Foremost vs Glary Undelete
Foremost
github.comGlary Undelete
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| Figure | Foremost | Glary Undelete |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 0 | 3 |
| Spec score · Photo Recovery Software | 7.5 (#32) | 8.4 (#8) |
| Spec score · Photo recovery software | 7.1 (#39) | 8.6 (#7) |
| File types | Built-in file types use their data structures for file recovery, and the README says this can make recovery more reliable and faster. | The product page says it can recover compressed, fragmented, and encrypted files on NTFS. |
| Founded | 2001 | Glarysoft’s blog states that Glarysoft Ltd. was established in 2004. |
| Installation | The README instructs users to unpack the archive, compile it, and install it with make commands. | The maker supplies browser-specific instructions for downloading and running gunsetup.exe. |
| Purpose | Foremost is a console program for recovering files through data carving, using file headers, footers, and internal data structures. | Glary Undelete recovers files emptied from the Recycle Bin and files deleted by bugs, crashes, or viruses. |
| Support | The repository README asks users to report bugs with a description, how they found the bug, and contact information. | Glarysoft says it usually responds to email inquiries within one or two business days. |
Plans
Glary Undelete
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- Glary UndeleteFree
- Glary Undelete FreewareFree
In their own words
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