# Clonezilla vs SmartDeploy Comparison

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the difference between SmartDeploy vs Clonezilla?

SmartDeploy stands out for its higher ratings, stronger support, and ease of setup compared to Clonezilla.

| [SmartDeploy](https://www.g2.com/products/smartdeploy/reviews) | [Clonezilla](https://www.g2.com/products/clonezilla/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.7/5 (152 reviews) | 4.3/5 (15 reviews) |
| — | — |
| 9.1 | 6.1 |
| 9.5 | 6.8 |
| Ease of Use (6 all-time mentions) | Free and Open Source (recent reviews) |



### How do the pricing models of SmartDeploy and Clonezilla compare?

SmartDeploy is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to Clonezilla.

- **SmartDeploy:** Reviewers describe SmartDeploy as offering strong value for the time and efficiency it provides, though some mention licensing and cost as areas for improvement.
- **Clonezilla:** Reviewers consistently highlight that Clonezilla is free and open source, making it attractive for budget-conscious buyers.
- **Switching reasons:** In recent reviews, buyers mention moving to SmartDeploy for its ease of use and time savings over legacy or manual imaging solutions.



### What are the best alternatives to SmartDeploy and Clonezilla?

The top 3 alternatives to SmartDeploy and Clonezilla are Macrium Backup &amp; Restore, NinjaOne, and ManageEngine Endpoint Central.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [SmartDeploy](https://www.g2.com/products/smartdeploy/reviews) | 4.7/5 (152 reviews) | — | Reviewers cite strong value for time and efficiency | Ease of Use (6 all-time mentions) |
| [Clonezilla](https://www.g2.com/products/clonezilla/reviews) | 4.3/5 (15 reviews) | — | Free and open source | Free and Open Source (recent reviews) |
| [Macrium Backup &amp; Restore](https://www.g2.com/products/macrium-backup-restore/reviews) | 4.7/5 (91 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Reliable backup and restore (recent reviews) |
| [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) | 4.7/5 (5027 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Comprehensive endpoint management (recent reviews) |
| [ManageEngine Endpoint Central](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1131 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Centralized device management (recent reviews) |



### Which OS Imaging &amp; Deployment features should I prioritize when comparing SmartDeploy and Clonezilla?

Buyers should prioritize Ease of Use, Ease of Setup, Quality of Support, Meets Requirements, and Ease of Admin when comparing SmartDeploy and Clonezilla.

- **Ease of Use:** SmartDeploy scores 9.3; Clonezilla scores 7.0.
- **Ease of Setup:** SmartDeploy scores 9.1; Clonezilla scores 6.1.
- **Quality of Support:** SmartDeploy scores 9.5; Clonezilla scores 6.8.
- **Meets Requirements:** SmartDeploy scores 9.3; Clonezilla scores 8.0.
- **Ease of Admin:** SmartDeploy scores 9.5; Clonezilla scores 6.7.



### What are the pros and cons of SmartDeploy vs Clonezilla?

SmartDeploy&#39;s headline strength is ease of use and support, while Clonezilla&#39;s is being free and open source.

- **SmartDeploy strengths:** Ease of Use (6 all-time mentions), Easy Deployment (4), Navigation Ease (4), Easy Installation (3), Customer Support (2), Intuitive (2), Centralized Management (1).
- **SmartDeploy trade-offs:** Licensing Issues (2), Missing Features (2), Setup Complexity (2), Slow Performance (2), Expensive (1).
- **Clonezilla strengths:** Free and open source, efficient disk cloning, supports multiple boot mediums, reliable for sector-by-sector cloning.
- **Clonezilla trade-offs:** Interface is considered unintuitive or obsolete, requires technical knowledge for setup, documentation can be confusing, not as user-friendly for novices.



### Is SmartDeploy or Clonezilla better for small businesses?

SmartDeploy is the better fit for small businesses, with reviewers highlighting its ease of use and time savings for small teams.

- **SmartDeploy:** Small-business reviewers consistently cite SmartDeploy&#39;s ability to streamline imaging and deployment, making it accessible for teams with limited IT resources.
- **Clonezilla:** While Clonezilla is free and used by small businesses, reviewers note it requires more technical expertise and is less user-friendly for non-technical staff.



### Which OS Imaging &amp; Deployment platform has better integrations?

SmartDeploy is favored for integrations, with reviewers mentioning integration capabilities in recent reviews.

- **SmartDeploy:** Reviewers mention integrations with PDQ Inventory, PDQ Deploy, and Google/GSuite in recent reviews.
- **Clonezilla:** No integrations are cited in recent reviews.



### How do SmartDeploy and Clonezilla compare on customer support?

SmartDeploy outperforms Clonezilla on Quality of Support by a margin of 2.7 points (9.5 vs 6.8).

- **SmartDeploy:** Reviewers frequently praise SmartDeploy&#39;s support team for being knowledgeable, responsive, and helpful, with multiple mentions of positive support experiences.
- **Clonezilla:** Reviewers describe support as limited, with some noting that documentation can be confusing and that technical knowledge is required to resolve issues.



### Which is easier to implement, SmartDeploy or Clonezilla?

SmartDeploy is easier to implement than Clonezilla, with a 3-point advantage in Ease of Setup (9.1 vs 6.1).

- **SmartDeploy:** Reviewers consistently highlight straightforward setup, user-friendly onboarding, and minimal technical requirements for initial deployment.
- **Clonezilla:** Reviewers note that setup requires technical expertise, BIOS configuration, and manual steps, making it less accessible for non-technical users.



### Which product has better Web Interface?

SmartDeploy is favored for its Web Interface, with reviewers citing ease of use and user-friendly navigation.

- **SmartDeploy:** Web Interface is the most frequently mentioned feature, with 6 all-time mentions for Ease of Use and multiple reviewers describing the interface as intuitive and easy to navigate.
- **Clonezilla:** Reviewers describe the interface as obsolete or unintuitive, with no positive mentions of Web Interface usability.



| | Clonezilla | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 15 | 152 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (57.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (71.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Contact Us Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Clonezilla

**Not enough data**

### SmartDeploy

Pros:
- Ease of Use (6 reviews)
- Easy Deployment (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Licensing Issues (2 reviews)
- Missing Features (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Clonezilla | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 9.3 (114 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.0 (11 reviews) | 9.3 (115 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 6.1 (6 reviews) | 9.1 (100 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 6.7 (6 reviews) | 9.5 (98 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 6.8 (10 reviews) | 9.5 (106 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 9.6 (97 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.8 (11 reviews) | 9.5 (109 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Clonezilla

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### SmartDeploy

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Starter

Price: Contact Us Per Year

Key Features:
- Centralized single-image management 
- Model-specific driver packs (Platform Packs) 
- Flexible offline &amp; on-network deployments 

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/smartdeploy/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Patch Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Clonezilla** | N/A | N/A |
| **SmartDeploy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Clonezilla | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patch Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Status Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Wide Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Access/Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Monitoring &amp; Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Update/Installation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **IT Asset Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Approval Process Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic Patch Deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patch Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Support Ticket Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic Scans** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Active Directory Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting &amp; Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Maintenance Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Usage Tracking/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patch Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Server Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Vulnerability Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Clonezilla** | N/A | N/A |
| **SmartDeploy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Clonezilla | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Certificate Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Containment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Penetration Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Runtime Container Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Issue Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patch Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Endpoint Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Goal Setting/Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assessment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SQL Injections** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Server Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Clonezilla** | 6.4/10 | 5 |
| **SmartDeploy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | Clonezilla | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Server Backup** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Database Server Backup** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual Machines** | 5.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Repository Models** | 4.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **VM Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Clonezilla | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Backup** | 6.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Disaster Recovery** | 6.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Capacity** | 6.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Backup** | 6.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Differential Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incremental Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Storage Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Access &amp; Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Clonezilla | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Security Standards** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Data Protection** | 5.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Deduplication** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Ransomware Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SSL Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Backup

| Feature | Clonezilla | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Clonezilla | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bare-Metal Restore** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Replication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag &amp; Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compression** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Duplicate Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Monitoring &amp; Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-OS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup Log** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Escalation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sensitive Data Identification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Retention Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting &amp; Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Capture and Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Migration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Archiving &amp; Retention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Format Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### OS Imaging &amp; Deployment

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Clonezilla** | N/A | N/A |
| **SmartDeploy** | 8.9/10 | 98 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Clonezilla | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compression** | Not enough data | 8.5 (85 reviews) | 
| **Automation** | Not enough data | 8.9 (87 reviews) | 
| **Web Interface** | Not enough data | 8.0 (69 reviews) | 
| **Administration Console** | Not enough data | 8.9 (90 reviews) | 

#### Deployment

| Feature | Clonezilla | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Variety** | Not enough data | 9.2 (86 reviews) | 
| **OS Variety** | Not enough data | 9.0 (81 reviews) | 
| **Deployment Methods** | Not enough data | 9.4 (91 reviews) | 

#### Imaging

| Feature | Clonezilla | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Remote Imaging** | Not enough data | 8.7 (66 reviews) | 
| **Offline imaging** | Not enough data | 9.3 (76 reviews) | 
| **Online imaging** | Not enough data | 9.1 (72 reviews) | 

### Endpoint Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Clonezilla** | N/A | N/A |
| **SmartDeploy** | 7.2/10 | 6 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Clonezilla | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 

### Hard Drive Cloning

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Clonezilla** | N/A | N/A |
| **SmartDeploy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Hard Drive Cloning

| Feature | Clonezilla | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Clonezilla | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Image Splitting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Image Merging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bootable Media Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Full Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compression** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup and Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Disk Wipe** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **OS Imaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Disk Partitioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Disk Image Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Access/Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Format Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incremental Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Update/Installation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sync** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting &amp; Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Differential Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Image Deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bare-Metal Restore** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Disk Cloning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Protection

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Clonezilla** | N/A | N/A |
| **SmartDeploy** | N/A | N/A |

#### System Control

| Feature | Clonezilla | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Vulnerability Prevention

| Feature | Clonezilla | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Management

| Feature | Clonezilla | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Clonezilla** | N/A | N/A |
| **SmartDeploy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Clonezilla | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduled Backups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-Demand Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | Clonezilla | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Clonezilla | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [OS Imaging &amp; Deployment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/os-imaging-deployment)

**Unique to Clonezilla (2):** [Server Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-backup), [Hard Drive Cloning Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hard-drive-cloning)

**Unique to SmartDeploy (2):** [Patch Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/patch-management), [Endpoint Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-management)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Clonezilla | SmartDeploy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 57.1% | 11.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 42.9% | 71.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0% | 17.6% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%

#### SmartDeploy

- **Education Management:** 10.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.0%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 7.0%
- **Higher Education:** 7.0%
- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 6.3%
- **Financial Services:** 4.2%
- **Government Administration:** 4.2%
- **Computer &amp; Network Security:** 3.5%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.5%
- **Oil &amp; Energy:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 43.7%

---
## Alternatives

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## Top Discussions

### Clonezilla

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### SmartDeploy

- Title: [I have troubles with trying to use the capture images from machines so I keep a backup image of some machines.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/37341-i-have-troubles-with-trying-to-use-the-capture-images-from-machines-so-i-keep-a-backup-image-of-some-machines) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "All you need is to create 1 image in a VM client, then copy that image for each type of image or software use. IE: Engineering, Office365 users, etc. Then..."

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