Clonezilla Review
Free open-source disk imaging and cloning tool supporting 40+ file systems across Linux, Windows, macOS, and BSD for single-machine backup or mass deployment.
Verdict
Clonezilla is the go-to free alternative to Norton Ghost and Acronis True Image, trusted by sysadmins for bare-metal backup and large-scale OS deployment via multicast at up to 8 GB/min. It supports an exceptionally broad range of file systems, AES-256 encryption, and unattended scripted operation. Key limitations include no support for differential or incremental backups, no online (live) imaging, and a requirement that destination partitions be at least as large as the source.
Best for
System administrators and IT professionals looking for a free and open source solution for disk imaging and cloning.
At a glance
Pros & cons
- Supports 40+ file systems across all major OSes
- Multicast mass deployment up to 8 GB/min
- AES-256 encrypted images
- Unattended/scripted operation supported
- No differential or incremental backup
- Cannot image a live/running partition
- Destination partition must be equal or larger than source
Frequently asked
- Is Clonezilla free to use?
- Yes. Clonezilla has a free plan — Free; open source (GPL)
- Does Clonezilla have memory?
- No persistent memory — sessions don't carry over by default.
- Can Clonezilla do voice or images?
- Voice: no. Image generation: no.
- What are the best alternatives to Clonezilla?
- Browse the AI Tools Directory for related tools.
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