The test winner of the Stiftung Warentest: Acronis True Image and Paragon Backup
In the test Check of sections, only two Backup Tools with a "Good" ex: test winner was the Software "Acronis True Image 2013 Plus" with a total score of 1.7. The second place secured the Paragon-Software "Backup & Recovery 12 Home" (Note 2,3). The most important information at a Glance:
- Backing up and restoring your data works with Acronis True Image is easiest and fastest, was the opinion of the Tester. Also the complete system restore worked with the security Tool easily.
- Further plus points are collected the Acronis Software for automatic Backups that can be stored in the Cloud. Via the App, you have access to all the files. Price: about 50 Euro.
- The runner-up "Paragon" was able to convince especially in its handling. In the data backup and restore, it is missing the program, however, still at speed.
- In terms of "system restore" can pull "Paragon" with the winner of the test is the same. Special attention is given to the Software on the recovery disks. Price: around 40 Euro.
Backup: Acronis True Image
The test winner in CHIP-comparison
- The CHIP Download Charts (paid Tools) tops in November, also Acronis, the test winner of Stiftung Warentest. In the latest Version 5 GB of free storage, you receive additional space in the Cloud.
- "Paragon Backup & Recovery Home" ends up in the CHIP-Ranking only on place 4 and must include the "O&O DiskImage Pro" and "Norton Ghost" at the top hit enter.
- The stripped-down Paragon's Version of "Backup Recovery Free" reached # 1 in the CHIP for Free-Download-Charts.
The test winner in CHIP
"Deficient": abelssoft Backup 2013 disappointed in the (Goods)Test
- With the overall grade of 5.0, it went "abelssoft Backup 2013" to the last place of the test Rankings.
- Reason: The data recovery Tool could not connect in the Test data.
CHIP Test: a 5-star Alternative to data rescue
Secure Backups succeed not only with the space 1 by Stiftung Warentest: In the CHIP-Test were also three free Tools to the top of the Backup Rankings, continued. The following backup solutions received top marks (as of Nov. 2013):
- With "Clonezilla" to create a complete Backup of your hard drive and can burn to CD. After you restore the data, you can continue to work as if nothing had happened.
- "Personal Backup" software compresses your data before you on a USB Stick, external hard disk or in the network will be stored.
- The Tool "Cobian Backup" backs up your data automatically at regular intervals. The Software automatically detects new and updated Files and can also be used for the entire network.
The Top 5 Backup Software
Stiftung Warentest - the conclusion
- The complete data recovery worked only when test winner "Acronis" easily and also very quickly. In the case of other Tools, the restore failed. Backups should be secured and they will be on multiple disks.
- In addition to the paid-for backup solutions, you can put for home use also Freeware programs. Their functional scope is usually sufficient, absolutely.
- All the Details for the November Test you will find cost-free on test.de.
Tip: In our Backup Bible can you find the little ABC of data recovery tips and Tricks to Read.
