★★★★☆ (4.7/5) Best For: Recovering VMs from corrupted, deleted, or reformatted VMFS datastores (VMFS5, VMFS6, and earlier).
Widely considered a top alternative to VMware Data Recovery (VDR), stands out for its accessibility. It features a step-by-step wizard that helps users navigate the complex process of recovering data from ESXi or vSphere servers.
To recover data from a corrupted, deleted, or formatted VMFS datastore, you need specialized software capable of parsing the VMFS structure and extracting VMDK files.
The best for mixed environments (small to mid-sized businesses) where you need a guided, reliable recovery without hiring a specialist.
No live preview of VMs before recovery; slower scan speeds; no VMFS6 support in older versions.