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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (55.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $65.00 1 Device Per Year
Disk Drill
Star Rating
(62)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Disk DrillMacrium Backup & Restore
Star Rating
(60)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $65.00 1 Device Per Year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Macrium Reflect excels in its backup and imaging capabilities, with features like "Incremental Backups" and "Rapid Delta Restore" receiving high praise for efficiency and speed, leading to a star rating of 4.6.
- Reviewers mention that Disk Drill shines in data recovery, particularly with its "Deep Scan" feature, which is noted for its thoroughness, but it falls short in overall performance with a star rating of 3.9.
- G2 users highlight that Macrium Reflect is favored by small businesses, making up 48.6% of its reviews, while Disk Drill has a higher percentage at 81.1%, indicating a stronger appeal in that market segment.
- Users on G2 appreciate Disk Drill's ease of use, scoring 9.1, which is higher than Macrium Reflect's 8.6, suggesting that Disk Drill may be more user-friendly for those less experienced with backup software.
- Reviewers say that Macrium Reflect's setup process is rated at 9.1, indicating a straightforward installation, while Disk Drill boasts a perfect score of 10.0, making it the easier option for quick deployment.
- Users report that both products have solid support, with Macrium Reflect scoring 8.2 and Disk Drill at 8.1, but Macrium Reflect is noted for its more proactive customer service, enhancing the overall user experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Disk Drill
No pricing availableMacrium Backup & Restore
SiteBackup Annual Plan & Perpetual
Starting at $65.00
1 Device Per Year
Centralized business backup and recovery solution for medium to large enterprises.
- Centralized management and control
- Scheduled Backup and Restore
- Local/Remote server options
Free Trial
Disk Drill
No trial information availableMacrium Backup & Restore
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
53
9.0
54
Ease of Use
9.2
54
9.1
54
Ease of Setup
9.5
16
9.4
42
Ease of Admin
8.9
9
8.9
33
Quality of Support
8.4
42
8.9
36
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
9
9.1
29
Product Direction (% positive)
6.7
53
9.1
51
Features by Category
Compatibility
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
8.7
13
Management
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.1
14
Compliance
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Server Backup
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Functionality
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
9.5
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Compatibility
Not enough data
9.4
14
Not enough data
9.6
14
Not enough data
9.4
13
Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
12
Agentic AI - Online Backup
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Compatibility
8.8
37
Feature Not Available
9.0
35
Feature Not Available
9.1
22
Feature Not Available
Management
8.9
31
9.6
8
8.9
29
9.4
8
8.6
38
Feature Not Available
Security
9.4
24
9.2
8
9.1
27
9.4
8
9.1
28
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - File Recovery
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Administration
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Deployment
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Imaging
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
7.8
10
Functionality
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.7
7
Management
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
7.5
6
Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Functionality
Not enough data
9.4
20
Not enough data
9.6
19
Not enough data
9.6
21
Not enough data
8.2
17
Performance
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
9.7
18
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
20
Agentic AI - PC Backup
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Hard Drive Cloning
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
Disk Drill and Macrium Backup & Restore are categorized as File Recovery
Unique Categories
Disk Drill has no unique categories
Macrium Backup & Restore is categorized as PC Backup, Hard Drive Cloning, OS Imaging & Deployment, Server Backup, Online Backup, and Disaster Recovery
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Disk Drill
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Macrium Backup & Restore
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Photography
18.0%
Information Technology and Services
11.5%
Computer Software
9.8%
Design
8.2%
Media Production
6.6%
Other
45.9%
Information Technology and Services
18.6%
Computer Software
18.6%
Manufacturing
6.8%
Education Management
6.8%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
3.4%
Other
45.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
How do you use Disk Drill software?
1 Comment
DC
If you cannot get it done with the free version move on to a better programRead more
Disk Drill has no more discussions with answers
Is macrium software safe?
2 Comments
AG
Macrium Reflect is a secure option, granting you the confidence to employ it without worry. It is devoid of any malicious intent and serves as a completely...Read more
What does Macrium Reflect do?
1 Comment
IL
Macrium Reflect backs up files and folders on an automated scheduleRead more
Macrium Backup & Restore has no more discussions with answers
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