Casper
Casper creates system backups for Windows PCs, including bootable, point-in-time disk images.
What Casper is
Casper creates system backups for Windows PCs, including bootable, point-in-time disk images. Those images can be used to restore selected files or folders, or an entire system drive. Backups run from within Windows, and SmartClone differential block imaging creates incremental images and updates bootable backups. SmartSight checks before imaging, while a separate automatic copy verification checks data during the imaging process. You can schedule backups daily, weekly, monthly, or at a chosen frequency, and use automatic retention management. Casper also lists enterprise scripting and automation support and Group Policy administration. The Secure Tech Edition is designed for disks encrypted with Windows BitLocker or Symantec (PGP) Drive Encryption. Restore-point and image-file backups require Windows 7 or later, and SmartResume works only on NTFS volumes. Casper has a free plan and a fully functional 30-day trial; after the trial, it reverts to Casper Free Edition. Paid licenses include home, family, and technician options.
Good
- Creates bootable point-in-time disk images.
- Restores files, folders, or a full system drive.
- Supports scheduled backups and automatic retention.
- Offers a free plan and 30-day trial.
Watch out
- Restore-point and image-file backups require Windows 7 or later.
- SmartResume is limited to NTFS volumes.
- Paid licenses include one-time and annual costs.
Who it suits
Casper suits Windows PC users who want bootable system backups and options for restoring individual files or a complete drive. Its listed customer categories also include home and home office, small business, and enterprise users.
Verdict
Casper combines bootable system imaging with scheduled backups, verification, and retention management. Check the Windows and NTFS requirements against your setup, and review license terms for your intended use.
Plans and prices
From Casper's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Casper 11 Home Edition license upgrade from Casper 10 | $29.95, paid once | for registered owners upgrading from Casper 10 · $29.95 |
| Casper 11 Home Edition license upgrade from earlier versions | $39.95, paid once | for owners of earlier versions · $39.95 |
| Casper 11 Home Edition | $59.95, paid once | one computer per license · $59.95 |
| 5-PC Casper 11 Family Value Pack | $89.95, paid once | 5 PCs · $89.95 |
| Casper Tech Edition Designated Technician License | $750 a year | serially service unlimited computers owned by the licensee during the subscription period · $750.00 for a 1-year subscription |
| Casper Tech Edition Commercial Technician License | $900 a year | up to 50 computers per day; company-designated technicians; during the subscription period · $900.00 for a 1-year subscription |
The facts
Each one read from Casper's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audience
- The store lists home and home office, small business, and enterprise as Casper customer categories.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Automation
- Casper supports scheduled daily, weekly, monthly, or user-selected backup frequencies, plus automatic retention management.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Compatibility limits
- Restore-point and image-file backups require Windows 7 or later, and SmartResume is supported only on NTFS volumes.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Encryption support
- Casper Secure Tech Edition is designed for disks encrypted with Windows BitLocker or Symantec (PGP) Drive Encryption technology.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Image backups
- Casper can maintain bootable point-in-time disk image backups for restoring selected files, folders, or an entire system drive.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Incremental imaging
- SmartClone differential block imaging technology rapidly creates incremental images and updates bootable backups.checked 30 Sep 2026
- In-place backup
- The product performs complete system backups from within Windows without requiring the user to leave Windows.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Integrations and administration
- The feature page lists enterprise scripting and automation support and Group Policy administration.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Casper creates rapid-recovery system backups for PCs and can make a backup drive bootable.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Security
- The maker says Casper is designed to create and maintain backups without requiring unnecessary administrator privileges.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- The maker provides a Support Center, Knowledge Base, and Contact Support entry points.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Verification
- SmartSight performs automatic pre-image verification, and automatic copy verification checks data during disk imaging.checked 30 Sep 2026
Money
- Trial
- The maker offers a fully functional 30-day trial at no cost or obligation, after which Casper automatically reverts to Casper Free Edition.checked 30 Sep 2026
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