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Best PC Migration Software in 2026

PC migration software can assist with moving applications, settings, and user profiles when changing computers or preparing a transfer. Compared on application migration, settings migration, and user profile migration, these options also vary in selective transfer and available transfer methods. IObit Uninstaller, EaseUS Todo PCTrans, and Endstate are among the products to weigh. Included devices and free-plan availability help indicate scope and access, while paid-from pricing offers a cost point for comparison. Before choosing, consider what you need to carry over and how much control you want over the transfer, then check the listed migration capabilities against that task.

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Research read 23 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

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Endstate

Free plan Open source LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1

Endstate focuses on moving Windows applications and supported settings, with local operation and selective restoration.

9.2 Free plan · paid from €4/mo Visit site
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EaseUS Todo PCTrans

Free plan Windows

Todo PCTrans offers several migration routes, including backup storage options and Pro features for profiles and unbootable computers.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $49.95/mo Visit site
3

ForensiT Transwiz

Free plan Windows

Transwiz provides profile and settings migration with domain-account assignment and selective folder handling. Its Freeware edition is available at no charge, but Azure accounts are not supported.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
4

ForensiT User Profile Wizard

Free plan Windows

User Profile Wizard focuses on reassigning an existing Windows profile rather than transferring it between computers.

7.1 Free plan · paid from $3.50/user/yr Visit site
5

MigrationMerlin

Free plan Windows

MigrationMerlin provides a guided network migration workflow with profile selection, optional extras, and progress details.

6.8 Free plan Visit site
6

NiloShift

Free plan Windows

Choose NiloShift if you need to transfer a Windows user profile and selected files or supported browser and Outlook data.

6.8 Free plan · pricing on request Visit site
7

PC Migration Pro

Free plan Windows

PC Migration Pro focuses on transferring user data and settings, with remote monitoring and update migrations available.

6.7 Free plan · paid from $19.95 Visit site
8

PickMeApp

Free plan Windows

PickMeApp offers distinct tools for transferring packages between PCs and relocating applications between drives on one computer.

6.7 Free plan · paid from $10/yr Visit site
9

Super Grate

Free plan Windows

Super Grate combines profile backup and migration with local and domain-based remote operation. Check WMI availability and administrator access before relying on remote tasks.

6.7 Free plan Visit site
10

UserFolderMigrator

Free plan Windows

Choose UserFolderMigrator if you need a free Windows tool for selective folder migration, profile backup, or restore, with reporting and recovery options.

6.6 Free plan Visit site
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ManageEngine OS Deployer

Free plan WebWindows

OS Deployer is focused on Windows deployment, with network and media methods and several deployment modes.

6.4 Free plan · paid from $645/yr · 30-day trial Visit site
12

FastMove

Free trial Windows

FastMove covers a range of Windows-to-Windows migration tasks, including apps, profiles, drivers, and folder sync. Check the trial limits and license scope before planning a move.

6.0 From $29.95 Visit site
13

IObit PCtransfer

Free plan Windows

PCtransfer focuses on moving selected applications and settings on Windows using storage. Its free plan may suit that specific migration need.

6.0 Free plan Visit site
14

Tranxition Migration Manager

Free trial APIWindows

Migration Manager covers Windows state migration, profile conversions, and deployment automation.

5.7 30-day trial Visit site
15

EhlerTech User Profile Central

Paid Windows

Choose UPC when you need centralized Windows profile backup and migration across PCs or profile types, with network storage and USMT support.

5.6 From $600 Visit site
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Parallels Desktop
by Parallels Desktop
Paid LinuxMacWindows

Choose Parallels Desktop if you need to run Windows or Linux virtual machines on a supported Mac, especially when Windows apps or Windows 11 on Apple Silicon are central to your work.

5.5 14-day trial Visit site
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USMTGUI

Free trial Windows

USMTGUI adds a graphical workflow to Microsoft USMT for profile, data, and settings migration.

5.4 Visit site
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Laplink PCmover

Paid Windows

PCmover offers selective PC migration with different edition limits and transfer support. Check that the files and programs you need are covered, since some software and specific drivers are excluded.

5.3 From $69.95 Visit site
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Swimage

Paid WebWindows

Choose Swimage if your team needs endpoint recovery and policy remediation across on-site, remote, or disconnected devices. It also covers migrations, rebuilds, and compliance enforcement.

5.2 From $4/user Visit site
20

Zinstall Migration Kit Pro

Paid Windows

Migration Kit Pro covers standard PC moves as well as offline, broken-computer and other listed scenarios.

4.9 From $59 Visit site
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Microsoft Windows Autopatch

Paid Web

Autopatch covers updates across Windows and several Microsoft applications, with scheduling, offline-device support, and reboot controls.

4.7 From $22/user/mo (annual) Visit site
22

Dell Migrate

Paid Windows

4.6 Visit site
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IDEAL Migration

Paid Windows

4.5 From €220 · 30-day trial Visit site
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KACE Systems Deployment Appliance

Paid Web

4.5 Pricing on request Visit site
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Zinstall Easy Transfer

Paid Windows

4.0 From $59 Visit site

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