Best Disk Imaging Software in 2026
Updated
In short: AOMEI Cyber Backup is ranked #1 of 34 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of HDClone and MSP360 Backup. The best-ranked option with a free plan is HDClone. The lowest first paid tier on this page is MiniTool ShadowMaker at $0.25/mo.
Disk imaging software creates drive or system images for backup and recovery. When comparing the ranked entries, consider how images can be restored, including bare-metal restore and bootable recovery media, and whether differential or incremental images are supported. Image encryption and cloud image destinations may also shape your backup setup. Check supported platforms and free-plan availability, then use paid-from pricing as a further point of comparison. AOMEI Backupper and Clonezilla begin the ranking, followed by EaseUS Todo Backup and Iperius Backup; HDClone is also among the early entries. Compare the stated recovery and storage options with the platforms and restore paths you need.
34 disk imaging software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 AOMEI Cyber Backup Top pick · 7.3 Free plan · $3.25/mo
#2 HDClone Runner-up · 7.0 Free plan · Free
#3 MSP360 Backup Also great · 7.0 Free plan · $1.67/mo
- Free planFree trial LinuxWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Bare-metal restore
- Yes
- Bootable recovery media
- Yes
- Incremental images
- Yes
- Differential images
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$3.25/mofirst paid tier About AOMEI Cyber BackupVisit site - Free plan LinuxWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Bare-metal restore
- Yes
- Bootable recovery media
- Yes
- Incremental images
- No
- Differential images
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Bare-metal restore
- Yes
- Bootable recovery media
- Yes
- Incremental images
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$1.67/mofirst paid tier About MSP360 BackupVisit site - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Bare-metal restore
- Yes
- Bootable recovery media
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Bare-metal restore
- No
- Bootable recovery media
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSself-hostedWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free planFree trial self-hostedWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Bootable recovery media
- Yes
- Incremental images
- Yes
- Differential images
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$3.33/mofirst paid tier About AOMEI BackupperVisit site - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan macOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$3.33/mofirst paid tier About EaseUS Todo BackupVisit site - Free planFree trial Linuxself-hosted
- Free plan
- Yes
- Bare-metal restore
- Yes
- Bootable recovery media
- Yes
- Incremental images
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan macOS
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 3 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$0.25/mofirst paid tier About MiniTool ShadowMakerVisit site - AndroidiOSmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$4.17/mofirst paid tier About Acronis True ImageVisit site - Free trial Windows
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Bare-metal restore
- Yes
- Bootable recovery media
- Yes
- Incremental images
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebWindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Bare-metal restore
- Yes
- Bootable recovery media
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$2.08/mofirst paid tier About Paragon Hard Disk ManagerVisit site - Windows
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$44.95/mofirst paid tier About R-Drive ImageVisit site - Linux
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Bare-metal restore
- No
- Bootable recovery media
- Yes
- Incremental images
- No
- Differential images
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which disk imaging software is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
AOMEI Cyber Backup is ranked #1 of 34 with a score of 7.3. HDClone is second and MSP360 Backup third.
How many of these have a free plan?
15 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, MiniTool ShadowMaker has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.25/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.