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Best Disk Backup Tools 2026

Disk backup software lets you create and manage copies of information stored on disks. This guide helps you compare payment options, source-code access and supported platforms.

The list is ordered by the newest release information makers publish. It presents maker-published figures without scoring the tools.

01

UrBackup

by UrBackup

UrBackup may suit people or organizations seeking self-hosted file and image backups across computers, servers, and Android devices.

Free plan Free trial Open source AndroidWebWindowsMacLinuxAPI+1
02

Uranium Backup

It may suit Windows users who need computer or server backup, with options ranging from file and folder backups to database and virtual machine protection.

iPhone & iPadWebWindows
Record5.8 Visit
03

AOMEI Backupper

It suits Windows users who need computer or server backup, restoration, or disk cloning.

Windows
Record5.5 Visit
04

Clonezilla

Clonezilla suits users who need disk imaging for recovery or deployment, from single-machine use to multi-computer cloning.

WindowsMacLinux+1
Record4.9 Visit
05

Rescuezilla

Rescuezilla suits computer users who need to image, restore, or recover data, including when the regular operating system will not boot.

WindowsMacLinux
Record4.9 Visit
6 Windows $29.95 a month Record4.6 Visit
7
MiniTool ShadowMaker

It suits Windows users seeking backup and restore coverage for files, systems, partitions, or disks.

Windows $3 a year Record4.6 Visit
8 WindowsAPISelf-hosted Free plan Record4.5 Visit
9 Windows — Record4.0 Visit
10 Windows — Record4.0 Visit
11 AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 — Record3.5 Visit
12 Windows Free plan Record2.9 Visit
13 Windows $79.95 one-time Record2.5 Visit

Before you choose

Compare payment options

Pricing models include paid, freemium and free plans. Clonezilla, Paragon Backup & Recovery and Rescuezilla each show a free plan.

Acronis Cyber Protect includes a 30-day trial. EaseUS Todo Backup shows a $79.95 one-time purchase. Check the current offer before you choose.

Match your platform

Windows, macOS, Linux, web, self-hosted deployments and APIs appear among the listed platform options.

Review the platform field for the product you are considering. Acronis Cyber Protect covers Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web and Windows; Paragon Backup & Recovery covers Windows.

Check source-code access

Some listed tools provide open-source code. Before setup, consult the licence and project terms if you plan to inspect or modify that code.

Choose a deployment style

Web, self-hosted and API deployments accommodate different operating arrangements. Decide where you want the backup service and its controls to run, then compare the matching platform details.

Questions

Are free disk backup plans available?
Yes. Clonezilla, Paragon Backup & Recovery and Rescuezilla each show a free plan. Other tools use paid or freemium models.
Do any tools offer a free trial?
Acronis Cyber Protect includes a 30-day trial. Check the maker’s current terms before starting a trial.
What operating platforms are covered?
Listed tools cover Windows, macOS, Linux, web, self-hosted deployments and APIs. Check each tool’s platform details.
Can disk backup software with open-source code be used?
Yes. Some tools in this category provide open-source code. Review the licence before reading, changing or redistributing it.
Is EaseUS Todo Backup sold as a one-time purchase?
The named EaseUS Todo Backup plan is listed at $79.95 as a one-time purchase. Confirm current pricing with the maker.