DAEMON Tools Lite vs HDClone
DAEMON Tools Lite
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| Figure | DAEMON Tools Lite | HDClone |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 12 | 9 |
| Spec score · Disk Imaging Software | 9.2 (#2) | 8.2 (#12) |
| Image formats | The product page says Lite can create MDX, MDS, and ISO files. | Images can be saved directly as VMDK, VHD, VHDX and VDI files for mounting in VMware, VirtualPC and VirtualBox. |
| Support | The free license includes limited support, while the Personal License lists 24/7 support and the Commercial License lists dedicated technical support. | Technical support is handled through Miray’s online ticket system, with a forum and FAQ also available. |
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
HDClone
- Free EditionFree
- Basic Edition€19.90, paid once
- Standard Edition€39.90, paid once
- Advanced Edition€69, paid once
- Professional Edition€99, paid once
- Professional Edition Portable€199, paid once
- Enterprise Edition 4x€299, paid once
- Enterprise Edition 8x€499, paid once
- Enterprise Edition 16x€799, paid once
In their own words
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.
HDClone
HDClone creates physical or logical copies and file images of hard disks and other mass-storage media. It works independently of partitioning schemes, file systems, and operating systems, including proprietary formats that might otherwise be inaccessible. For defective media, SafeRescue first skips damaged areas and then carries out the rescue operation. HDClone can make differential images containing changes to an original image, typically resulting in smaller files. Images can be optionally encrypted with AES and compressed, or saved in VMDK, VHD, VHDX, and VDI formats. Miray Virtual Disk can mount images, including VHDX and VDI, as Windows drives with read-only or writable access. HDClone supports Windows from XP through Windows 11, and an AppImage is available for Linux distributions. The self-booting package supports SecureBoot and includes boot-media creation setup for USB or CD/DVD. The free edition is for private use, supports up to 4 TB, and lists speeds up to 70 MB/s. Paid editions start at €19.90 once for Basic Edition.