Both programs scan Windows storage devices for lost files, but neither can promise recovery in every case. The safest way to compare them is to use the same lost-file scenario: identify the original drive, scan it without writing new data, preview the results, and save recoverable files elsewhere.
Qiling Deep Data Recovery and EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard support common Windows loss cases, including deleted files and files lost from a formatted drive. Both offer scanning, result filtering, preview for supported types, and a way to recover selected files to another location. Actual recoverability depends on the storage device, file system, and whether new data has overwritten the lost files.
| Decision point | Qiling Deep Data Recovery | EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard |
|---|---|---|
| How do I start? | Choose the relevant recovery mode and original location. | Choose the lost-file location and start a scan. |
| Can I inspect results? | Filter and preview found files where supported. | Filter and preview found files where supported. |
| What should I check before paying? | Current free/trial allowance and whether target files preview correctly. | Current free/trial allowance and whether target files preview correctly. |
Free allowances, prices, and edition features change. Check each vendor's current terms rather than relying on a comparison table copied from an older version.
Qiling presents recovery modes before you select a location. EaseUS starts from the location you want to scan. Either approach can work; the important part is selecting the correct physical device and testing the files found. A scan result showing a filename alone does not prove that its contents are intact.
For an SSD with TRIM enabled, deleted data may become unrecoverable quickly. On a failing HDD, prolonged scanning can increase stress. Stop and consider imaging or a professional service if the device disconnects or makes unusual noises.
Stop using the affected drive. If possible, install the software on a different physical disk and prepare a second disk for the recovered files.
Step 1. Launch Qiling and select the recovery mode that fits the loss, such as Fast Scan or Format Scan. Do not format or repair the original drive first.

Step 2. Select the partition or external device where the files were last stored. Verify its size and drive letter, then start the scan.

Step 3. Filter the results by file type or name. Preview several important files and check whether their contents are readable.

Step 4. Select the wanted files and click Recover. Save them to a different physical disk. Open the saved copies before making any further change to the source disk.
If one tool finds and previews the specific files you need, that evidence matters more than a general ranking. If neither finds usable files, repeating scans while writing to the source is unlikely to help. Reassess the device's health, available backups, and whether a professional recovery service is warranted.