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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (47.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $65.00 1 Device Per Year
No pricing available
Macrium Backup & Restore
Star Rating
(69)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $65.00 1 Device Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansMiniTool Partition Wizard
Star Rating
(56)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MiniTool Partition WizardSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that MiniTool Partition Wizard excels in user-friendliness, with many users highlighting its straightforward interface for tasks like resizing, merging, and moving partitions. One user noted, "I’ve been using MiniTool Partition Wizard, and I have to say, it’s one of the most user-friendly disk management tools I’ve tried."
- Users say that Macrium Backup & Restore stands out for its robust backup capabilities, particularly in disk imaging and system recovery. Reviewers appreciate the auto verification feature after backups, which adds an extra layer of reliability, with one user stating, "I really like the ease of backup and restore with Macrium Backup & Restore."
- According to verified reviews, MiniTool Partition Wizard has received praise for its excellent customer support, with users mentioning "awesome customer support too" as a key benefit. This aspect can be crucial for users who may need assistance during their disk management tasks.
- Reviewers mention that Macrium Backup & Restore offers a smooth initial setup process, making it easy for new users to get started. One user highlighted, "The initial setup was very smooth for me, which made getting started quite simple," indicating a positive onboarding experience.
- G2 reviewers note that while MiniTool Partition Wizard has a slightly higher score in ease of setup, Macrium Backup & Restore still provides a solid experience, with users finding it "incredibly easy to use" and appreciating the comprehensive documentation that aids in understanding the software.
- Users report that both products cater well to small businesses, but Macrium Backup & Restore has a larger market presence, which may translate to more community support and resources. This could be beneficial for users looking for a widely adopted solution with extensive user feedback and shared experiences.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
MiniTool Partition Wizard
No pricing availableFree Trial
Macrium Backup & Restore
Free Trial is available
MiniTool Partition Wizard
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
62
9.2
42
Ease of Use
9.1
62
9.2
42
Ease of Setup
9.2
50
9.6
19
Ease of Admin
8.7
40
9.0
18
Quality of Support
8.8
43
8.3
32
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
35
9.1
15
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
59
8.9
42
Features by Category
Compatibility
9.1
17
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
Management
9.4
16
Not enough data
9.1
17
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
7.7
15
Not enough data
Compliance
8.6
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Server Backup
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
Functionality
8.5
12
Not enough data
9.5
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.4
13
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Compatibility
9.5
16
Not enough data
9.6
14
Not enough data
9.4
13
Not enough data
Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Online Backup
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
Compatibility
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Management
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Security
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - File Recovery
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
Deployment
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
Imaging
7.9
12
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
9.4
28
Not enough data
9.2
26
Not enough data
9.1
24
Not enough data
9.4
20
Not enough data
7.9
19
Not enough data
8.9
27
Functionality
7.9
8
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
Management
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery
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
Not enough data
Functionality
9.4
21
Not enough data
9.6
19
Not enough data
9.6
21
Not enough data
8.2
17
Not enough data
Performance
8.9
22
Not enough data
9.7
18
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
Agentic AI - PC Backup
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Hard Drive Cloning
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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
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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
Macrium Backup & Restore and MiniTool Partition Wizard are categorized as Hard Drive Cloning
Unique Categories
Macrium Backup & Restore is categorized as PC Backup, Disaster Recovery, OS Imaging & Deployment, Online Backup, Server Backup, and File Recovery
MiniTool Partition Wizard is categorized as Hard Drive Partitioning
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Macrium Backup & Restore
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
MiniTool Partition Wizard
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
16.4%
Computer Software
16.4%
Education Management
7.5%
Manufacturing
6.0%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
4.5%
Other
49.3%
Information Technology and Services
25.5%
Computer Software
14.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
5.5%
Higher Education
5.5%
Primary/Secondary Education
3.6%
Other
45.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is macrium software safe?
2 Comments
AG
Macrium Reflect is a secure option, granting you the confidence to employ it without worry. It is devoid of any malicious intent and serves as a completely...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
¿Can be used for external backups by copying from aexternal hard drive to another?
2 Comments
İ
partition to partition copy. Not file-based copying.Read more
MiniTool Partition Wizard has no more discussions with answers
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