Compare Iperius Backup and Macrium Backup & Restore 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (57.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at €29.00
Starting at $65.00 1 Device Per Year
Iperius Backup
Star Rating
(49)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at €29.00
Browse all 5 pricing plansMacrium Backup & Restore
Star Rating
(82)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $65.00 1 Device Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Macrium Backup & Restore excels in disk imaging and system recovery, with many users praising its comprehensive backup management features. The free version is noted as particularly effective for basic imaging needs, making it a strong choice for users looking for reliable solutions.
- Users say that Iperius Backup offers an easy-to-use interface and effective auto backup scheduling, which simplifies the backup process. This user-friendly approach is appreciated by those who may not be as tech-savvy, allowing for a smoother experience when setting up backups.
- Reviewers mention that Macrium Backup & Restore has a smooth initial setup process, with many finding the onboarding straightforward and well-documented. This ease of setup is a significant advantage for users who want to get started quickly without facing technical hurdles.
- According to verified reviews, Iperius Backup is recognized for its reliable database backup capabilities, with users highlighting its ability to perform backups without errors and support for encryption. This feature is particularly valuable for businesses that prioritize data security.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Macrium Backup & Restore has a higher overall satisfaction score, Iperius Backup still holds its ground with strong performance in cloud and local backups. Users appreciate the flexibility of connecting to various personal clouds and external devices, which enhances its usability.
- Users report that Macrium Backup & Restore's auto verification after backup is a standout feature, ensuring that backups are completed successfully. This level of assurance is crucial for users who need to trust that their data is safe and recoverable when needed.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Iperius Backup
Iperius Basic
Starting at €29.00
Iperius Basic
- Drive Image / Disk Cloning
- Disaster Recovery / P2V
- Bare Metal Restore
Macrium Backup & Restore
SiteBackup Annual Plan & Perpetual
Starting at $65.00
1 Device Per Year
Centralized business backup and recovery solution for medium to large enterprises.
- Centralized management and control
- Scheduled Backup and Restore
- Local/Remote server options
Free Trial
Iperius Backup
Free Trial is available
Macrium Backup & Restore
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
33
9.1
73
Ease of Use
9.0
33
9.0
75
Ease of Setup
9.0
27
9.1
63
Ease of Admin
9.0
27
8.8
46
Quality of Support
8.9
30
8.7
54
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
24
9.1
41
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
33
9.3
70
Features by Category
Compatibility
9.3
17
9.3
23
9.8
10
8.9
18
9.6
12
7.7
14
8.8
10
9.0
17
Management
9.0
13
9.5
22
8.3
10
9.2
19
8.8
15
8.7
14
9.0
10
8.5
14
7.9
14
7.8
16
Compliance
8.8
13
8.6
14
8.1
9
Feature Not Available
8.1
6
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Server Backup
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Functionality
8.6
7
8.5
12
8.8
10
9.5
13
8.6
7
9.1
13
8.6
7
9.4
13
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Compatibility
8.5
10
9.5
16
9.4
11
9.6
14
8.8
11
9.4
13
Management
7.9
7
Feature Not Available
8.3
9
Feature Not Available
8.6
7
9.2
12
Agentic AI - Online Backup
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Compatibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - SaaS Backup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compatibility
8.9
18
Feature Not Available
8.3
12
Feature Not Available
7.1
7
Feature Not Available
Management
9.2
17
9.7
12
9.3
16
9.5
10
9.3
10
Feature Not Available
Security
8.8
14
9.3
9
8.8
15
9.5
10
7.6
13
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - File Recovery
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Administration
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
7.4
11
Not enough data
8.5
13
Deployment
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
8.3
14
Imaging
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
7.8
10
Functionality
9.4
18
Not enough data
9.3
16
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
Admin
9.0
17
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Database Backup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.1
8
Management
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
7.5
6
Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Functionality
Not enough data
9.5
23
Not enough data
9.6
19
Not enough data
9.7
25
Not enough data
8.2
17
Performance
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
9.8
20
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
23
Agentic AI - PC Backup
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Hard Drive Cloning
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Iperius Backup and Macrium Backup & Restore are categorized as File Recovery, Hard Drive Cloning, Online Backup, Server Backup, and PC Backup
Unique Categories
Iperius Backup is categorized as Database Backup and SaaS Backup
Macrium Backup & Restore is categorized as Disaster Recovery and OS Imaging & Deployment
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Iperius Backup
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Macrium Backup & Restore
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
15.4%
Computer Software
15.4%
Higher Education
7.7%
Education Management
7.7%
Architecture & Planning
5.1%
Other
48.7%
Information Technology and Services
17.5%
Computer Software
13.8%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Education Management
6.3%
Higher Education
3.8%
Other
51.2%
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Discussions
What is automatic backup software?
1 Comment
JF
WorkRails is an intuitive platform designed to simplify and automate services operations. It streamlines every step of the sale and delivery process - from...Read more
why is it difficult to enter cloud accounts?
1 Comment
Official Response from Iperius Backup
Our development team is working on it. It's on our road map. In the next future, you won't need to create an authentication ID but only Google username and...Read more
Does Iperius license expire? Is there an annual fee?
1 Comment
Official Response from Iperius Backup
Iperius Backup license is perpetual, it has no expiration date.
You don’t have to pay an annual renewal fee and technical support is completely free, by...Read more
Is macrium software safe?
2 Comments
RS
Very much so. We have extremely tight security and it was approved for corporate use at my company by net-sec team. Read more
What does Macrium Reflect do?
1 Comment
IL
Macrium Reflect backs up files and folders on an automated scheduleRead more
Macrium Backup & Restore has no more discussions with answers
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