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MiniTool ShadowMakerAcronis True Image
Freemium

A Free Edition is available, with paid Pro and Business editions.

 Paid

Paid software sold by Acronis; cloud storage is an optional part of the offer.

Windows Windows, macOS
  • Full system image backup and restore
  • Restore to dissimilar hardware
  • Image-based backup of a whole system
  • Backup and anti-malware in one product
  • Windows only
  • Proprietary, with some features in paid editions
  • 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
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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