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Z-DBackup

Freemium#75 of 150 in Backup Software

Z-DBackup: An inexpensive Windows backup option with broad backup methods and destination support. Ranked #75 of 150 in Backup Software by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan · 14-day trial; best for windows users wanting inexpensive general backup.

3.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
3.0 / 10
Pricing
Free plan · 14-day trial
Best for
Windows users wanting inexpensive general backup
Free plan
Yes
Server backup
Yes
Facts checked
19 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Freeware edition includes system-image backup for private use
- Supports full, differential, incremental, and synchronized backups
- Covers NAS, cloud, databases, virtual machines, and locked files
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only coverage excludes mobile platforms
- Some destinations and capabilities depend on optional modules
- The €39 workstation license is limited to Windows PCs and laptops

Our verdict on Z-DBackup

Z-DBackup is modular backup software for Windows PCs, laptops, and professional environments. It supports 1:1 file and folder copies, compressed and encrypted archives, bare-metal system images, synchronization, and several backup strategies. Its mixed backup scope suits people who want one tool for personal files, complete drives, network locations, databases, or virtual machines rather than a narrowly focused file-copy utility.

Pricing is straightforward. The Freeware edition is free for private use and includes system-image backup. The Workstation Version costs €39 as a one-time license, including VAT, and is intended for professional and commercial use on Windows PCs and laptops. That paid edition adds expanded backup-set limits. A 14-day limitation applies to freeware on Windows Server, while the product also offers server licenses. The published plans do not present subscription billing, making the workstation option a fit for buyers who prefer a one-time purchase.

The feature depth is strongest in backup control and destination flexibility. Z-DBackup can schedule jobs through Windows Task Scheduler or Z-Cron, run command-line operations, trigger pre- and post-backup actions, and back up to local, removable, network, NAS, cloud, FTP, or tape destinations through optional modules. Integrations include Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, HiDrive, Z-VSScopy, Z-TapeBackup, and Z-FTPcopy. Windows users needing broad coverage at a modest one-time price should consider it; buyers requiring mobile backup or a non-Windows platform should choose an alternative.

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Z-DBackup pricing

Plans Free plan · 14-day trialFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 19 Sep 2026.

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Z-DBackup fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Computer backup	Yes
Mobile backup	No
Server backup	Yes
Backup scope	Mixed
Restore modes	Mixed
Ransomware protection	Not verified
Supported platforms	windows
Free trial	14 days
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows
Integrations	8 integrations: Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, HiDrive, Z-Cron, Z-VSScopy …
Pricing	Free plan · 14-day trial (source)
Website	z-dbackup.de
Facts checked	19 Sep 2026

Z-DBackup integrations

Z-DBackup lists 8 integrations on its own site.

Dropbox
OneDrive
Google Drive
HiDrive
Z-Cron
Z-VSScopy
Z-TapeBackup
Z-FTPcopy

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