# SmartDeploy, Symantec Ghost Solution Suite vs Clonezilla Comparison

| | SmartDeploy | Symantec Ghost Solution Suite | Clonezilla | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 3.7 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 152 | 15 | 15 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (71.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (42.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (57.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us Per Year | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### SmartDeploy

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

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

### Symantec Ghost Solution Suite

**Not enough data**

### Clonezilla

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | SmartDeploy | Symantec Ghost Solution Suite | Clonezilla | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (114 reviews) | 7.1 (13 reviews) | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.3 (115 reviews) | 7.7 (13 reviews) | 7.0 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.1 (100 reviews) | 7.3 (8 reviews) | 6.1 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.5 (98 reviews) | 7.5 (8 reviews) | 6.7 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.5 (106 reviews) | 7.3 (13 reviews) | 6.8 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.6 (97 reviews) | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.5 (109 reviews) | 4.6 (13 reviews) | 6.8 (11 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### 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 & on-network deployments 

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

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Symantec Ghost Solution Suite

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Clonezilla

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Server Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SmartDeploy** | N/A | N/A |
| **Symantec Ghost Solution Suite** | N/A | N/A |
| **Clonezilla** | 6.4/10 | 5 |

#### Compatibility 

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

#### Management

| Feature | SmartDeploy | Symantec Ghost Solution Suite | Clonezilla | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Storage Capacity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | SmartDeploy | Symantec Ghost Solution Suite | Clonezilla | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Security Standards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Data Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Data Deduplication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Backup

| Feature | SmartDeploy | Symantec Ghost Solution Suite | Clonezilla | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **SmartDeploy** | 8.9/10 | 98 |
| **Symantec Ghost Solution Suite** | N/A | N/A |
| **Clonezilla** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

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

#### Deployment

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

#### Imaging

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

### Endpoint Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SmartDeploy** | 7.2/10 | 6 |
| **Symantec Ghost Solution Suite** | N/A | N/A |
| **Clonezilla** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

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

### Hard Drive Cloning

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SmartDeploy** | N/A | N/A |
| **Symantec Ghost Solution Suite** | N/A | N/A |
| **Clonezilla** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Hard Drive Cloning

| Feature | SmartDeploy | Symantec Ghost Solution Suite | Clonezilla | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **SmartDeploy** | N/A | N/A |
| **Symantec Ghost Solution Suite** | N/A | N/A |
| **Clonezilla** | N/A | N/A |

#### System Control

| Feature | SmartDeploy | Symantec Ghost Solution Suite | Clonezilla | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | SmartDeploy | Symantec Ghost Solution Suite | Clonezilla | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | SmartDeploy | Symantec Ghost Solution Suite | Clonezilla | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **SmartDeploy** | N/A | N/A |
| **Symantec Ghost Solution Suite** | N/A | N/A |
| **Clonezilla** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | SmartDeploy | Symantec Ghost Solution Suite | Clonezilla | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | SmartDeploy | Symantec Ghost Solution Suite | Clonezilla | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | SmartDeploy | Symantec Ghost Solution Suite | Clonezilla | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

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

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


**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)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | SmartDeploy | Symantec Ghost Solution Suite | Clonezilla | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 11.3% | 14.3% | 57.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 71.1% | 42.9% | 42.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 17.6% | 42.9% | 0% | 

### By Industry

#### SmartDeploy

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

#### Symantec Ghost Solution Suite

- **Research:** 14.3%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 14.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.3%
- **Higher Education:** 14.3%
- **Education Management:** 14.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 7.1%
- **Import and Export:** 7.1%
- **Cosmetics:** 7.1%
- **Automotive:** 7.1%

#### 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%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to SmartDeploy

- [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4313 reviews)
- [ManageEngine Endpoint Central](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1113 reviews)
- [Ivanti Endpoint Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/ivanti-endpoint-manager/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (137 reviews)
- [KACE Unified Endpoint Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/kace-unified-endpoint-manager/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (95 reviews)
- [Atera](https://www.g2.com/products/atera/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1186 reviews)
- [Macrium Backup & Restore](https://www.g2.com/products/macrium-backup-restore/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (89 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-acronis-cyber-protect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (742 reviews)
- [Datto RMM](https://www.g2.com/products/datto-rmm/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (780 reviews)
- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (438 reviews)
- [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (971 reviews)

### Alternatives to Symantec Ghost Solution Suite

- [Macrium Backup & Restore](https://www.g2.com/products/macrium-backup-restore/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (89 reviews)
- [KACE Unified Endpoint Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/kace-unified-endpoint-manager/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (95 reviews)
- [Ivanti Endpoint Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/ivanti-endpoint-manager/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (137 reviews)
- [Acronis Snap Deploy](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-snap-deploy/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (5 reviews)
- [ManageEngine OS Deployer](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-os-deployer/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (4 reviews)
- [CloneDeploy](https://www.g2.com/products/clonedeploy/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (3 reviews)
- [PARAGON Deployment Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/paragon-deployment-manager/reviews) — 0.0/5 stars (0 reviews)
- [DeployStudio](https://www.g2.com/products/deploystudio/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (11 reviews)
- [smartImager](https://www.g2.com/products/smartimager/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (1 reviews)
- [Enterprise PL/I for z/OS](https://www.g2.com/products/enterprise-pl-i-for-z-os/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (4 reviews)

### Alternatives to Clonezilla

- [Macrium Backup & Restore](https://www.g2.com/products/macrium-backup-restore/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (89 reviews)
- [AOMEI Backupper](https://www.g2.com/products/aomei-technology-aomei-backupper/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (18 reviews)
- [EaseUS Data Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/easeus/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (404 reviews)
- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (721 reviews)
- [Acronis True Image](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-true-image/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (71 reviews)
- [MiniTool Partition Wizard](https://www.g2.com/products/minitool-partition-wizard/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (56 reviews)
- [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4313 reviews)
- [IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2](https://www.g2.com/products/idrive-online-and-saas-backup-object-storage-e2/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1946 reviews)
- [MSP360 Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/msp360-backup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (548 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1398 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### 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..."

### Symantec Ghost Solution Suite

No discussions available for this product.

### Clonezilla

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/smartdeploy-vs-symantec-ghost-solution-suite-vs-clonezilla)