AnyRecover vs Windows Backup

AnyRecover is a paid data recovery tool for Windows and macOS. It aims to restore deleted documents, emails, photos, and videos from computers and iOS and Android devices. Listed sources include hard drives, SSDs, USB and external drives, SD and memory cards, cameras, and camcorders. The product says it supports more than 2,000 storage devices and over 1,000 file types. Quick and deep scans search for lost files, and users can preview results before recovery. It also describes recovery from formatted, corrupted, or encrypted drives and losses associated with virus attacks. Additional tools include AI repair for damaged pictures, videos, and documents, plus photo enhancement. WhatsApp and LINE chat history recovery from iTunes and Google Drive backups is also listed. Recovered files stay on the user's computer or other local storage, according to the privacy policy. A free trial is available; there is no free plan.

Windows Backup is a file backup and restore utility included with Windows PCs. It can back up files, themes, settings, installed apps, and Wi-Fi information to help move items to a new PC. Users can sync Desktop, Documents, Pictures, Videos, and Music folders to OneDrive, and choose settings such as accessibility, accounts, personalization, and language preferences. During setup of a new PC or reinstalled Windows, signing in with the same Microsoft account lets users choose a backup to restore. Microsoft Store apps can be restored from their pins; apps not available in the Store link to a web download. The app is intended for personal Microsoft accounts, not work or school accounts. A free Microsoft account includes 5 GB of OneDrive storage, and more can be purchased. Personalization preferences require OneDrive sign-in and available storage. Windows Backup supports Windows 10 and Windows 11; Windows 10 support ended October 14, 2025. The plan costs nothing.