+ edition and volume licensing are also sold and are not listed here.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$49.99 one-time
To start
R-Studio is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49.99 one-time (R-Studio FAT, Windows).
That is about two years of this category's middle subscription, so it sits in the ordinary band.
R-Studio FAT
$49.99
one-time, permanent license, Windows prices
Edition named for the FAT file system.
R-Studio NTFS
$59.99
one-time, permanent license, Windows prices
Edition named for the NTFS file system.
R-Studio
$79.99
one-time, permanent license, Windows prices
The standard edition for personal and business use.
R-Studio Corporate
$179.99
one-time, permanent license, Windows prices
Network package with recovery over the network.
R-Studio Technician
$899.99
one-time, permanent license, Windows prices
For data recovery services that serve third-party devices and commercial use.
Trying it first
Demo mode recovers files up to 1024KB; larger files can be previewed.
Read from r-studio.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
3
Places it runs: macOS, Windows and Linux
Data recovery software for Windows, Mac and Linux with RAID support. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: one-time purchase, file management.
File system coverage, RAID reconstruction, disk images, recovery over the network, a hex viewer and boot media.
- File system coverage
- Handles NTFS, ReFS, FAT, exFAT, Ext, HFS+, APFS and XFS among others.
- RAID reconstruction
- Works with RAID levels including 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10, and detects RAID parameters automatically.
- Disk images
- Creates images in its own rdr format and reads VMDK, VHD, VHDX and VDI files.
- Recovery over network
- A network package recovers data from remote computers.
- Hex viewer
- Built-in hex viewer and, in some editions, a hex editor.
- Emergency boot media
- A startup media creator and ISO let you recover from a computer that will not boot.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
- Linux
What it works with
- VMware
- BitLocker
R-Studio is made by R-Tools Technology Inc.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
4/186
Other desktop utilities it is graded above
R-Studio's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 4 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 8.
It stands best on features (B, above 113 of 186) and worst on free plan and trial (D, above 3).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 187 desktop utilities we grade, cut by the letter each got. R-Studio’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 5 of 186
- DFree plan and trialAbove 3 of 186
- BFeaturesAbove 113 of 186
- CEase of useAbove 5 of 186
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 111 of 186
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Nothing R-Studio does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 3 things listed below take a company.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 174 of the 186 other desktop utilities grade higher. It costs $49.99, paid once.
What you could not
- A file manager working directly on your disk.
- Apps for macOS, Windows and Linux that stay in step with each other.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. R-Studio’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Stellar Data Recovery, Disk Drill, Recoverit, TestDisk and PhotoRec and DiskGenius
The 5 tools R-Studio is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.2GPA
Stellar Data Recovery
Free plan · from $39.99
Data recovery for deleted files and drives on Windows and Mac.
- Stellar Data Recovery has a free plan. R-Studio does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only R-Studio lists a Linux app.
- R-Studio can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.6GPA
Disk Drill
Free plan · from $49/yr
Data recovery app for Mac and Windows with free disk tools.
- Disk Drill has a free plan. R-Studio does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only R-Studio lists a Linux app.
- Disk Drill also covers disk cleanup.
- 2.4GPA
Recoverit
Free plan · from $45.99/mo
File recovery software for Windows and Mac from Wondershare.
- Recoverit has a free plan. R-Studio does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only R-Studio lists a Linux app.
- R-Studio can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.6GPA
TestDisk and PhotoRec
Free
Free open-source tools for lost partitions and deleted files.
- 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.
- 2.0GPA
DiskGenius
Free plan · from $69.90/mo
Windows partition manager, data recovery and disk cloning tool.
- DiskGenius has a free plan. R-Studio does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only R-Studio lists macOS and Linux apps.
- DiskGenius also covers disk cleanup.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is R-Studio free?
No, R-Studio is a paid product, but you can try it first. Demo mode recovers files up to 1024KB; larger files can be previewed.
How much does R-Studio cost?
R-Studio lists 5 plans. R-Studio FAT: $49.99 one-time, permanent license, Windows prices.
What platforms does R-Studio work on?
R-Studio is available on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Does R-Studio have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. R-Studio is listed for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Does R-Studio have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. R-Studio is listed for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Is R-Studio open source?
R-Studio is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does R-Studio integrate with?
R-Studio's listing names VMware and BitLocker. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes R-Studio?
R-Studio is made by R-Tools Technology Inc.
What are the alternatives to R-Studio?
The closest alternatives to R-Studio in our directory are Stellar Data Recovery, Disk Drill, Recoverit, TestDisk and PhotoRec and DiskGenius.
How does R-Studio compare with other desktop utilities?
R-Studio's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 4 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 8.
Could I make my own version of R-Studio?
Nothing R-Studio does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 3 things listed below take a company.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from R-Studio’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from R-Tools Technology Inc.'s own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by R-Tools Technology Inc. Prices change, so check r-studio.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
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