What is the main difference between Acronis True Image and Clonezilla software?

Acronis True Image combines AI-based security, secure backup and Identity Protection* to completely protect your home computers with one simple tool. You have different subscription plans and secure cloud storage tiers to choose from. Clonezilla, on the other hand, is an open-source disk cloning and imaging tool designed for tech savvy users, focusing on offline cloning and bare-metal recovery without automation or integrated security protection.

Is Clonezilla completely free to use for disk cloning and backup?

Yes, Clonezilla is a free tool that gives you disk imaging and cloning capabilities. However, it requires manual setup and command-line knowledge, as the platform was designed from the start to clone disks without interfering with the operating system. This makes it less user friendly than Acronis True Image, which includes easy cloning and automated backups for peace of mind.

Can Acronis True Image perform live disk cloning while the operating system is running?

Yes. Acronis True Image supports active disk cloning, enabling users to clone a running system without rebooting or going offline. Clonezilla requires you to boot from external storage media such as a CD, USB flash drive or USB hard drive. And it needs to perform the cloning in a preboot environment.

Does Clonezilla support cloud backup or online storage?

No. Clonezilla does not offer backing up to cloud or online storage options; it’s focused purely on local or network-based disk imaging. Acronis True Image, on the other hand, includes replication and recovery. When opting for an Advanced or Premium subscription plan, you also have access to secure cloud storage, up to 10 TB, combining both local and off-site protection.

Which tool is better for nontechnical users — Acronis True Image or Clonezilla?

Acronis True Image is more suitable for home users who need a tool that is easy to use and has an intuitive interface. It also offers one-click backups, cloning, recovery and built-in security to its users for peace of mind. Clonezilla is best for technical users or IT professionals who prefer command-line control and manual configuration.

Acronis True Image vs. Clonezilla — which is the best cloning tool?

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Advanced backup and cloning software or open-source cloning tool?

Acronis True Image combines AI-based security, secure backup and Identity Protection** to completely protect your home computers with one simple tool.

Clonezilla is a free, open-source disk cloning and imaging tool used mostly by advanced users or IT professionals. Where you can do offline cloning via bootable media but lacks automation, cloud options and built-in security.

For users at home seeking peace of mind that automatically can back up personal files and offers built-in ransomware protection, Acronis True Image is the tool to use.

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Acronis True Image vs Clonezilla

Features

Acronis True Image

Clonezilla

Offers	Complete cyber protection	Backup and cloning
Desktop support	1, 3 or 5 PCs / Macs	1 PC / Mac
Mobile support	Unlimited number of mobile devices
Supported operating systems	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS	Windows
Data protection: backup, cloning and recovery
File and folder backup
Full image backup
Active disk cloning
Disk and partition backup
All-in-one recovery drive (Acronis Survival Kit)
Recover to similar or dissimilar hardware *
Incremental and differential backups
Backup scheduling
Cloud storage
Cloud storage upgrades
Microsoft 365 backup, including Outlook.com and OneDrive *
Local-to-cloud backups
Cloud restores
Cloud sync and share *
Automatic mobile backups
Integrated anti-malware and privacy features
Anti-ransomware and cryptojacking * protection
Vulnerability assessments
Patch management *
Videoconference app protection *
Real-time anti-malware protection
Antivirus scans
Web filtering *
Quarantine and exclusions
Backups encrypted with user-defined passwords
Identity Protection **
Electronic signatures (Acronis ASign)
Blockchain notarization (Acronis Notary)
Easy management
User-friendly cyber protection dashboard
Control backup-on-battery
Back up on preferred Wi-Fi
CPU load balancing
Protection pause
Tray notification center
Remote data management
Tech support		Open source
Updates		Open source
Price		Free

* Windows only.
** Only available in the U.S. for Advanced and Premium subscriptions.

Reasons to choose Acronis True Image over Clonezilla

Unlike Clonezilla, Acronis True Image feels like an app. It’s built around a dashboard and “normal person workflows” – create a backup plan, pick local or cloud, set a schedule and let it run. It also has active protection to protect your precious files and system against cyberthreats. It provides the possibility to store backup in the cloud so you can access it from anywhere and always have an off-site copy available. Access personal files that are backed up to the cloud easily from your Android or your iOS device.

Acronis True Image: Easy and with built-in security and cloud storage

Acronis True Image is designed with a modern intuitive interface that is easy to use and combines reliable backup and cloning with recovery and protection, even for nontechnical users. You do not have to be tech savvy as it is super easy to use and has an intuitive design.

Detailed disk and partition layouts.
A toolbar of imaging/cloning options.
More pragmatic design overall.

Acronis True Image: Easy and with built-in security and cloud storage

Clonezilla: Technical and without cloud storage options

Clonezilla is a technical tool which can be used for cloning or bare metal recovery. It needs to be booted from external storage media, either a CD, USB flash drive or a USB hard drive, and knowledge of command line is required. So, the workflow is more manual as you will need to boot into it, select device-image or device-device, choose where to store the image (local disk or file server) and run it. It’s not “backup while you work”; it’s “backup when you can take the system / partition offline.” This means that you will need to be tech-savvy as it takes some time to understand how it works.

Offline cloning and recovery with no secure cloud storage options.
Manual setup and command-line knowledge is required.
Technical and open source.

Clonezilla: Technical and without cloud storage options

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between Acronis True Image and Clonezilla software?
Acronis True Image combines AI-based security, secure backup and Identity Protection* to completely protect your home computers with one simple tool. You have different subscription plans and secure cloud storage tiers to choose from.

Clonezilla, on the other hand, is an open-source disk cloning and imaging tool designed for tech savvy users, focusing on offline cloning and bare-metal recovery without automation or integrated security protection.
Is Clonezilla completely free to use for disk cloning and backup?
Can Acronis True Image perform live disk cloning while the operating system is running?
Does Clonezilla support cloud backup or online storage?
Which tool is better for nontechnical users — Acronis True Image or Clonezilla?

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