HDD King
HDD King: A paid desktop rollback tool combining reboot recovery, cloning, backups and LAN management. Ranked #16 of 24 in System Restore Software by our editors (6.5/10); pricing: Paid; best for cross-platform reboot rollback with cloning.
At a glance
- Editor score6.5 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forCross-platform reboot rollback with cloning
- Free planNo
- Paid from€118 one-time
- Restore triggerReboot
- Founded1992 · Hannover, Germany
- Facts checked20 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Instant rollback on every restart with up to 30 restore points
- Disk cloning, 1:1 copies and backups for internal or external storage
- LAN-based central management for Windows and Linux desktops
Where it doesn't
- There is no free plan; the listed price is €118 one-time
- Rollback is triggered by restarting the system
- Deployment is limited to desktop environments
Our verdict on HDD King
HDD King is desktop system-restore software from Signal Computer GmbH for administrators, businesses, schools, authorities and private users. It restores a configured clean system state whenever a supported computer restarts. Windows 10/11 and Linux are supported, with multiboot for multiple operating systems. The software also combines system rollback with disk cloning, backups and LAN-based central management, making it relevant for organizations managing shared or repeatedly reconfigured computers as well as individuals who need a repeatable recovery state.
The published plan structure is simple: one paid HDD King plan at €118 as a one-time price. The plan includes instant recovery, multiboot, disk cloning, backup and LAN central management. Product information describes the license as perpetual, while institutional discounts are handled directly by the vendor. The feature set covers internal and external backups, configurable data partitions excluded from rollback, and up to 30 redefinable restore points. This gives buyers a single package rather than separate tiers to compare, but there is no free plan for evaluating the software before purchase.
Platform fit is centered on Windows and Linux desktops, with a LAN console for centralized administration. The vendor describes cloning to as many as 250 computers, which can suit school, business or authority deployments that need consistent system images. Support is available by email and phone. HDD King is a good match for buyers who want reboot-based system recovery, multiboot and cloning in one desktop product. Organizations that require browser-based or mobile deployment, or a rollback trigger other than system restart, should consider software designed around those requirements instead.
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HDD King fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | €118 one-time |
| Restore trigger | Reboot |
| Rollback scope | System |
| Protected devices | Not verified |
| Platform support | Cross-platform |
| Kiosk mode | Not verified |
| Classroom controls | Not verified |
| Central management | Yes |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux |
| Support | Email, Phone |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | signalcomputer.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Oct 2026 |
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