Bottom line: To recover just 1 photo, PhotoRescue's per-photo pricing ($1.99) is the cheapest option available. No subscription, free scan, pay only for what you recover.
You just need one photo back. But every tool wants you to pay a full subscription:
| Software | Minimum Price | Model |
|---|---|---|
| EaseUS Data Recovery | $69.95/month | Subscription |
| Disk Drill | $89.00/year | Subscription |
| Recoverit | $59.99/month | Subscription |
| Stellar Data Recovery | $79.99/year | Subscription |
| PhotoRescue | $1.99 | Per photo (pay as you go) |
Paying $70+ to recover a single photo doesn't make sense.
| Tier | Photos | Price | Per Photo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | 1–3 | $1.99–$7.47 | $1.99 |
| Basic | 4–10 | $7.99 | $0.80 |
| Standard | 11–20 | $12.49 | $0.62 |
| Plus | 21–35 | $16.99 | $0.49 |
| Bulk | 36–60 | $19.99 | $0.33 |
The more photos you recover, the lower the per-photo cost. But even at 1 photo, it's just $1.99.
If the scan finds nothing, you pay nothing.
The Most Affordable Photo Recovery
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Per-use, not subscription — You pay once and you're done. No recurring charges.
You don't need to spend $70+ to recover one photo. PhotoRescue charges $1.99 per photo — scan for free, preview what's found, and pay only for what you keep.