Backup · head to head
HPE StoreOnce vs Macrium Reflect

HPE StoreOnce
Backup
Disk-based backup with built-in deduplication
- From
- $5000/one-time
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Macrium Reflect has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: HPE StoreOnce covers StoreOnce Catalyst, Macrium Reflect covers Disk imaging.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which HPE StoreOnce and Macrium Reflect actually diverge.
| Attribute | HPE StoreOnce | Macrium Reflect |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $5000/one-time | Free |
| Pricing model | one-time | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Linux, Web | Windows |
| Founded | 2015 | 2006 |
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 HPE StoreOnce
- StoreOnce Catalyst
- Cloud bank storage
- Instant recovery
- Federated deduplication
- Encryption
- Replication
- Veeam
- Commvault
Only in Macrium Reflect
- Disk imaging
- Rapid delta cloning
- Rescue Media
- Incremental backup
- Scheduling
- Email notifications
- Windows PE
- Hyper-V
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
HPE StoreOnce
- Data protection
- Disaster recovery
- Business continuity
- Ransomware protection
- Compliance
Macrium Reflect
- Data protection
- Disaster recovery
- Business continuity
- Ransomware protection
- Compliance
Both are used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection, compliance, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
HPE StoreOnce
Nothing recorded yet. See the HPE StoreOnce review.
Macrium Reflect
- Business editions (Workstation, Site Backup) publish named tiers but no self-serve figure on their own product pages; only a free trial of the management console is offered directly
Pricing, plan by plan
HPE StoreOnce
$5000/one-time- StoreOnce Appliance$5000/one-time
- Catalyst deduplication
- Cloud bank
- Instant recovery
Macrium Reflect
Free- Home$70/year
- Disk imaging
- Rescue Media
- Rapid delta
Which should you pick?
Choose HPE StoreOnce if
- You need storeonce catalyst.
- You work on Linux, Web.
- You also want cloud bank storage.
Choose Macrium Reflect if
- You need disk imaging.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want rapid delta cloning.
Questions people ask
- Is HPE StoreOnce or Macrium Reflect better?
- Neither clearly leads. HPE StoreOnce starts at $5000/one-time and Macrium Reflect at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, HPE StoreOnce or Macrium Reflect?
- Macrium Reflect has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $5000/one-time for HPE StoreOnce and Free for Macrium Reflect.
- Does HPE StoreOnce or Macrium Reflect run on more platforms?
- HPE StoreOnce runs on Linux, Web. Macrium Reflect runs on Windows.
- Can I use Macrium Reflect for free?
- Yes. Macrium Reflect has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. HPE StoreOnce starts at $5000/one-time.
- What is HPE StoreOnce best used for?
- HPE StoreOnce is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection.
- What can HPE StoreOnce do that Macrium Reflect cannot?
- HPE StoreOnce covers StoreOnce Catalyst, Cloud bank storage, Instant recovery, Federated deduplication. Macrium Reflect covers Disk imaging, Rapid delta cloning, Rescue Media, Incremental backup.
Related pages
More on HPE StoreOnce
More on Macrium Reflect
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