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MiniTool ShadowMaker

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From $0.25/mo Free plan Windows
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Spec score 7.8 #75 of 151 in Backup software

What it is

MiniTool ShadowMaker is Windows backup software for computers and servers. Its listed coverage includes file, system, partition, and disk backup and restore, with ransomware protection; backup scope and restore modes are both marked mixed. The Free plan costs nothing and includes those four backup and restore types. Pro Monthly Subscription costs $12.99 a month for one PC, with a one-month license that renews automatically unless unsubscribed. Pro Annual Subscription costs $3 a year for two PCs and also renews automatically unless unsubscribed. Pro Ultimate is $79 a month for a perpetual license covering three PCs. Business Standard is $129 a month for a perpetual license covering one PC or server, with one year of free upgrades. Business Deluxe is $399 a month for a perpetual license covering 10 PCs or servers, also with one year of free upgrades. Windows is the listed platform. The maker headquarters are listed as Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and Hong Kong.

Spec sheet

Supported platforms
windowsRead 20 Sep 2026 · minitool.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · minitool.com
Paid from
3Read 20 Sep 2026 · minitool.com
Headquarters
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Hong KongRead 28 Sep 2026 · minitool.com
Backup scope
mixedRead 20 Sep 2026 · minitool.com
Computer backup
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · minitool.com
Ransomware protection
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · minitool.com
Restore modes
mixedRead 20 Sep 2026 · minitool.com
Server backup
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · minitool.com

Plans and prices

Free Free File, system, partition, and disk backup and restore Read 20 Sep 2026 · minitool.com
Pro Monthly Subscription $12.99 a month License valid for one-month usage; automatically renewed unless unsubscribed 1 PC Read 20 Sep 2026 · minitool.com
Pro Annual Subscription $3 a year License valid for one-year usage; automatically renewed unless unsubscribed 2 PCs Read 20 Sep 2026 · minitool.com
Pro Ultimate $79 a month Perpetual license valid for lifetime usage 3 PCs Read 20 Sep 2026 · minitool.com
Business Standard $129 a month Perpetual license; one-year free upgrade 1 PC/server Read 20 Sep 2026 · minitool.com
Business Deluxe $399 a month Perpetual license; one-year free upgrade 10 PCs/servers Read 20 Sep 2026 · minitool.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free backup and restore plan
  • Covers files, systems, partitions, and disks
  • Supports computer and server backup
  • Ransomware protection listed
  • Plans cover up to 10 PCs or servers

Limits

  • Windows-only platform
  • Several paid plans renew automatically
  • Business and perpetual plans have high listed prices
  • Device limits vary by plan

Who it suits

It suits Windows users needing file, system, partition, or disk backup for computers or servers. The plan lineup also addresses organizations with one PC or server through 10 PCs or servers.

Verdict

ShadowMaker provides a free Windows backup tier alongside subscriptions and perpetual-license options. Compare renewal terms, device counts, and the different business coverage levels before choosing a plan.

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