MiniTool ShadowMaker
MiniTool ShadowMaker is Windows backup software with a free plan and paid options.
What MiniTool ShadowMaker is
MiniTool ShadowMaker is Windows backup software with a free plan and paid options. The free plan covers file, system, partition, and disk backup and restore. The listed product facts also include computer and server backup, mixed backup scope and restore modes, and ransomware protection. The website lists Windows as its platform. Paid plans vary by license and device count: Pro Monthly Subscription is $12.99 per month for one PC and renews automatically unless unsubscribed; Pro Annual Subscription is $3.00 per year for two PCs and also renews automatically unless unsubscribed. Pro Ultimate is listed at $79.00 per month for a perpetual license for three PCs. Business Standard is listed at $129.00 per month for a perpetual license covering one PC or server, with one year of free upgrades. Business Deluxe is listed at $399.00 per month for a perpetual license covering 10 PCs or servers, also with one year of free upgrades. The maker headquarters are listed as Vancouver, British Columbia, and Hong Kong.
Good
- A free plan is available.
- The free plan covers file and system backup.
- Server backup is listed.
- Ransomware protection is listed.
Watch out
- The listed platform is Windows.
- The monthly subscription renews automatically unless unsubscribed.
- Business Deluxe is listed at $399.00 per month.
Who it suits
MiniTool ShadowMaker suits Windows users who need file, system, partition, or disk backup and restore. Its paid plans also list options for multiple PCs or servers.
Verdict
MiniTool ShadowMaker offers core backup and restore in its free plan, with paid licenses for additional PCs and servers. Check the listed billing terms and device limits when choosing a paid option.
Plans and prices
From MiniTool ShadowMaker's own pricing page, checked 20 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | File, system, partition, and disk backup and restore |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $12.99 a month | 1 PC · License valid for one-month usage; automatically renewed unless unsubscribed |
| Pro Annual Subscription | $3 a year | 2 PCs · License valid for one-year usage; automatically renewed unless unsubscribed |
| Pro Ultimate | $79 a month | 3 PCs · Perpetual license valid for lifetime usage |
| Business Standard | $129 a month | 1 PC/server · Perpetual license; one-year free upgrade |
| Business Deluxe | $399 a month | 10 PCs/servers · Perpetual license; one-year free upgrade |
The facts
Each one read from MiniTool ShadowMaker's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Backup scope
- mixedchecked 20 Sep 2026
- Computer backup
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Paid from
- 3checked 20 Sep 2026
- Ransomware protection
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Restore modes
- mixedchecked 20 Sep 2026
- Server backup
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Hong Kongchecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Supported platforms
- windowschecked 20 Sep 2026
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