HDClone
6.7#4 in disk cloning software€19.90 one-timeFree planLinuxSelf-hostedWindows
VisitHDClone vs NTI Echo
What both publish
| Fact | HDClone | NTI Echo |
|---|---|---|
| Cloning modes | Depending on edition, HDClone supports drive and partition copies, SmartCopy, PartitionSelect, and multi-target copying. | The product offers one-to-one, filtered, user-defined, and partition cloning. |
| Founded | 2006 | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Munich, Germany | Irvine, California, USA |
| Purpose | 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. | Echo makes an exact copy of a computer’s HDD or SSD to another HDD or SSD for drive upgrades. |
| Support | Commercial product users can open technical support tickets; free-version users are directed to the company forum. | NTI lists [email protected] for technical support and provides an online support request form. |
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
NTI Echo plans
- NTI Echo 7 upgrade$19.99, paid once
- NTI Echo 7 — 1 license$29.99, paid once
- NTI Echo 7 — 2 licenses$49.99, paid once
- NTI Echo 7 — 5 licenses$99.99, paid once
- NTI Echo 7 — 10 licenses$179.99, paid once
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.
Pick NTI Echo if…
Echo suits Windows users upgrading drives or managing multi-boot disks. It is useful when cloning across supported drive types and sector formats.