12 — Appendix: sample recovery case studies
| Software | Version 13.6 | Recuva (Free) | TestDisk (Free) | Stellar Data Recovery | |----------|--------------|---------------|-----------------|------------------------| | Price | $70 | Free / $20 | Free | $80–$100 | | Deep Scan speed | Moderate | Slow | Very slow (CMD) | Fast | | File preview | Yes (200+ types) | Limited (50+) | No | Yes | | Partition recovery | Yes | No | Yes (powerful) | Yes | | Ease of use | 8/10 | 9/10 | 2/10 (requires CLI) | 7/10 | | Success rate (avg) | 85% | 75% | 80% (manual) | 82% | EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Professional 13.6 -...
While the software offers a free version, it is strictly capped (usually at 2GB of recovery). The "Professional" license removes this limit and includes technical support. 12 — Appendix: sample recovery case studies |