# Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX, Clonezilla vs Acronis True Image Comparison | | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Clonezilla | Acronis True Image | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 23 | 15 | 71 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (52.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (57.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (47.1% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX Pros: - Backup Reliability (1 reviews) - Backup Services (1 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (1 reviews) - Poor Customer Support (1 reviews) ### Clonezilla **Not enough data** ### Acronis True Image Pros: - Features (2 reviews) - Data Security (1 reviews) Cons: - Poor Interface Design (2 reviews) - Backup Issues (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Clonezilla | Acronis True Image | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (20 reviews) | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 8.7 (65 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.1 (20 reviews) | 7.0 (11 reviews) | 8.5 (64 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 6.1 (6 reviews) | 8.7 (30 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 6.7 (6 reviews) | 9.1 (24 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 7.0 (19 reviews) | 6.8 (10 reviews) | 8.2 (60 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.3 (14 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 8.5 (25 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.9 (19 reviews) | 6.8 (11 reviews) | 8.1 (63 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Clonezilla #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Acronis True Image #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Server Backup | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX** | N/A | N/A | | **Clonezilla** | 6.4/10 | 5 | | **Acronis True Image** | N/A | N/A | #### Compatibility | Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Clonezilla | Acronis True Image | |---|---|---|---| | **File Server Backup** | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Database Server Backup** | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Virtual Machines** | Not enough data | 5.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Repository Models** | Not enough data | 4.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Management | Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Clonezilla | Acronis True Image | |---|---|---|---| | **Continuous Backup** | Not enough data | 6.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | 6.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Storage Capacity** | Not enough data | 6.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | 6.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Compliance | Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Clonezilla | Acronis True Image | |---|---|---|---| | **Security Standards** | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Cloud Data Protection** | Not enough data | 5.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Data Deduplication** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Server Backup | Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Clonezilla | Acronis True Image | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Online Backup | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX** | N/A | N/A | | **Clonezilla** | N/A | N/A | | **Acronis True Image** | 8.1/10 | 30 | #### Functionality | Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Clonezilla | Acronis True Image | |---|---|---|---| | **Real-time Sync** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (27 reviews) | | **Storage Capacity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (27 reviews) | | **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (26 reviews) | | **Versioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (27 reviews) | | **Mobile Backup Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (6 reviews) | #### Compatibility | Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Clonezilla | Acronis True Image | |---|---|---|---| | **Disk Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (29 reviews) | | **Local Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (27 reviews) | | **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (26 reviews) | #### Management | Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Clonezilla | Acronis True Image | |---|---|---|---| | **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (25 reviews) | | **Security Standards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (26 reviews) | | **Encrypted Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (24 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Online Backup | Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Clonezilla | Acronis True Image | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### OS Imaging & Deployment | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX** | N/A | N/A | | **Clonezilla** | N/A | N/A | | **Acronis True Image** | N/A | N/A | #### Administration | Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Clonezilla | Acronis True Image | |---|---|---|---| | **Compression** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Web Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Administration Console** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Deployment | Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Clonezilla | Acronis True Image | |---|---|---|---| | **Device Variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **OS Variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Deployment Methods** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Imaging | Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Clonezilla | Acronis True Image | |---|---|---|---| | **Remote Imaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Offline imaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Online imaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Disaster Recovery | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX** | N/A | N/A | | **Clonezilla** | N/A | N/A | | **Acronis True Image** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Clonezilla | Acronis True Image | |---|---|---|---| | **On Premises Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cloud Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Prior State Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Recovery Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Replication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Management | Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Clonezilla | Acronis True Image | |---|---|---|---| | **Local Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Infrastructure Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Solution Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **RTO and RPO Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery | Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Clonezilla | Acronis True Image | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### PC Backup | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX** | N/A | N/A | | **Clonezilla** | N/A | N/A | | **Acronis True Image** | 9.1/10 | 6 | #### Functionality | Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Clonezilla | Acronis True Image | |---|---|---|---| | **Incremental Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | | **OS Boot Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | | **Bootable Disk** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | | **Online Restore** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | #### Performance | Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Clonezilla | Acronis True Image | |---|---|---|---| | **Multiple Backup Versions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | | **Unlimited Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | | **Deduplication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Lag Free Operation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - PC Backup | Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Clonezilla | Acronis True Image | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Antivirus | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX** | N/A | N/A | | **Clonezilla** | N/A | N/A | | **Acronis True Image** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Clonezilla | Acronis True Image | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Hard Drive Cloning | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX** | N/A | N/A | | **Clonezilla** | N/A | N/A | | **Acronis True Image** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Hard Drive Cloning | Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Clonezilla | Acronis True Image | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Protection | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX** | N/A | N/A | | **Clonezilla** | N/A | N/A | | **Acronis True Image** | N/A | N/A | #### System Control | Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Clonezilla | Acronis True Image | |---|---|---|---| | **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Vulnerability Prevention | Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Clonezilla | Acronis True Image | |---|---|---|---| | **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security Management | Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Clonezilla | Acronis True Image | |---|---|---|---| | **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Backup | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX** | N/A | N/A | | **Clonezilla** | N/A | N/A | | **Acronis True Image** | N/A | N/A | #### Management | Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Clonezilla | Acronis True Image | |---|---|---|---| | **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scheduled Backups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **On-Demand Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Reporting | Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Clonezilla | Acronis True Image | |---|---|---|---| | **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Clonezilla | Acronis True Image | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX (2):** [Disaster Recovery Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/disaster-recovery), [Server Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-backup) **Unique to Clonezilla (3):** [Server Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-backup), [Hard Drive Cloning Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hard-drive-cloning), [OS Imaging & Deployment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/os-imaging-deployment) **Unique to Acronis True Image (4):** [Hard Drive Cloning Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hard-drive-cloning), [Online Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-backup), [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus), [PC Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pc-backup) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Clonezilla | Acronis True Image | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 52.4% | 57.1% | 47.1% | | **Mid-Market** | 38.1% | 42.9% | 40.0% | | **Enterprise** | 9.5% | 0% | 12.9% | ### By Industry #### Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX - **Information Technology and Services:** 23.8% - **Computer & Network Security:** 9.5% - **Architecture & Planning:** 9.5% - **Writing and Editing:** 4.8% - **Wholesale:** 4.8% - **Printing:** 4.8% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.8% - **Market Research:** 4.8% - **Insurance:** 4.8% - **Defense & Space:** 4.8% - **Other:** 23.8% #### Clonezilla - **Information Technology and Services:** 13.3% - **Higher Education:** 13.3% - **Education Management:** 13.3% - **Telecommunications:** 6.7% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 6.7% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 6.7% - **Internet:** 6.7% - **Financial Services:** 6.7% - **Design:** 6.7% - **Computer Software:** 6.7% - **Other:** 13.3% #### Acronis True Image - **Information Technology and Services:** 27.1% - **Computer Software:** 14.3% - **Automotive:** 4.3% - **Financial Services:** 2.9% - **Sports:** 2.9% - **Retail:** 2.9% - **Broadcast Media:** 2.9% - **Oil & Energy:** 2.9% - **Computer & Network Security:** 2.9% - **Graphic Design:** 2.9% - 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