Compare Macrium Reflect and ShadowProtect SPX 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (52.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $65.00 1 Devices Per Year
No pricing available
Macrium Reflect
Star Rating
(37)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $65.00 1 Devices Per Year
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Star Rating
(21)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that ShadowProtect SPX excels in "Compression" with a score of 9.3, making it a preferred choice for those needing efficient storage solutions, while Macrium Reflect, although strong, does not match this level of performance.
- Reviewers mention that Macrium Reflect shines in "Ease of Setup" with a score of 9.1, indicating a more user-friendly installation process compared to ShadowProtect SPX, which scored 7.9 in this area.
- G2 users highlight that Macrium Reflect offers superior "Disaster Recovery" capabilities, scoring 9.5, which is significantly higher than ShadowProtect SPX's score of 8.6, making it a better option for businesses prioritizing quick recovery times.
- Users on G2 appreciate Macrium Reflect's "Data Encryption" features, scoring 9.3, which provides enhanced security for sensitive data, while ShadowProtect SPX scored 8.0, indicating a gap in security features.
- Reviewers say that ShadowProtect SPX's "Remote Imaging" feature, with a score of 7.4, is less robust compared to Macrium Reflect's overall imaging capabilities, which are rated higher, particularly in "Offline Imaging" at 9.2.
- Users report that both products offer "Scheduled Backups" with equal scores of 9.1, but Macrium Reflect is often noted for its more intuitive interface, making it easier for users to manage their backup schedules effectively.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Macrium Reflect
Reflect Workstation Annual Plan
Starting at $65.00
1 Devices Per Year
Reflect Workstation is our standalone business backup solution. We offer 1, 3, and 5 year plans.
- Backup and Restore
- Backup Log
- Secure Data Storage
ShadowProtect SPX
No pricing availableFree Trial
Macrium Reflect
Free Trial is available
ShadowProtect SPX
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
32
8.4
18
Ease of Use
8.6
32
7.9
18
Ease of Setup
9.1
20
7.9
12
Ease of Admin
9.0
19
8.5
12
Quality of Support
8.2
20
7.2
17
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
16
6.9
12
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
30
7.3
17
Features by Category
Compatibility
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Management
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Compliance
Not enough data
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Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Administration
9.3
5
Not enough data
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Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Deployment
9.0
7
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
Imaging
7.4
7
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
Functionality
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Management
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Functionality
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Performance
Not enough data
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Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
5
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Management
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Reporting
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Security
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Macrium Reflect and ShadowProtect SPX are categorized as Server Backup
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Macrium Reflect
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ShadowProtect SPX
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
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%
Information Technology and Services
21.1%
Architecture & Planning
10.5%
Writing and Editing
5.3%
Wholesale
5.3%
Printing
5.3%
Other
52.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Macrium Reflect
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Telecommunications
Ease of use and it is fast AND it can backup open files.
Most Helpful Critical Review
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...
ShadowProtect SPX
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
The integration with ConnectWise Automate allows my technicians to identify any issues with daily backups quickly and easily and to escalate immediately.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Apparel & Fashion
There is no ability to do file searching, only browsing of restore points that have to be individually mounted
Verified User in Telecommunications
Ease of use and it is fast AND it can backup open files.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
The integration with ConnectWise Automate allows my technicians to identify any issues with daily backups quickly and easily and to escalate immediately.
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...
Verified User in Apparel & Fashion
There is no ability to do file searching, only browsing of restore points that have to be individually mounted
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Discussions
Is macrium software safe?
2 comments
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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