MiniTool ShadowMaker
What MiniTool ShadowMaker is
MiniTool ShadowMaker is Windows backup software for computers and servers. Its capabilities include backing up files, systems, partitions, and disks, with restore options across those same areas. The listed backup scope and restore modes are both mixed, and ransomware protection is included. A free plan covers file, system, partition, and disk backup and restore. Paid plans vary by license term and device coverage: Pro Monthly Subscription is $12.99 per month for one PC, while Pro Annual Subscription is $3.00 per year for two PCs. Both subscriptions renew automatically unless unsubscribed. Pro Ultimate costs $79.00 per month for a perpetual license covering three PCs. Business Standard costs $129.00 per month for a perpetual license covering one PC or server, with one year of free upgrades. Business Deluxe costs $399.00 per month for a perpetual license covering 10 PCs or servers, also with one year of free upgrades. The maker is MiniTool ShadowMaker, with headquarters in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and Hong Kong.
Who it suits
MiniTool ShadowMaker suits Windows users who need backup and restore for files, systems, partitions, or entire disks, including computer and server use. The free plan covers those backup and restore areas, while paid options accommodate up to 10 PCs or servers.
What it does well
- Free plan covers file, system, partition, and disk backup and restore.
- Includes computer and server backup.
- Provides ransomware protection.
- Business Deluxe covers 10 PCs or servers.
- Available plans include perpetual licenses.
What to know first
- The listed platform is Windows only.
- Pro Monthly Subscription renews automatically unless unsubscribed.
- Business Deluxe costs $399.00 per month.
Limits
The free plan covers file, system, partition, and disk backup and restore. Paid plans cover from one PC to 10 PCs or servers, depending on the plan.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | File, system, partition, and disk backup and restore | Free |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | License valid for one-month usage; automatically renewed unless unsubscribed · 1 PC | $12.99 a month |
| Pro Annual Subscription | License valid for one-year usage; automatically renewed unless unsubscribed · 2 PCs | $3 a year |
| Pro Ultimate | Perpetual license valid for lifetime usage · 3 PCs | $79 a month |
| Business Standard | Perpetual license; one-year free upgrade · 1 PC/server | $129 a month |
| Business Deluxe | Perpetual license; one-year free upgrade · 10 PCs/servers | $399 a month |
As minitool.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the MiniTool ShadowMaker website.
- Choose the free plan or a paid plan based on device coverage and license term.
- Use it on Windows.
Verdict
Choose MiniTool ShadowMaker for Windows backup and restore across files, systems, partitions, and disks, with ransomware protection and plans for computers or servers. The free plan covers core backup and restore needs; paid plans add different license terms and device coverage. Consider the listed Windows-only platform and the costs and renewal terms of the paid options when choosing a plan.
Questions
Is MiniTool ShadowMaker free?
Yes. The Free plan costs nothing and includes file, system, partition, and disk backup and restore.
What platforms does it support?
Windows is the listed platform.
How much do the paid plans cost?
Pro Monthly Subscription is $12.99 per month, Pro Annual Subscription is $3.00 per year, Pro Ultimate is $79.00 per month, Business Standard is $129.00 per month, and Business Deluxe is $399.00 per month.
Which plans renew automatically?
Pro Monthly Subscription and Pro Annual Subscription renew automatically unless unsubscribed.
How many devices do paid plans cover?
Coverage ranges from one PC on Pro Monthly Subscription and Business Standard to 10 PCs or servers on Business Deluxe.
Who makes MiniTool ShadowMaker?
The maker is MiniTool ShadowMaker, with headquarters listed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and Hong Kong.
Facts from MiniTool ShadowMaker's own pages
- Backup scope
- mixed · minitool.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Computer backup
- Yes · minitool.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · minitool.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Hong Kong · minitool.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Supported platforms
- windows · minitool.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Ransomware protection
- Yes · minitool.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Restore modes
- mixed · minitool.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Server backup
- Yes · minitool.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Paid from
- 3 · minitool.com, 20 Sept 2026
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