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Clonezilla vs DRBL
Both stand on os deployment software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
Clonezilla provides imaging and cloning options for single machines and larger deployments, with broad file-system support. It does not support online or incremental imaging, and image contents cannot be browsed for direct file recovery.
Visit Clonezilla Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted
Choose DRBL if you need free, open-source tools to deploy and manage GNU/Linux clients over a network from one server. Look elsewhere if your server runs a distribution or version outside those listed in the installation guide, or if you need a beginner-friendly setup.
Visit DRBLThe facts
| Clonezilla | DRBL | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Linux, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | clonezilla.org | drbl.org |
| On os deployment software | #4 of 29 | #8 of 29 |
Clonezilla: what it does well
- Clonezilla is free software under GPL version 2.
- Server editions can clone many computers simultaneously.
- Images can be stored on local or network locations.
- AES-256 encryption is available for images.
- Clonezilla live supports BIOS and UEFI booting.
What to know first
- Destination partitions must be at least source size.
- Differential and incremental backups are not implemented.
- Online imaging is not implemented.
- Images cannot be mounted for direct file recovery.
DRBL: what it does well
- Manages GNU/Linux deployment from one server to many clients.
- Clients can boot diskless over PXE or etherboot.
- Includes Clonezilla for partitioning and disk cloning.
- Commands manage boot modes, files, user accounts, and clients.
- Free, open-source software with network and multicast deployment.
What to know first
- The installation guide says setup can be complicated for beginners.
- Server installation supports only the distributions and versions named in the guide.
- Microsoft Windows SAN booting is described as experimental.
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