SysTools SQL Recovery
File recovery software
Backup software
Data recovery software
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What is SysTools SQL Recovery
SysTools SQL Recovery is a Windows utility for repairing and recovering data from Microsoft SQL Server database files (MDF/NDF) that are corrupted or inaccessible. It is typically used by database administrators and IT support teams to extract tables, views, stored procedures, and other objects from damaged databases and export them to a live SQL Server instance or to scripts. The product focuses on database-level recovery rather than full-system backup and restore workflows. It is commonly positioned as a point tool for incident recovery when standard SQL Server restore options are not sufficient or backups are unavailable.
SQL Server file repair focus
The product is purpose-built for recovering SQL Server database content from MDF/NDF files, which aligns with common corruption and accessibility scenarios. It targets object-level extraction (for example, tables and programmable objects) rather than only restoring an entire database image. This can be useful when only specific objects need recovery or when a database cannot be brought online normally.
Export to SQL or scripts
SysTools SQL Recovery supports exporting recovered objects back to a SQL Server environment and/or generating SQL scripts for reconstruction. Script-based output can help teams review changes, stage recovery in lower environments, or apply recovered objects selectively. This provides flexibility compared with tools that only restore to a single destination format.
Standalone incident recovery tool
As a standalone recovery utility, it can be used independently of an organization’s backup platform. This is relevant in situations where backups are missing, incomplete, or cannot be restored within required timelines. It complements broader data protection suites by addressing a specific database corruption use case.
Not a backup platform
Despite being used in recovery scenarios, it does not replace backup software capabilities such as policy-based scheduling, retention management, immutable storage, or centralized job monitoring. Organizations still need a separate backup and disaster recovery strategy for SQL Server and related infrastructure. This limits its role to remediation rather than ongoing protection.
Narrow workload coverage
The product is specific to Microsoft SQL Server database files and does not provide broad coverage across cloud workloads, virtual machines, or SaaS applications. Teams managing heterogeneous environments typically require additional tools for other platforms and data sources. This can increase operational overhead when standardizing recovery processes.
Recovery depends on file state
Like most file-based database repair tools, recovery outcomes depend on the extent and type of corruption and on the availability of readable database pages. Some objects or records may be partially recoverable or require validation and reconciliation after export. Organizations should plan for post-recovery integrity checks and application-level testing.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Personal | $249 (one-time) | Runs on 1 machine; 1 year free product updates; instant email delivery of license; 24x7 support (limited); 30-day money-back guarantee; demo available (limited export). |
| Business | $499 (one-time) | Runs on up to 100 machines; 1 year free product updates; 24x7 support; instant delivery of license; 30-day money-back guarantee. |
| Enterprise | $999 (one-time) | Runs on up to 500 machines; 1 year free product updates; 24x7 support; instant delivery of license; 30-day money-back guarantee. |
Seller details
SysTools Software Pvt. Ltd.
Pune, Maharashtra, India
2007
Private
https://www.systoolsgroup.com/
https://x.com/systoolsgroup
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