Freeware Alternative to Acronis

[Simmonz]

Can anybody recommend a good free alternative to Acronis ? I will pay for Acronis if I have to but would like to know if there's any good free options first.

 

[GushpinBob]

There exists free yet fully functional (last time I checked) versions of True Image for Western Digital drive owners and Seagate owners (latter is a rebrand but still pretty much the same software). Both versions aren't limited to their respected drive brands, just as long as you have either a WD or Seagate brand drive attached to your system during installation (externals included).
Acronis WD Edition
DiscWizard

There's also Clonezilla, an open source alternative and EASEUS ToDo Backup Free.

 

[devman]

This can really only be answered if you tell us what features you need?

As it stand the answer can range from "Use dd" to "Clonezilla". That being said I find Clonezilla does what I need as far as drive imaging and works efficiently with common file systems.

 

[techie81]

I switched to Backupper and I am liking it.

 

[Simmonz]

This can really only be answered if you tell us what features you need?

As it stand the answer can range from "Use dd" to "Clonezilla". That being said I find Clonezilla does what I need as far as drive imaging and works efficiently with common file systems.

I plan on making images of my system after I have a fresh OS installed to not have to reinstall a boat load of software. I may then possibly take a fresh image once a week.

 

[bigdogchris]

2nd EASEUS. Macrium Relfect Free is also very good (I like it more than EASEUS).

 

[Dreamerbydesign]

I have used Acronis for years (since pre 2008 I think) and recently started using EaseUS Todo backup, and I like it. Comparable for what I do...

 

[radgoos]

I use DD and Clonezilla

 

[bucketlist]

I use MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition, its free and gets the job done.

 

[Raekwon]

Clonezilla works well for me.