CDEmu vs DAEMON Tools Lite
CDEmu
cdemu.sourceforge.io
DAEMON Tools Lite
daemon-tools.ccSide by side
| Figure | CDEmu | DAEMON Tools Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 12 |
| Spec score · Virtual Drive Software | 8.1 (#7) | 9.3 (#1) |
| Image formats | libMirage lists support for formats including MDS, MDX, CCD, CUE, BIN, TOC, CDI, ISO, NRG, UDF, DMG, CSO, GZ, DAA and ISZ. | The product page says Lite can create MDX, MDS, and ISO files. |
| Purpose | CDEmu is a software suite designed to emulate an optical drive and disc, including CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs, on Linux. | DAEMON Tools Lite is imaging software for creating disc images and mounting virtual discs, VHDs, and TrueCrypt files. |
| Support | The project directs users to its support request tracker and mailing list for issues, suggestions and other feedback. | The free license includes limited support, while the Personal License lists 24/7 support and the Commercial License lists dedicated technical support. |
Plans
DAEMON Tools Lite
- DAEMON Tools LiteFree
- Free LicenseFree
- Disc Burn$3, paid once
- Personal License$3.99, paid once
- Image Editor$5, paid once
- Unlimited Devices$5, paid once
- Virtual HDD$5, paid once
- Bootable USB$6, paid once
- iSCSI Initiator$7, paid once
- Commercial License$18.99, paid once
In their own words
CDEmu
CDEmu emulates optical drives and discs on Linux, including CD-ROM and DVD-ROM media. Its kernel module provides a virtual SCSI host adapter that connects the Linux kernel with a userspace daemon, while libMirage gives access to many optical image formats, including MDS, CUE, BIN, ISO, NRG, UDF, DMG, CSO, GZ, DAA, and ISZ. Emulated media can be mounted in Linux, with automounting available. The project also describes experimental CD-R and DVD+R recording emulation, allowing blank virtual discs to be written with disc-burning software. Users can load and unload devices, check device status, and manage debug masks through command-line or GTK clients. The daemon exposes methods over D-BUS and can register on the session or system bus. System-bus use needs special permissions; session-bus use requires read and write access to the VHBA control device. CDEmu is free under the GNU GPL version 2 or later. The project lists official source tarballs and Linux distribution packages; third-party packages are not verified or formally supported.
DAEMON Tools Lite
DAEMON Tools Lite creates disc images and mounts virtual discs, VHDs, and TrueCrypt files on Windows. It can create MDX, MDS, and ISO images; its Image Editor can make images from discs, files, folders, and Audio CDs, and convert or edit those formats. The free edition emulates up to 4 DT and SCSI devices. Paid editions list capacity for up to 256 DT and 32 SCSI devices. Virtual HDD tools include VHD creation, RAM disks, and TrueCrypt file support. Disc Burn handles images, data, and audio on optical media, as well as copying and erasing discs. Windows Explorer integration can mount associated images and archives. The iSCSI Initiator connects to iSCSI targets so remote images can be used as local ones. Catch! lets users browse and back up Android, iOS, and Windows PC content over a local wireless network. The free license includes limited support and partner offers. The free plan is free; the Personal License is $29.99 as a one-time purchase, billed as a Lifetime Subscription, with lifetime updates and additional features. A 14-day trial is also listed.