Head-to-head · Backup Software
Acronis True Image vs AOMEI Backupper
Acronis True Image leads on 0 checks, AOMEI Backupper on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAcronis True Image · 7.2/10
- Free planonly AOMEI Backupper
- Free trialonly Acronis True Image
Acronis True Image scores higher on our rubric for backup software: 7.2 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #19 and #24.
AOMEI Backupper offers free plan; Acronis True Image doesn't.
Acronis True Image is the better fit for consumer full-image and mobile backup. AOMEI Backupper is the better fit for windows users wanting free imaging and cloning.
- Acronis True Image fits best
Consumer full-image and mobile backup
- AOMEI Backupper fits best
Windows users wanting free imaging and cloning
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Side by side
| Feature | Acronis True Image 7.2/10 Visit ↗ | AOMEI Backupper 6.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.2 | 6.7 |
| Ranking | #19 in Backup Software | #24 in Backup Software |
| Best for | Consumer full-image and mobile backup | Windows users wanting free imaging and cloning |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $49.99/yr | $39.95/device/yr |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Windows |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Acronis True Image 3/4 · AOMEI Backupper 3/4 | ||
| Computer backup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile backup | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Server backup | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Ransomware protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Backup scope | Mixed | Mixed |
| Restore modes | Mixed | Mixed |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | windows |
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| Our verdict | Acronis True Image is personal backup and cyber-protection software for home and office users. It covers Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, with support for full-image backups of computers, disks and partitions alongside file, folder,… Read the review → |
AOMEI Backupper is Windows software for backing up files, folders, operating systems, disks, partitions, volumes, applications, and system drives. It suits Windows users who need image-based protection, disk cloning, synchronization, or… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Acronis True Image — where it wins
- Full-image backup, disk cloning and Universal Restore
- Backs up computers, mobile devices, NAS and cloud destinations
- Active Protection adds anti-ransomware monitoring
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; annual pricing starts at $49.99
- Server backup is not included
- Cloud storage is limited by plan
AOMEI Backupper — where it wins
- Free Standard plan covers system, disk, partition, and file backup
- Supports scheduled, event-triggered, incremental, and differential backups
- Adds cloning, rescue media, encryption, integrity checks, and ransomware protection
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only, with no mobile backup
- Paid plans are licensed per PC or Windows Server
- Business and Server capabilities require higher-priced editions
- Acronis True Image7.2/10 · 30-day trial
Full-image, mobile and cloud backup for personal devices, with no free plan.
Visit AcronisFull verdict → - AOMEI Backupper6.7/10 · Free plan
A broad Windows backup and cloning tool with a capable free plan and paid upgrades.
Visit AOMEIFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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