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SuperDuper!

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Spec score 8.3 #46 of 151 in Backup software

What it is

SuperDuper! makes backup copies of Mac drives, folders and files, with mixed backup and restore modes. It can create bootable copies on supported configurations, although a copy can still be restored when it is not bootable. Copy jobs are described through plain-English sentences. Smart Update copies new or changed files and removes items no longer on the source, while scheduled copies can run with the app closed or when nobody is logged in. Destinations include SMB, AFP and NFS network shares, and the app can connect to a share when a copy begins. macOS Shortcuts can run before or after a copy, or when one fails. SuperDuper! 4 is a native app for macOS 14 or later on Apple silicon or Intel, not an iPhone or iPad app. Unregistered use has no time limit and supports Erase, then copy backups; registration enables Smart Update, scheduling and network destinations. The paid license is listed at $43.95 a month, billed not a subscription.

Spec sheet

Purpose
SuperDuper! makes copies of Mac drives, folders, and files for backup and recovery.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shirt-pocket.com
Supported platforms
macOSRead 23 Sep 2026 · shirt-pocket.com
Free plan
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · shirt-pocket.com
Support
The maker says most support cases receive a first response within one business day and that support diagnostics do not upload personal files.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shirt-pocket.com
Maker
Shirt Pocket was founded by David Nanian in late 2000.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shirt-pocket.com
Backup scope
mixedRead 23 Sep 2026 · shirt-pocket.com
Bootable copies
It can make bootable copies on supported configurations, and a backup does not have to be bootable to be restorable.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shirt-pocket.com
Computer backup
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · shirt-pocket.com
Copy setup
Copy jobs are configured through plain-English sentences that describe what the job will do.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shirt-pocket.com
Destinations
The app supports network shares using SMB, AFP, or NFS, and can connect to a share when a copy runs.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shirt-pocket.com
Free use limits
Unregistered use has no time limit and supports full Erase, then copy backups, while Smart Update, scheduling, and network destinations require registration.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shirt-pocket.com
Mobile backup
NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · shirt-pocket.com
On-device processing
The optional Apple Intelligence summaries run on the Mac, and the guide says nothing is uploaded to the cloud for those summaries.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shirt-pocket.com
Permissions
A complete copy requires Full Disk Access, which the app guides users to enable during setup.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shirt-pocket.com
Platform requirement
SuperDuper! 4 is a native Mac app requiring macOS 14 or later on Apple silicon or Intel, and it is not an iPhone or iPad app.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shirt-pocket.com
Restore modes
mixedRead 23 Sep 2026 · shirt-pocket.com
Scheduling
Scheduled copies can run when the app is closed and even when the user is not logged in.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shirt-pocket.com
Shortcuts
SuperDuper can run a macOS Shortcut before and after a copy or when it fails.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shirt-pocket.com
Smart Update
Smart Update copies new or changed files and removes files no longer on the source to make the destination match it.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shirt-pocket.com

Plans and prices

Unregistered Price not published Erase-then-copy copies only Read 23 Sep 2026 · shirt-pocket.com
SuperDuper! 4 license $43.95 a month Not a subscription Scheduling · Smart Update · Unattended copies · Use on personal Macs Read 23 Sep 2026 · shirt-pocket.com
SuperDuper! 4 license $43.95, paid once not a subscription · per user Unlimited scheduled & Smart Update copies · use on all your personal Macs Read 7 Oct 2026 · shirt-pocket.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Bootable copies supported on supported configurations
  • Plain-English copy job setup
  • Scheduled copies can run while logged out
  • SMB, AFP and NFS destinations
  • macOS Shortcut hooks included

Limits

  • macOS 14 or later required
  • Not available as an iPhone or iPad app
  • Smart Update requires registration
  • Full Disk Access required for complete copies

Who it suits

It suits Mac users needing drive, folder or file backups, including scheduled or network-based copies. It requires macOS 14 or later and Full Disk Access for complete copies.

Verdict

SuperDuper! combines straightforward copy setup with bootable, scheduled and network backup options. The unregistered edition is limited to Erase, then copy, while advanced functions require registration.

Where Specifiction places it

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