Casper
6.1#15 in disk cloning softwareFrom $750 a yearWindows
VisitCasper vs HDClone
What both publish
| Fact | Casper | HDClone |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Casper creates rapid-recovery system backups for PCs and can make a backup drive bootable. | HDClone creates physical or logical copies and file images of hard disks and other mass storage media for backups, system copies, and rescue of defective media. |
| Security | The maker says Casper is designed to create and maintain backups without requiring unnecessary administrator privileges. | Professional and Enterprise editions support AES-encrypted images, and the self-booting version supports SecureBoot. |
| Support | The maker provides a Support Center, Knowledge Base, and Contact Support entry points. | Commercial product users can open technical support tickets; free-version users are directed to the company forum. |
Casper plans
- Casper 11 Home Edition license upgrade from Casper 10$29.95, paid once
- Casper 11 Home Edition license upgrade from earlier versions$39.95, paid once
- Casper 11 Home Edition$59.95, paid once
- 5-PC Casper 11 Family Value Pack$89.95, paid once
- Casper Tech Edition Designated Technician License$750 a year
- Casper Tech Edition Commercial Technician License$900 a year
HDClone plans
- Free EditionFree
- Basic Edition€19.90, paid once
- Standard Edition€39.90, paid once
- Advanced Edition€69, paid once
- Professional Edition€99, paid once
- Professional Edition Portable€199, paid once
Pick Casper if…
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.
Pick HDClone if…
HDClone suits people who need to copy or image storage media for backups, system copies, or recovery. Edition limits and licensing matter: the Basic Edition is for non-commercial use on up to two PCs, while some features are reserved for higher editions.