Top pick: Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows. Switching saves about $50 USD a year.
$49.99 USDa year
≈$71.27 CAD (converted from USD)
Every pick below has a free version.
3 alternatives
The editor’s first choice for most people switching.
Best for scheduled Windows image backups at no cost
Free standalone edition for Windows only. Downloading needs a registration form with a verified email. It has no Mac version.
Covers most of the same work, with trade-offs noted on each card.
Best for one-off disk images with a simple interface
Open-source graphical front end compatible with Clonezilla images. It works on Windows, Mac and Linux disks but runs only from boot media, so it cannot back up while you work.
Right for specific needs, or not yet mature enough to recommend widely.
Best for cloning many machines or unusual file systems
Free and open source with a text-mode interface. The server editions can restore dozens of computers at once. Its site lists Intel-based Macs, not Apple silicon.
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How each alternative covers what people use Acronis True Image for. Numbers link to editor notes.
| Feature | Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows | Rescuezilla | Clonezilla |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backup | |||
| Full disk and system image backup | YesNote 1Image-based, volume-level backup of the whole PC | Yes | Yes |
| File and folder backup | YesNote 2File-level and folder-level backup | NoNote 3Images whole partitions and disks only | NoNote 4Images whole partitions and disks only |
| Scheduled incremental backups | Yes | NoNote 5Jobs are started by hand and there is no scheduler | NoNote 6Only used blocks are saved, but jobs are started by hand |
| Recovery | |||
| Disk cloning and migration | PartialNote 7No disk-to-disk clone; restore an image to the new disk | Yes | YesNote 8Disk-to-disk and partition cloning |
| Bootable recovery media | YesNote 9Creates recovery media | YesNote 10Boots from a USB stick or CD and needs no install | YesNote 11Clonezilla live boots from USB or CD |
| Security | |||
| Active protection against ransomware | NoNote 12Helps you recover after ransomware but does not block it | No | No |
| Parity score | 75% | 50% | 50% |
Not covered by any free alternative yet: Active protection against ransomware. See all feature gaps
Switching saves about $50 USD / ≈$71 CAD (estimated from the USD price) a year. Prices checked ; ≈ means converted from USD.
Based on Acronis True Image Essentials, 1 year. Price source. USD to CAD at 1.4257 as of Oct 7, 2026.
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Acronis True Image is a product of Acronis, named here for comparison only. Platforms listed for Acronis True Image: Windows, macOS.