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Apple Time Machine vs Acronis True Image: catalog facts
Apple Time Machine	Acronis True Image
Free Included free with macOS.	Paid Paid software sold by Acronis; cloud storage is an optional part of the offer.
macOS	Windows, macOS
Built into macOS with no extra software to install Automatic hourly snapshots require no ongoing manual effort	Image-based backup of a whole system Backup and anti-malware in one product
macOS only, no support for Windows or Linux Needs a dedicated external drive or network share for storage	Paid, closed-source software Renamed several times, which can make older guides confusing
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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