Some have remote backup options for storing data on a different computer.
Every program on this list offers a free version.
While some also provide optional paid features, they are not required to use the core functionalities.
Backups are not readable from File Explorer, so you must use EaseUS Todo Backup to view the data.
You’ll need to pay if you want disk cloning features.
It’s compatible with Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.
you might also clone a partition or entire disk to another drive.
Advanced parameters are available to choose a full, incremental, or differential backup.
I particularly like the restore function.
you’ve got the option to even copy out individual files and folders.
Instead of exploring a backup, you might also restore all the data with just a few clicks.
It backs up not only files and folders but entire hard drives.
It’s also your choice if you want to back up every sector or only the used ones.
Some features are excluded in the free version and only available if you pay.
I love all the options.
Missed jobs can even be configured to run in silent mode to suppress all notifications and program windows.
One thing I really like about COMODO Backup is restoring files.
Alternatively, you might just restore the whole backup image to the original location.
Although the software has been abandoned for years, I was able to use it without any problems.
If splitting into pieces, you are unable to specify the size of the slices, which is unfortunate.
DriveImage XML can also back up, or clone, one drive to another without creating an image file.
Any or all of these destinations can be used alongside the others for both the source and backup location.
A full, differential, or incremental backup can be used.
It also supports automatically removing empty folders from a backup and utilizing Volume Shadow Copy.
Scheduling a backup can be very precise.
Unfortunately, there are no restore options short of just browsing the backup folder and pulling out the files.
It works with Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.
Windows Server editions are supported, too.
Restoring a backup gives you the option to restore to the original location or a new one.
A collection of files backed up with this program can’t be read as regular files.
The destination drive will be completely overwritten with the backed-up data.
Redo Rescue is best used in a situation where you wish to be able to restore anentirehard drive.
you’ve got the option to also exclude subdirectories and define included/excluded files by their extension.
The only scheduling option is to run backup jobs automatically or manually.
There are no custom options, like on a per-hour or day basis.
Backup can be set up to monitor when a file is created, removed, and/or changed.
If any or all of these events take place, a backup job will run.
Even the prefs you’ve modified in Yadis!
you’ve got the option to only choose one folder to back up at a time.
Any additional folders need to be created as their own backup job.
Something I don’t like is that there are no options for easily restoring backed-up files.
you could’t pause a backup
Hasn’t been updated since 2014
Everyday Auto Backup is really easy to use.
There are no password options or encryption configs.
It should also work in newer versions, like Windows 11 and 10.
It’s ideal if you need free offsite backup.
File and folder filtering are supported.
Upload/download throttling is supported.
This means you don’t need to boot to a disc or avoid backing up your primary hard drive.
There’s also support for creating a backup file using the command line.
Microsoft Virtual PC can only use VHD files that don’t exceed 127 GB in size.
If any larger, other virtualization software might be more suitable.
Smartli Backup
Really simple and easy to use.
Can run from a portable equipment (no installation necessary).
Support for importing and exporting backup plans.
Can’t edit an existing backup plan (must delete and start over).
Can’t choose a custom backup location.
This is the perfect backup solution if you’re not interested in advanced prefs.
Smartli Backup lets you create multiple backup jobs.
you might back up a single file or a folder.
It works on Windows 8.1 and newer, and Windows Server 2012 R2 and newer.
Iperius Backup
Iperius Backup backs up files from a local folder to a internet or local drive.
The program interface looks really nice, is clean, and isn’t at all hard to use.
you’re free to also choose the number of backups to store.
You’ll be told which features cost when you attempt to use them.
GFI Backup also includes a sync feature, detailed scheduled tasks, and incremental and differential backups.
This software lets you add your own files and folders to a backup job.
Two backup types are supported in the free edition:FullandMirror.
While testing FBackup, I found that it downloaded quickly but took a bit longer than usual to install.
It can also be installed on Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012, and 2008.
Free Easis Drive Cloning
Free Easis Drive Cloning isextremelyeasy to use.
Just initiate the program and chooseCreate Image, Restore Image,orClone Drivesto get started.
You’ll walk through a wizard with any option you choose.
This software is said to work with Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000.
I tested it in Windows 10 and Windows 8 without running into any problems.
you might optionally save to more than one location if you want multiple places to store your files.
They can also be configured to launch a program before and/or after the backup completes.
UsingWindows Setupwill let the program run inside Windows.
Use theHybrid ISOif you’re not running Windows XP or newer.
You also must have a paid edition to use this on a Windows Server OS.
you could even add more than one backup location to build a fail-safe if a destination becomes invalid.
A backup job can also be scheduled to run at startup or log on.
Neither individual file/folder backup nor encryption is supported.
The program should work on all versions of Windows.
I tested it on Windows 10 and Windows 8. check that to select one of the blue download links since the red ones are for the paid editions.
I used Karen’s Replicator on Windows 10 and Windows XP.
It should work in other versions of Windows as well.
A backup can’t be compressed or encrypted with this program.
This program is text-based, so you won’t find regular menu options or buttons.
Restoring a backup with CloneZilla Live involves taking the regular backup process steps but doing so in reverse.
Itsoundsconfusing, but following the on-screen instructions makes it pretty easy.
Before downloading it, you have the option to choose a ZIP or ISO file.
Incremental backups are also supported.
Restoring data is as easy as selecting the backup image and choosing the drive to restore it to.
Supported operating systems include macOS and Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7.
Youcan, however, select whole folders and context menu integration is supported.
Options are available for encryption, compression, and file types that should be excluded from compression.
Windows Vista and XP users can plant the 32-bit version.
You’re able to adjust the speed of the backup as well as make the destination drive bootable.
PING
PING is a program that runs straight off bootable media like a disc.
It lets you back up one or morepartitionsto a file.
This is only slightly helpful when determining the right disk to select.
you might save a backup to any internal drive, FTP site, or web link folder.
Backing up to external hardware is not supported.
you’re able to encrypt, compress, and/or split a backup into small sections.
