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MiniTool ShadowMaker vs Veeam Agent for Linux
Both stand on disk imaging software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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.
Visit MiniTool ShadowMakerThe free edition covers core Linux backup and recovery needs, with incremental backups and source-side encryption. Review its one-job limit and excluded destinations, or consider the 30-day commercial trial for full functionality.
Visit Veeam Agent for LinuxThe facts
| MiniTool ShadowMaker | Veeam Agent for Linux | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Linux, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro Annual Subscription: $3 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 6 | 3 |
| Maker | MiniTool ShadowMaker | Not published |
| Website | minitool.com | veeam.com |
| On disk imaging software | #14 of 30 | #18 of 30 |
MiniTool ShadowMaker: 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.
Veeam Agent for Linux: what it does well
- Backs up whole computers, volumes, and files
- Supports bare-metal and bootable-media recovery
- Incremental backups use changed block tracking and snapshots
- Encrypts backup data before it leaves the source
What to know first
- Free plan allows one backup job
- Free edition has no commercial support program
- Free plan excludes direct object-storage backup
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