DAEMON Tools Lite vs Virtual CD
DAEMON Tools Lite
daemon-tools.ccVirtual CD
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| Figure | DAEMON Tools Lite | Virtual CD |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 12 | 4 |
| Spec score · Virtual Drive Software | 9.3 (#1) | 7.5 (#14) |
| Intended users | The Commercial License is described as being for business institutions and developers. | The maker describes network solutions for companies with 5 to 5000 workstations and says its customers range from private users to multinational groups. |
| Purpose | DAEMON Tools Lite is imaging software for creating disc images and mounting virtual discs, VHDs, and TrueCrypt files. | Virtual CD creates images of optical media so users can access them without the physical disc. |
| 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 directs technical questions to its documentation, knowledge base, and support forum, and says it cannot provide telephone support. |
| Virtual drives | The free edition emulates up to 4 DT and SCSI devices, while the comparison page lists up to 256 DT and 32 SCSI devices for paid editions. | Virtual CD provides up to 23 virtual drives. |
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
Virtual CD
- Update$16.95, paid once
- Full version$34.95, paid once
- 5-user license (private use)$69.95, paid once
- 5-user license$119.90, 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.
Virtual CD
Virtual CD has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.