AOMEI FastRecovery vs Windows File Recovery
AOMEI FastRecovery
aomeitech.comWindows File Recovery
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| Figure | AOMEI FastRecovery | Windows File Recovery |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 17 | 1 |
| Spec score · Data recovery software | 9.0 (#4) | 8.0 (#41) |
| Spec score · SD Card Recovery Software | 9.0 (#2) | 7.2 (#44) |
| File systems | The overview lists NTFS, FAT 16, FAT 32, and exFAT, and says only NTFS supports both Quick Scan and Deep Scan. | The article describes support for NTFS, FAT, and exFAT file systems, with non-NTFS recovery supported only in Extensive mode. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Installation | Installation uses the FastRecovery_WinSetup.exe installer followed by the Windows setup wizard. | Microsoft says the app is available from the Microsoft Store. |
| Memory card recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Operating systems | Windows 11,10,8,8.1,7 SP1,Windows Server | Windows 10,Windows 11 |
| Purpose | AOMEI FastRecovery recovers data lost through deletion, formatting, system crashes, and virus attacks on Windows computers. | It is a command-line app for trying to recover deleted files from local storage devices when they cannot be restored from the Recycle Bin. |
| Recovery sources | HDD,SSD,USB flash drive,SD card,memory card,PC,laptop,camera,Recycle Bin,lost partition,crashed PC | internal drives,external drives,USB devices,SD cards,flash drives |
Plans
AOMEI FastRecovery
- FreeFree
- ProfessionalPrice not published
- ProfessionalPriced on request
- Technician$99 a month
- FastRecovery FreeFree
- FastRecovery Professional — Monthly$39.95 a month
- FastRecovery Professional Monthly$39.95 a month
- FastRecovery Professional — Yearly$59.95 a year
- FastRecovery Professional Yearly$59.95 a year
- FastRecovery Professional — Lifetime$69.95, paid once
In their own words
AOMEI FastRecovery
AOMEI FastRecovery is a Windows application for recovering data lost through deletion, formatting, system crashes or virus attacks. Listed recovery sources include HDDs, SSDs, USB flash drives, SD and memory cards, PCs, laptops, cameras, the Recycle Bin, lost partitions and crashed PCs. It supports Quick Scan and Deep Scan; the latter takes longer and scans sector by sector. Users can preview files and filter results by type and size. The overview lists NTFS, FAT 16, FAT 32 and exFAT file systems, but only NTFS supports both scan modes. Supported Windows versions include Windows 11, 10, 8/8.1, 7, Vista and multiple Windows Server versions through Server 2022. The Free plan scans storage devices, previews full files and recovers up to 500 MB. BitLocker-encrypted partitions are supported. Recovery of unallocated space is unsupported, and physically damaged disks cannot be recovered if the computer does not detect them. Professional and Technician licenses offer unlimited recovery; Technician is listed at $99 a month, billed monthly.
Windows File Recovery
Windows File Recovery has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.