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Compare Macrium Backup & Restore and SmartDeploy 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (71.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $65.00 1 Device Per Year
Contact Us Per Year
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
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Star Rating
(152)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (71.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that SmartDeploy excels in user experience, particularly highlighting its intuitive interface and ease of use. Users appreciate how simple it is to create images and manage deployment packs, making it a preferred choice for businesses looking for efficient imaging solutions.
- According to verified reviews, Macrium Backup & Restore is praised for its robust backup and restore capabilities, especially for disk imaging and system recovery. Users find the auto verification feature after backups particularly helpful, ensuring data integrity.
- Users say that SmartDeploy offers a variety of deployment options, which significantly simplifies the imaging process for organizations. This flexibility is a key advantage for mid-market companies that require diverse deployment methods.
- Reviewers mention that while Macrium Backup & Restore has a smooth initial setup process, it may not always meet the specific workflow needs of larger organizations, leading to some configuration challenges.
- G2 reviewers highlight the quality of support provided by SmartDeploy, noting that assistance is readily available and effective, which enhances the overall user experience and satisfaction.
- According to recent feedback, both products have similar star ratings, but SmartDeploy has a stronger overall G2 Score, indicating higher user satisfaction and market presence, particularly among mid-market users.
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
SmartDeploy
Starter
Contact Us
Per Year
- Centralized single-image management
- Model-specific driver packs (Platform Packs)
- Flexible offline & on-network deployments
Free Trial
Macrium Backup & Restore
Free Trial is available
SmartDeploy
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
62
9.3
114
Ease of Use
9.1
62
9.3
115
Ease of Setup
9.2
50
9.1
100
Ease of Admin
8.7
40
9.5
98
Quality of Support
8.8
43
9.5
106
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
35
9.6
97
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
59
9.5
109
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
8.5
85
8.8
10
8.9
87
7.0
9
8.0
69
8.3
10
8.9
89
Deployment
8.8
14
9.2
86
8.2
12
9.0
81
8.3
13
9.4
91
Imaging
7.9
12
8.7
66
9.2
13
9.3
76
7.8
10
9.1
72
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
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.2
6
Agentic AI - Hard Drive Cloning
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
System Control
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
Vulnerability Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
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
Macrium Backup & Restore and SmartDeploy are categorized as OS Imaging & Deployment
Unique Categories
Macrium Backup & Restore is categorized as PC Backup, Disaster Recovery, Hard Drive Cloning, Online Backup, Server Backup, and File Recovery
SmartDeploy is categorized as Patch Management and Endpoint Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Macrium Backup & Restore
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SmartDeploy
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%
Education Management
10.6%
Primary/Secondary Education
7.0%
Information Technology and Services
7.0%
Higher Education
7.0%
Hospital & Health Care
6.3%
Other
62.0%
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
I have troubles with trying to use the capture images from machines so I keep a backup image of some machines.
1 Comment
AZ
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...Read more
SmartDeploy has no more discussions with answers
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