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Paragon Backup & Recovery vs Rescuezilla
Both stand on disk backup tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
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Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Rescuezilla brings disk imaging, recovery and partition tools into a bootable live environment. Be prepared for its nonpersistent sessions and the extra step needed when restoring to a smaller disk.
Visit RescuezillaThe facts
| Paragon Backup & Recovery | Rescuezilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Paragon Software | Not published |
| Website | paragon-software.com | rescuezilla.com |
| On disk backup tools | #9 of 13 | #5 of 13 |
Paragon Backup & Recovery: what it does well
Rescuezilla: what it does well
- Free and open source.
- Boots from USB or CD-ROM without the regular OS.
- Can restore images made with Clonezilla and vice versa.
- Includes partition tools and deleted-file recovery.
What to know first
- Session changes disappear after reboot.
- Restoring to a smaller disk requires resizing the source first.
- Browsing large compressed images may be slow.
- Some network shares may require SMB 1.0.
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