--- title: Acronis True Image vs Macrium Reflect Home — which backup and cloning tool is right for you? description: Compare Acronis True Image with Macrium Reflect Home to find out which offers the best mix of performance, reliability and protection. canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/products/true-image/comparison/acronis-vs-macrium/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-13 --- # Acronis True Image vs Macrium Reflect Home — which backup and cloning tool is right for you? Now with boosted security From **€49.99** per year [Buy now](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/true-image/purchasing/?utm_webteam=product-header) [Try now](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/true-image/trial/?utm_webteam=product-header) Looking for help? ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is the main difference between Acronis True Image and Macrium Reflect Home software? Acronis True Image combines AI-based security, secure backup and Identity Protection* to completely protect your home computers with one simple tool. Macrium Reflect Home focuses mainly on local disk imaging and cloning, offering strong reliability but lacking integrated cloud storage or cross-platform support. ### Does Macrium Reflect Home still offer free disk cloning software? Macrium Reflect offers free cloning features which are available through their 30-day free trial. Acronis True Image has a 30-day free trial as well, where you can experience local and cloud backup options, ransomware protection, cloning and more. ### Can Acronis True Image clone a drive while Windows is running? Yes, Acronis True Image supports active disk cloning. This means that it enables its users to clone their system while Windows or macOS is running; no reboot is required. Macrium Reflect does not offer this and requires “offline cloning” through its rescue environment or bootable media. ### Which backup software is better for long term storage and cloud protection? With Acronis True Image you can backup locally and to the Acronis Cloud, ensuring both local and off-site protection. You have up to 10 TB of secure cloud storage available if you opt for the Premium plan. Macrium Reflect Home supports only local backups and does not have the ability to back up to the cloud. ### Which cloning and backup tool is easier for beginners — Acronis True Image or Macrium Reflect Home? Acronis True Image features an intuitive, easy-to-use interface with automated backup scheduling, live cloning and quick recovery. Macrium Reflect Home provides solid user experience but requires more manual setup, making it more suited for users with technical knowledge. Product help If you need product assistance, you can find helpful materials in the [Knowledge Base](https://care.acronis.com/s/support-portal/for-individuals). Or, post questions on our [discussion boards](https://forum.acronis.com/). Technical support For subscription owners, there is free, 24-hour technical support. Refer to the [Technical Support Site](https://www.acronis.com/support/protect-home-office/) to find the appropriate support contact. ## Make your smart choice between Acronis True Image and Macrium Reflect Home Acronis True Image combines AI-based security, secure backup and identity protection** to completely protect your home computers with one simple tool. Macrium Reflect Home focuses on disk imaging and cloning for Windows users, offering features like differential and incremental backups, as well as cloning and restoring. While both tools are out there for some time and are reliable, Acronis stands out as it is an all-in-one cyber protection tool including secure cloud storage and AI-based cyber protection to protect your personal data and digital life. ![Image 2: Acronis](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/b6f0f1affb044d26476ee5be319d441c.png) 0:31 [Acronis (0:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvzASCcrUX0) [![Image 3](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/aadbaf079ed3109ec512a9b9a5eb45dc.png) 100% Detection Rate and 0 False Alarms in independent tests](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-true-image-excels-in-av-test-certification-unmatched-protection-and-usability/) [![Image 4](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/4d5333d1ea505ec644f498b4b7d3593d.png) Best Windows backup software, PCWorld](https://www.pcworld.com/article/407021/best-windows-backup-software.html) [![Image 5](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/2f919f77b7afbe9e3386eef3a49b2135.png) Cybersecurity Excellence Awards Winner](https://cybersecurity-excellence-awards.com/candidates/acronis-cyber-protect-home-office/) [![Image 6](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/03fe5f638ee1ac6a581ecdd72554c749.png) Editors' Choice, PCWorld](https://www.pcworld.com/article/393356/acronis-true-image-review.html) [![Image 7](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/0d56ed0fe1ba43c51e1c0d7f180c1e1b.png) OPSWAT Anti-malware Platinum certification](https://www.opswat.com/blog/opswat-access-control-certification-oaccp-update-for-july-2021) [![Image 8](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/b2ce59307620ff669b7f1b88612fdd1c.png) TIME's Best Cloud Backup Services](https://time.com/4738916/best-cloud-backup-services/) ## Acronis True Image vs Macrium Reflect Home | Features | Acronis True Image | Macrium Reflect Home | | --- | --- | --- | | Offers | Complete cyber protection | Backup and cloning | | Supported operating systems | 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 (Protect frequent file changes by selecting individual files and folders that you want specific replicas of.) | ✅ | ✅ | | Full image backup (Protect an entire system — including OS, registry, drivers, apps, user data, and hidden files — allowing for easy recovery.) | ✅ | ✅ | | Active disk cloning (Make a replica of your system while it’s in use. Enable painless migration of all system data to a larger or faster disk.) | ✅ | ✅ | | Disk and partition backup (Protect individual disks or partitions.) | ✅ | ✅ | | All-in-one recovery drive (Acronis Survival Kit) (Recover your system data even if the OS fails to boot.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Recover to similar or dissimilar hardware * (Restore a complete system backup even to dissimilar hardware (e.g. new hard drive).) | ✅ | Limited | | Incremental and differential backups (Save time and disk space by backing up only files that have been modified since the last backup.) | ✅ | ✅ | | Backup scheduling (Schedule time-based backups, or set them to run dynamically based on events (e.g. when users attach a USB drive).) | ✅ | ✅ | | Cloud storage (Easily access, restore, and recover your data from anywhere.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Cloud storage upgrades (Expand your cloud storage as your data grows.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Microsoft 365 backup, including Outlook.com and OneDrive * (Back up your Microsoft 365 mailbox and OneDrive directly to the Acronis Cloud allowing for full account restoration in the event of disaster.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Local-to-cloud backups (Automatically replicate local backups to the Acronis Cloud, ensuring you always have an off-site copy available for recovery.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Cloud restores (Restore data from the Acronis Cloud with the click of a button.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Cloud sync and share * (Sync files to the Acronis Cloud and access them from any device.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Automatic mobile backups (Back up mobile data to your PC and Mac automatically when connected to your Wi-Fi network.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Integrated anti-malware and privacy features | | Anti-ransomware and cryptojacking * protection (Secure your critical data, apps, and systems against cutting-edge cyberthreats.) | ✅ | ✅ | | Vulnerability assessments (Identify security weaknesses in your operating system and the apps you rely on.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Patch management * | ✅ | ❌ | | Videoconference app protection * (Secure your data and ensure privacy when videoconferencing via Zoom, Cisco Webex, or Microsoft Teams.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Real-time anti-malware protection (Block cyberthreats before they can do harm with automatic anti-malware scanning of every file you interact with.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Antivirus scans (Ensure threats aren’t lurking on your computer by scanning for malware whenever you want.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Web filtering * (Avoid website-based cyberthreats by blocking malicious URLs from loading.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Quarantine and exclusions (Isolate potential threats in quarantine. Set exclusions to allow admin-approved processes.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Backups encrypted with user-defined passwords (Create encrypted backups for each individual user, with custom password protection.) | ✅ | ✅ | | Identity Protection ** (Protect your identity and personal information, such as social security numbers, financial details and more to prevent identity theft.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Electronic signatures (Acronis ASign) (Capture electronic signatures from multiple parties and record them in a blockchain ledger.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Blockchain notarization (Acronis Notary) (Confirm data authenticity with blockchain technology.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Easy management | | User-friendly cyber protection dashboard (Monitor everything at a glance, including backup activity, data statistics, and cybersecurity metrics for all your devices.) | ✅ | Basic | | Control backup-on-battery (Restrict backup activity based on your device's battery level. Optionally postpone backups when unplugged.) | ✅ | ✅ | | Back up on preferred Wi-Fi (Set cloud backups to run only over known, trusted Wi-Fi networks.) | ✅ | ❌ | | CPU load balancing (Streamline system performance during anti-malware scans with dynamic allocation of processing power.) | ✅ | ✅ | | Protection pause (Pause the anti-malware functions for a specified length of time.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Tray notification center (Track the status of backups and anti-malware protection with desktop push notifications.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Remote data management (Access your account and retrieve files or folders from your Acronis Cloud backup — anywhere, anytime.) | ✅ | ✅ | | | | Tech support | ✅ | Limited | | Updates | ✅ | ✅ | | Price | From **€49.99** per year | **$49.99** per year | * Windows only. ** Only available in the U.S. for Advanced and Premium subscriptions. ## Why choose Acronis True Image over Macrium Reflect Home? Acronis True Image delivers backup, cloning and security in one easy to use tool — something Macrium Reflect Home doesn’t include natively. Acronis True Image can do active disk cloning, automatically replicate backups to the cloud, and has integrated ransomware protection, giving its users a seamless, reliable and secure experience across multiple devices and operating systems. ### Acronis True Image: Easy and modern Acronis True Image is designed with a modern intuitive interface that focuses on being user friendly — even for nontechnical users. The menus are clear, and in just a few steps you can create a backup, set up schedules, clone a disk or scan your computer. * An intuitive dashboard with a clear overview. * One-click access to backup, cloning, protection, and more. * Reliable backup with integrated security. ![Image 9: Acronis True Image: Easy and modern](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/db1741158d87a130eb6396da5a91cbc6.png) ### Macrium Reflect Home: Technical and traditional Macrium Reflect Home uses a more traditional Windows-style interface. It is clean, but it looks more technical at first glance. It will require a short learning curve as it has a more “manual” approach and workflow. * Offline cloning and recovery with no secure cloud storage options. * Manual setup and command-line knowledge is required. * Technical and open source. ![Image 10: Macrium Reflect Home: Technical and traditional](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/c587c95b019bb5a2ab27139366644a79.png) ## Choose the Acronis True Image plan that meets your needs Essentials Local backup and anti-ransomware protection One-year subscription €49.99/year For 1 computer Cloud is not available Buy now * Flexible backups Protect an entire system — including OS, registry, drivers, apps, user data, and hidden files — allowing for easy recovery. * Active disk cloning Make a replica of your system while it’s in use. Enable painless migration of all system data to a larger or faster disk. * Quick recovery / Universal restore Restore your system and data even if the operating system does not boot, using a single recovery toolkit. * Ransomware protection Secure your critical data, apps, and systems against cutting-edge cyberthreats. * FREE UPGRADES to the most recent product version * Phone, email and chat support * Available for Windows and macOS Most popular Advanced Local and cloud backup and security One-year subscription €72.99/year For 1 computer 250 GB Buy now * Flexible backups Protect an entire system — including OS, registry, drivers, apps, user data, and hidden files — allowing for easy recovery. * Active disk cloning Make a replica of your system while it’s in use. Enable painless migration of all system data to a larger or faster disk. * Quick recovery / Universal restore Restore your system and data even if the operating system does not boot, using a single recovery toolkit. * Ransomware protection Secure your critical data, apps, and systems against cutting-edge cyberthreats. * Identity Protection Protect your identity and personal information, such as social security numbers, financial details and more to prevent identity theft. * Block viruses and malware Block even never-seen-before threats – by checking every file you interact with in real-time. * Cloud backup and features Access your account and retrieve files or folders from your Acronis Cloud backup — anywhere, anytime. * Automatic replication of data in the cloud Automatically replicate local backups to the Acronis Cloud, ensuring you always have an off-site copy available for recovery. * Microsoft 365 backups Back up your Microsoft 365 mailbox and OneDrive directly to the Acronis Cloud allowing for full account restoration in case of a disaster. * FREE UPGRADES to the most recent product version * Phone, email and chat support * Available for Windows and macOS Premium Up to 10 TB of cloud and local backup and security One-year subscription €124.99/year For 1 computer 1 TB for free Buy now * Flexible backups Protect an entire system — including OS, registry, drivers, apps, user data, and hidden files — allowing for easy recovery. * Active disk cloning Make a replica of your system while it’s in use. Enable painless migration of all system data to a larger or faster disk. * Quick recovery / Universal restore Restore your system and data even if the operating system does not boot, using a single recovery toolkit. * Ransomware protection Secure your critical data, apps, and systems against cutting-edge cyberthreats. * Identity Protection Protect your identity and personal information, such as social security numbers, financial details and more to prevent identity theft. * Block viruses and malware Block even never-seen-before threats – by checking every file you interact with in real-time. * Cloud backup and features Access your account and retrieve files or folders from your Acronis Cloud backup — anywhere, anytime. * Automatic replication of data in the cloud Automatically replicate local backups to the Acronis Cloud, ensuring you always have an off-site copy available for recovery. * Microsoft 365 backups Back up your Microsoft 365 mailbox and OneDrive directly to the Acronis Cloud allowing for full account restoration in case of a disaster. * Blockchain certification of files Confirm data authenticity with blockchain technology. * Electronic signatures on files Capture electronic signatures from multiple parties and record them in a blockchain ledger. * Ability to add up to 10 TB of cloud storage Expand your cloud storage as your data grows. * FREE UPGRADES to the most recent product version * Priority phone, email and chat support * Available for Windows and macOS **Give the gift of cyber protection** [Get Acronis True Image as a gift](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/lp/personal/gift/) **Need more details?** [Compare our products in depth](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/products/true-image/comparison/) ## What the experts say [![Image 11: Case study](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/3dc0b756d6b8386ea3560e65065bf142.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/renowned-composer-william-goldstein-relies-on-acronis-true-image-to-protect-his-valuable-music-files/) Case study ### [Renowned composer William Goldstein relies on Acronis True Image to protect his valuable music files](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/renowned-composer-william-goldstein-relies-on-acronis-true-image-to-protect-his-valuable-music-files/) “The backups I make with Acronis True Image are part of my life. They make it possible for me to access my work and be able to get back to it.” **William Goldstein** Grammy-nominated composer, pianist and recording artist [Read case study](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/renowned-composer-william-goldstein-relies-on-acronis-true-image-to-protect-his-valuable-music-files/) [![Image 12: Case study](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/a3eeb966eded0c71ac0aa3eb76db75e6.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/case-study-eli-yablonovitch/) Case study ### [Acronis True Image has saved my career on numerous occasions](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/case-study-eli-yablonovitch/) “I was hit by a ransomware attack and a gentleman told me on the phone that I should pay a certain amount of money to get my data back. But in the back of my head, I knew that I had the ace card as I had Acronis True Image.” **Eli Yablonovitch** Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at UC Berkeley [Read case study](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/case-study-eli-yablonovitch/) ## Trustpilot reviews Acronis solutions are trusted by thousands worldwide