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Clonezilla
Clonezilla
(15)
4.3 out of 5
Clonezilla
By NCHC
Macrium Reflect
Macrium Reflect
(37)
4.6 out of 5
Macrium Reflect
By Macrium Software
At a Glance
Clonezilla
Clonezilla
Star Rating
(15)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Macrium Reflect
Macrium Reflect
Star Rating
(37)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $65.00 1 Devices Per Year
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Macrium Reflect excels in ease of use, with a score of 8.6 compared to Clonezilla's 7.0, making it a more user-friendly option for those who may not be tech-savvy.
  • Reviewers mention that Macrium Reflect's disaster recovery feature is highly rated at 9.5, while Clonezilla lags behind at 8.3, indicating that Macrium Reflect provides a more reliable solution for critical recovery scenarios.
  • G2 users highlight Macrium Reflect's scheduled backups feature, scoring 9.1, as a significant advantage over Clonezilla's low score of 3.7, which suggests that users may struggle with automating their backup processes using Clonezilla.
  • Users on G2 appreciate Macrium Reflect's data encryption capabilities, scoring 9.3, which is a stark contrast to Clonezilla's 4.3, indicating a stronger focus on security in Macrium Reflect.
  • Reviewers say that Macrium Reflect's documentation is rated at 8.5, providing better guidance for users, while Clonezilla's documentation score of 7.0 suggests it may not be as comprehensive or helpful.
  • Users report that Macrium Reflect offers a more robust web interface and administration console, scoring 9.0, compared to Clonezilla's lower scores, which may lead to a more streamlined management experience for users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Clonezilla
No pricing available
Macrium Reflect
Reflect Workstation Annual Plan
Starting at $65.00
1 Devices Per Year
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Free Trial
Clonezilla
No trial information available
Macrium Reflect
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.0
10
8.4
32
Ease of Use
7.0
11
8.6
32
Ease of Setup
6.1
6
9.1
20
Ease of Admin
6.7
6
9.0
19
Quality of Support
6.8
10
8.2
20
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
5
9.0
16
Product Direction (% positive)
6.8
11
8.4
30
Features by Category
Server BackupHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
6.4
60
Not enough data
Compatibility
7.0
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
4.3
5
Not enough data
Management
6.0
5
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Compliance
7.0
5
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Feature Not Available
OS Imaging & DeploymentHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
8.2
53
Administration
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
5
Deployment
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.3
8
Imaging
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
6.7
5
PC BackupHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
Not enough data
8.0
5
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
5
BackupHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Clonezilla
Clonezilla
Macrium Reflect
Macrium Reflect
Clonezilla and Macrium Reflect are categorized as Server Backup, Hard Drive Cloning, and OS Imaging & Deployment
Unique Categories
Clonezilla
Clonezilla has no unique categories
Macrium Reflect
Macrium Reflect is categorized as PC Backup
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Clonezilla
Clonezilla
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
57.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
42.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Macrium Reflect
Macrium Reflect
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
48.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
35.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
16.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Clonezilla
Clonezilla
Information Technology and Services
13.3%
Higher Education
13.3%
Education Management
13.3%
Telecommunications
6.7%
Primary/Secondary Education
6.7%
Other
46.7%
Macrium Reflect
Macrium Reflect
Information Technology and Services
18.9%
Education Management
10.8%
Computer Software
10.8%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
5.4%
Medical Practice
5.4%
Other
48.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Clonezilla
Clonezilla
Most Helpful Favorable Review
CL
Cesar L.
Verified User in Business Supplies and Equipment

Clonezilla is a very useful free open-source software tool because it can save you a lot of work time as a systems technician when installing operating systems on computers with identical characteristics. It also becomes miraculous in cases of disaster on a...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Accounting
GA
Verified User in Banking

This is an opensource software so security is always questionable and functionality can vary, and this can be a major drawback. I would recommend this platform for use on a very small scale.

Macrium Reflect
Macrium Reflect
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Telecommunications
GT
Verified User in Telecommunications

Ease of use and it is fast AND it can backup open files.

Most Helpful Critical Review
JH
Jonathan H.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management

I downloaded and installed a 30-day trial of Macrium Reflect 8 on October 1, 2024. I was considering trying Reflect specifically for its Redeploy feature, and if it suited my needs, I was going to purchase their one-time license of the product. I spent a...

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Discussions
Clonezilla
Clonezilla Discussions
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Macrium Reflect
Macrium Reflect Discussions
Is macrium software safe?
2 comments
Rodney S.
RS
Very much so. We have extremely tight security and it was approved for corporate use at my company by net-sec team. Read more
What does Macrium Reflect do?
1 comment
IL
Macrium Reflect backs up files and folders on an automated scheduleRead more
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