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Clonezilla vs OwnBackup

Clonezilla logo

Clonezilla

Backup

Free disk cloning and imaging solution

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OwnBackup logo

OwnBackup

Backup

Leading backup for Salesforce and SaaS platforms

From
$5/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Clonezilla has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Clonezilla the destination partition must be equal to or larger than the source partition; OwnBackup own states its products are officially part of Salesforce, and routes pricing to Salesforce's Cloud Data Security page rather than publishing a figure of its own
  • They diverge on capability: Clonezilla covers Disk/partition imaging, OwnBackup covers Automated backup.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clonezilla and OwnBackup actually diverge.

Attributes where Clonezilla and OwnBackup differ
AttributeClonezillaOwnBackup
Starting priceFree$5/month
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsLinux, WindowsWeb
Founded20042015

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 Clonezilla

  • Disk/partition imaging
  • Disk cloning
  • Multicast deployment
  • Multiple file systems
  • Encryption support
  • Unattended mode
  • PXE boot
  • DRBL

Only in OwnBackup

  • Automated backup
  • Instant recovery
  • Proactive monitoring
  • Data seeding
  • Sandbox management
  • Compliance archiving
  • Salesforce
  • ServiceNow

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Clonezilla

  • System backup and cloningnot OwnBackup
  • Disk imaging and restorationnot OwnBackup
  • Mass deployment scenariosnot OwnBackup
  • Enterprise-scale cloning operationsnot OwnBackup

OwnBackup

  • Data protectionnot Clonezilla
  • Disaster recoverynot Clonezilla
  • Business continuitynot Clonezilla
  • Ransomware protectionnot Clonezilla
  • Compliancenot Clonezilla

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Clonezilla

  • The destination partition must be equal to or larger than the source partition
  • Differential and incremental backup is not implemented
  • Online imaging and cloning is not implemented; the partition being imaged or cloned has to be unmounted first
  • The image format cannot be explored or mounted, so a single file cannot be recovered from an image
  • Recovery media spanning multiple CDs or DVDs is not implemented; the recovery ISO must fit on one disc
  • Clonezilla SE requires a DRBL server to be prepared in advance and the target machine to boot from the network
  • Runs only on x86 or x86-64 processors and needs at least 196 MB of RAM

OwnBackup

  • Own states its products are officially part of Salesforce, and routes pricing to Salesforce's Cloud Data Security page rather than publishing a figure of its own

Pricing, plan by plan

Clonezilla

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Disk cloning
    • Multicast
    • Multiple file systems

OwnBackup

$5/month
  • OwnBackup$5/month
    • Daily backup
    • Instant recovery
    • Proactive monitoring

Which should you pick?

Choose Clonezilla if

  • You need disk/partition imaging.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, Windows.
  • You also want disk cloning.
Clonezilla review

Choose OwnBackup if

  • You need automated backup.
  • You also want instant recovery.
OwnBackup review

Questions people ask

Is Clonezilla or OwnBackup better?
Neither clearly leads. Clonezilla starts at Free and OwnBackup at $5/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clonezilla or OwnBackup?
Clonezilla has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Clonezilla and $5/month for OwnBackup.
Does Clonezilla or OwnBackup run on more platforms?
Clonezilla runs on Linux, Windows. OwnBackup runs on Web.
Can I use Clonezilla for free?
Yes. Clonezilla has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. OwnBackup starts at $5/month.
What is Clonezilla best used for?
Clonezilla is most often used for system backup and cloning, disk imaging and restoration, mass deployment scenarios, enterprise-scale cloning operations. Of those, system backup and cloning and disk imaging and restoration are not what OwnBackup is typically brought in for.
What can Clonezilla do that OwnBackup cannot?
Clonezilla covers Disk/partition imaging, Disk cloning, Multicast deployment, Multiple file systems. OwnBackup covers Automated backup, Instant recovery, Proactive monitoring, Data seeding.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Clonezilla: Is Clonezilla free?

Yes, Clonezilla is completely free and open-source software licensed under GNU General Public License version 2. There are no paid versions, premium features, or subscription costs.

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OwnBackup: How do I get pricing information?

Pricing is available through a demo request. The homepage directs visitors to 'Get a Demo' to discuss specific costs. Ownbackup (now Own by Salesforce) provides Backup & Recover, Data Security, Data Mask & Seed, and Archive products.

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Clonezilla: What Clonezilla editions are available at no cost?

All three editions are free: Clonezilla Live for individual machine backups, Clonezilla Lite Server for mass deployment, and Clonezilla SE for large-scale enterprise cloning operations.

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OwnBackup: Can I access pricing without talking to sales?

No. The pricing page exists at salesforce.com but the homepage directs all interested buyers through the 'Get a Demo' sales contact process.

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Clonezilla: Can I use Clonezilla commercially?

Yes, Clonezilla's GPL v2 license allows free commercial use. The software is open-source and requires no licensing fees for any deployment scenario.

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