DAEMON Tools Lite vs USB Image Tool
DAEMON Tools Lite
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| Figure | DAEMON Tools Lite | USB Image Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 12 | 1 |
| Spec score · Disk Imaging Software | 9.2 (#2) | 7.2 (#26) |
| Image formats | The product page says Lite can create MDX, MDS, and ISO files. | It supports raw images and compressed images in gzip and ZIP formats. |
| Purpose | DAEMON Tools Lite is imaging software for creating disc images and mounting virtual discs, VHDs, and TrueCrypt files. | USB Image Tool creates exact byte copies of USB storage devices and restores images to devices. |
| Support | The free license includes limited support, while the Personal License lists 24/7 support and the Commercial License lists dedicated technical support. | The maker provides a USB Image Tool support forum. |
| System requirements | The FAQ lists a 500 MHz CPU, 256 MB RAM and 30 MB installation disk space as minimum hardware. | The current download requires .NET Framework 4.7 and Windows 7 or higher; the command line utility does not require .NET Framework or usbit32.dll. |
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
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.
USB Image Tool
USB Image Tool has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.