GNU ddrescue AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Recovery Tools

The best File Recovery alternative to GNU ddrescue is TestDisk, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to GNU ddrescue and 12 are File Recovery Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting File Recovery Tool alternatives to GNU ddrescue are Recuva, PhotoRec, Acronis True Image and Data Recovery Wizard Pro.

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GNU ddrescue

File Recovery Tool
Free • Open Source

GNU ddrescue is a data recovery tool. It copies data from one file or block device (hard disc, cdrom, etc) to another, trying hard to rescue data in case of read errors.

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GNU ddrescue alternatives page was last updated Oct 17, 2023

TestDisk
TestDisk is a powerful free data recovery software! It was primarily designed to help recover lost partitions and/or make non-booting disks bootable again when these symptoms are caused by faulty software, certain types of viruses or human error (such as accidentally deleting a...
138 TestDisk alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- File Recovery Tool
- Hard Disk Recovery Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- Haiku
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TestDisk Features
1. Repair Partitions
2. Recover disk partitions
3. NTFS Partition Recovery
4. Photo Recovery
5. Support for FTP
6. Reporting
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- Most users think TestDisk is a great GNU ddrescue alternative.
- TestDisk is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to GNU ddrescue.
- TestDisk is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to GNU ddrescue.
- TestDisk is Free and Open SourceGNU ddrescue is also Free and Open Source

Recuva
Accidentally deleted an important file? Lost files after a computer crash? No problem - Recuva recovers files from your Windows computer, recycle bin, digital camera card, or MP3 player!.
156 Recuva alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- File Recovery Tool
- Hard Disk Recovery Tool
Platforms
- Windows
- PortableApps.com
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Recuva Features
1. Portable
2. Photo Recovery
3. NTFS Partition Recovery
4. Recover Corrupted Files
5. Lightweight
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Be careful during installation, the installer will promote you to install CCleaner.
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PhotoRec
PhotoRec is file data recovery software designed to recover lost files including video, documents and archives from hard disks, CD-ROMs, and lost pictures.
143 PhotoRec alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- File Recovery Tool
- Photo Recovery Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
PhotoRec Features
1. Disk drive recovery
2. DRM Free
3. Photo Recovery
4. Recover Corrupted Files
5. Ad-free
6. Lightweight
7. NTFS Partition Recovery
8. Text-based
9. Finds deleted files
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Recuva
Accidentally deleted an important file? Lost files after a computer crash? No problem - Recuva recovers files from your Windows computer, recycle bin, digital camera card, or MP3 player!.

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Acronis True Image
A software product produced by Acronis that provides data protection including, backup, archive, access and recovery for Microsoft, macOS, iOS and Android operating systems.
150 Acronis True Image alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Disk Imaging Tool
- System Restore Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
- Android Tablet
Acronis True Image Features
1. Incremental Backup
2. Differential Backup
3. Schedule Backup
4. Disk Imaging
5. Clone to smaller disks
6. Ransomware Protection
7. Data Protection
8. Intuitive Interface
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- Acronis True Image is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to GNU ddrescue.
- Acronis True Image is the most popular commercial alternative to GNU ddrescue.
- Acronis True Image is Paid and ProprietaryGNU ddrescue is Free and Open Source

Data Recovery Wizard Pro
Quickly, easily and completely recover lost files from local & external drives, lost partitions, BitLocker encrypted drives, crashed computers and Recycle Bin.
52 Data Recovery Wizard Pro alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- File Recovery Tool
Platforms
- Windows
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safecopy - Data Recovery
safecopy is a data recovery tool which tries to extract as much data as possible from a problematic (i.e. damaged sectors) source - like floppy drives, hard disk partitions, CDs, tape devices, ..., where other tools like dd would fail due to I/O...
9 safecopy - Data Recovery alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- File Recovery Tool
Platforms
- Linux
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OnTrack EasyRecovery
File Recovery and Repair software for data loss, data recovery, file repair and disk diagnostics. EasyRecovery repairs and restores lost data.
14 OnTrack EasyRecovery alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- File Recovery Tool
Platforms
- Windows
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Foremost
Foremost is a console program to recover files based on their headers, footers, and internal data structures. This process is commonly referred to as data carving. Foremost can work on image files, such as those generated by dd, Safeback, Encase, etc, or directly on a drive.
13 Foremost alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- File Recovery Tool
Platforms
- Linux
Foremost Features
Lightweight
Recover Corrupted Files
NTFS Partition Recovery
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Raise Data Recovery
Raise Data Recovery is an easy-to-use powerful utility with an intuitive wizard-style interface for data recovery from simple storages with Windows, Linux and macOS file systems and from common RAID-based devices.
105 Raise Data Recovery alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- File Recovery Tool
- Photo Recovery Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Raise Data Recovery Features
Ad-free
Photo Recovery
NTFS Partition Recovery
Dark Mode
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Systweak Advanced Disk Recovery
Advanced Disk Recovery is a tool that allows you to recover deleted files or data from your computer. Using it you can also recover data from CD/DVDs, Removable USB storage devices, and hard disk drive partitions.
150 Systweak Advanced Disk Recovery alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- File Recovery Tool
- Photo Recovery Tool
Platforms
- Windows
Systweak Advanced Disk Recovery Features
Photo Recovery
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Windows File Recovery
Accidentally deleted an important file? Wiped clean your hard drive? Unsure of what to do with corrupted data? Windows File Recovery can help recover your personal data.
151 Windows File Recovery alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- File Recovery Tool
- Photo Recovery Tool
Platforms
- Windows
Windows File Recovery Features
Photo Recovery
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Scannerz
Diagnosis of hard drive or cable problems. The package includes testing, cloning of hard drives with bad sectors, creating bootable usb drives. http://scsc-online.com/Scannerz.html.
26 Scannerz alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- File Recovery Tool
- Hard Disk Recovery Tool
Platforms
- Mac
Scannerz Features
NTFS Partition Recovery
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