Backup · head to head
BDRShield vs EaseUS Todo Backup

BDRShield
Backup
Low-cost backup for virtual machines, servers, endpoints and SaaS from Vembu
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- On request
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The short version
- Only EaseUS Todo Backup has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: BDRShield published per-workload pricing has been replaced by a custom quote form, so the cost transparency that was a main reason to shortlist it no longer exists and you must go through sales.; EaseUS Todo Backup the free edition cannot clone a disk, partition or system; cloning is Home edition only
- They diverge on capability: BDRShield covers Agentless VM backup, EaseUS Todo Backup covers One-click backup.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which BDRShield and EaseUS Todo Backup actually diverge.
| Attribute | BDRShield | EaseUS Todo Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | quote | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux, Web | Windows |
| Founded | Unknown | 2004 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Backup).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in BDRShield
- Agentless VM backup
- Proxmox support
- SaaS backup
- Hybrid storage
- Cloud or on-premises console
- MSP multi-tenancy
Only in EaseUS Todo Backup
- One-click backup
- System clone
- Disk imaging
- File backup
- Cloud backup
- Pre-OS recovery
- OneDrive
- Google Drive
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
BDRShield
- A managed service provider whose margins do not survive Datto or Veeam per-endpoint pricingnot EaseUS Todo Backup
- An organisation running Proxmox VE that finds the major backup vendors do not support it properlynot EaseUS Todo Backup
- A small business needing virtual machine, server, endpoint and Microsoft 365 backup from one consolenot EaseUS Todo Backup
- A company wanting backup data in its own cloud bucket rather than a vendor-controlled repositorynot EaseUS Todo Backup
EaseUS Todo Backup
- Imaging a Windows system disk before replacing a drivenot BDRShield
- Scheduled file, partition and system backups on a home PCnot BDRShield
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
BDRShield
- Published per-workload pricing has been replaced by a custom quote form, so the cost transparency that was a main reason to shortlist it no longer exists and you must go through sales.
- The product was renamed from BDRSuite to BDRShield, so documentation, forum answers and third-party reviews are split across two names and searching for help is harder than it should be.
- Recovery orchestration and instant recovery performance trail Veeam and Rubrik, which is invisible in an evaluation and expensive during an actual outage.
- Support is priced to match the low licence cost, and complex escalations move more slowly than customers used to premium vendors expect.
- The integration ecosystem is thin compared with the incumbents, so monitoring, ticketing and professional services automation tool connections are limited for MSPs running mature stacks.
EaseUS Todo Backup
- The free edition cannot clone a disk, partition or system; cloning is Home edition only
- Outlook email backup and recovery is withheld from the free edition
- The Image Reserve Strategy is a paid Home edition feature
- The 250GB of cloud storage offered to each user lasts 30 days
- The product is Windows only
Pricing, plan by plan
BDRShield
On request- BDRShield$undefined/year
- Per-workload licensing quoted through a custom quote form
- Separate licensing tracks for MSPs and for end-user organisations
- Free 30-day trial with full feature access
EaseUS Todo Backup
Free- Home$40/year
- System backup
- Disk clone
- Cloud backup
Which should you pick?
Choose BDRShield if
- You need agentless vm backup.
- You work on Windows, Linux, Web.
- You also want proxmox support.
Choose EaseUS Todo Backup if
- You need one-click backup.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want system clone.
Questions people ask
- Is BDRShield or EaseUS Todo Backup better?
- Neither clearly leads. BDRShield starts at On request and EaseUS Todo Backup at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, BDRShield or EaseUS Todo Backup?
- EaseUS Todo Backup has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for BDRShield and Free for EaseUS Todo Backup.
- Does BDRShield or EaseUS Todo Backup run on more platforms?
- BDRShield runs on Windows, Linux, Web. EaseUS Todo Backup runs on Windows.
- Can I use EaseUS Todo Backup for free?
- Yes. EaseUS Todo Backup has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. BDRShield starts at On request.
- What is BDRShield best used for?
- BDRShield is most often used for a managed service provider whose margins do not survive datto or veeam per-endpoint pricing, an organisation running proxmox ve that finds the major backup vendors do not support it properly, a small business needing virtual machine, server, endpoint and microsoft 365 backup from one console, a company wanting backup data in its own cloud bucket rather than a vendor-controlled repository. Of those, a managed service provider whose margins do not survive datto or veeam per-endpoint pricing and an organisation running proxmox ve that finds the major backup vendors do not support it properly are not what EaseUS Todo Backup is typically brought in for.
- What can BDRShield do that EaseUS Todo Backup cannot?
- BDRShield covers Agentless VM backup, Proxmox support, SaaS backup, Hybrid storage. EaseUS Todo Backup covers One-click backup, System clone, Disk imaging, File backup.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
BDRShield: Is BDRSuite the same product?
Yes. BDRSuite was renamed BDRShield, and bdrsuite.com now redirects to bdrshield.com. Same company, Vembu Technologies.
EaseUS Todo Backup: What does EaseUS Todo Backup cost?
The Free edition is $0. Home edition costs $39.95. Enterprise edition costs $49.00. A bundle of 8 apps with lifetime upgrades is available for $199.
SourceBDRShield: Is pricing published?
Not any more. The pricing page now routes to a custom quote form for both MSPs and end-user organisations, despite marketing that emphasises a few dollars per workload.
EaseUS Todo Backup: What backup features are included in the free version?
The free version includes file, system, disk, and partition backups; full, incremental, and differential backup modes; scheduled backups; and encryption.
SourceBDRShield: Does it back up Proxmox?
Yes, agentlessly, which is a genuine reason to shortlist it since several larger vendors support Proxmox poorly or not at all.
EaseUS Todo Backup: Is there a trial period for EaseUS Todo Backup paid editions?
A 30-day money-back guarantee is offered. The free version requires no trial period.
SourceEaseUS Todo Backup: What is included with the Home edition?
The Home edition adds disk and partition cloning, Outlook email backup, image reserve strategy, and universal restore on top of free edition features.
SourceEaseUS Todo Backup: Does EaseUS provide cloud storage with Todo Backup?
The free edition includes a 30-day trial of 250GB cloud storage space at no cost.
SourceRelated pages
More on EaseUS Todo Backup
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