DMDE vs System Mechanic
| DMDE | System Mechanic | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $4.16/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Recovery sources | disks, partitions, memory cards, RAID arrays, disk images, VHD/VHDX images | hard drives, CDs/DVDs, cameras, MP3 players, flash drives, memory cards, music players, digital media |
| Operating systems | Windows, Linux, macOS, DOS | Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP SP3 |
| Memory card recovery | Yes | Yes |
| RAID recovery | Yes | — |
| Bootable recovery | Yes | — |
| File preview | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | — | $44.95one-time |
Both are listed in Best Data Recovery Software. On Specifiction, DMDE scores higher on our published basis.