DAEMON Tools Lite
8.0#1 in disk imaging software$3 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows
VisitDAEMON Tools Lite vs Mountain Duck
Mountain Duck
5.8#18 in virtual drive softwaremacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | DAEMON Tools Lite | Mountain Duck |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | DAEMON Tools Lite is imaging software for creating disc images and mounting virtual discs, VHDs, and TrueCrypt files. | Mountain Duck mounts server and cloud storage as a disk in macOS Finder or Windows File Explorer so remote files can be opened with desktop applications. |
| Support | The free license includes limited support, while the Personal License lists 24/7 support and the Commercial License lists dedicated technical support. | Support is provided exclusively by email on a best-effort basis. |
| System requirements | The FAQ lists a 500 MHz CPU, 256 MB RAM and 30 MB installation disk space as minimum hardware. | Mountain Duck 5 requires macOS 13 or later or Windows 10 version 1809 or later. |
DAEMON Tools Lite plans
- Free LicenseFree
- DAEMON Tools LiteFree
- Disc Burn$3, paid once
- Personal License$3.99, paid once
- Virtual HDD$5, paid once
- Image Editor$5, paid once
Mountain Duck plans
- Mountain Duck 5 personal or team license—
Pick DAEMON Tools Lite if…
It suits Windows users who need to create, edit or mount disc images and work with virtual drives. Its burning, iSCSI and mobile-transfer functions may also suit people managing optical media or device files.
Pick Mountain Duck if…
Mountain Duck suits macOS and Windows users who need desktop access to remote servers or cloud storage. It is useful for remote editing, offline folders, sharing, encryption, and versioned storage.