Head-to-head · Backup Software
R-Drive Image vs Clonezilla
R-Drive Image leads on 0 checks, Clonezilla 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 scoreR-Drive Image · 6.1/10
- Free planonly Clonezilla
- Free trialonly R-Drive Image
R-Drive Image scores higher on our rubric for backup software: 6.1 against 4.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #30 and #43.
Clonezilla offers free plan; R-Drive Image doesn't.
R-Drive Image is the better fit for disk imaging on Windows and Mac. Clonezilla is the better fit for technicians performing free disk imaging.
- R-Drive Image fits best
Disk imaging on Windows and Mac
- Clonezilla fits best
Technicians performing free disk imaging
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Side by side
| Feature | R-Drive Image 6.1/10 Visit ↗ | Clonezilla 4.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.1 | 4.9 |
| Ranking | #30 in Backup Software | #43 in Backup Software |
| Best for | Disk imaging on Windows and Mac | Technicians performing free disk imaging |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free |
| Starting price | $44.95/device one-time | Free plan |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features R-Drive Image 2/4 · Clonezilla 2/4 | ||
| Computer backup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile backup | Not checked yet | — |
| Server backup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ransomware protection | Not checked yet | — |
| Specs | ||
| Backup scope | Mixed | Mixed |
| Restore modes | Mixed | Mixed |
| Supported platforms | Windows | Linux-based bootable environment; can image supported file systems used by Linux, Windows, Mac, BSD, Minix, VMware ESX, and Chrome OS/Chromium OS |
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| Our verdict | R-Drive Image creates byte-for-byte images of disks, partitions, logical disks, and files for backup, cloning, deployment, and recovery. It is aimed at home users, businesses, server operators, technicians, system integrators, and computer… Read the review → |
Clonezilla is free, open-source software for partition and whole-disk imaging, cloning, system deployment, and bare-metal backup and recovery. It suits technicians who need to capture, restore, or replicate computer disks across Windows,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
R-Drive Image — where it wins
- Byte-for-byte imaging across disks, partitions, logical disks, and files
- Bootable recovery, mounting, integrity checks, and command-line scripting
- Supports cloud, network, FTP/SFTP, WebDAV, and removable storage
Where it doesn't
- Paid-only product with no free plan
- Installed product requirements are Windows-based
- Advanced server and commercial capabilities require higher-priced plans
Clonezilla — where it wins
- Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, VMware, and Chrome OS file systems
- Provides disk imaging, cloning, bare-metal recovery, and multicast deployment
- Connects to SSH, Samba, NFS, and WebDAV network repositories
Where it doesn't
- Requires bootable media or deployment workflows for individual computers
- Focuses on disk and partition operations rather than continuously managed backup
- Network-based deployment requires technical configuration and administration
- R-Drive Image6.1/10 · 30-day trial
A feature-rich disk imaging tool with lifetime pricing and a 30-day trial.
Visit R-Drive ImageFull verdict → - Clonezilla4.9/10 · Free plan
A capable free choice for technicians managing disk images, cloning, and bare-metal recovery.
Visit ClonezillaFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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