Backup Pro 27 marks the latest edition of this popular multipurpose Windows backup solution from software experts, Ashampoo. This is an easy-to-use backup solution supporting both file and full disk image backups alongside the direct integration of several popular cloud storage services including those from Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive and Dropbox.
Now on version 27 as of writing this review in August 2026, Backup Pro 27 has been further refined with various new and upgraded features helping to extend the overall usefulness of what is already a solid backup tool. Notable enhancements include a fully revised application interface making it easier to find included features, enhanced cloud backup performance, improved reporting and statistics, more intuitive backup plan creation, improved BitLocker support plus a more powerful restoration system which I am very keen to see in action.
The previous edition of this multipurpose backup application, Backup Pro 26, has been a personal favourite of mine and notable as one of the top-rated multipurpose backup solutions tested here on BestBackupReviews.com. Naturally I am looking forward to trying out this latest edition and reviewing some of the new and updated features that Backup Pro 27 has on offer – Vamos.
Key Features
New & Enhanced Features:
- Upgraded Real-time Backups: The latest and most advanced real-time backup technology ensures nothing gets missed form an always-on Windows backup.
- “Easy Backup” Technology: A new approach to making ad-hoc backups even faster and more flexible than ever before.
- Enhanced BitLocker Support: Unlock Microsoft BitLocker encrypted drives within the Backup Pro application for faster backup configuration.
- Automatic Shutdown on Completion: Automatically set a PC to shut down upon the successful completion of a backup job.
- Improved Desktop Application: The latest design of Backup Pro features a new menu system and makes finding built-in functionality easy.
- Improved NAS support: Support is available for NAS systems including those from leading manufacturers such as Synology, QNAP and WD My Cloud.
- Improved Application Stability: A newly improved backup engine ensures backup jobs are stable and performance optimised for the latest editions of Windows.
Already Proven Features:
- Full Windows 11 Support: Support is provided for modern editions of the Windows operating system up to and including Windows 11.
- Well-designed & Easy to Use: Continuous refinement of the Backup Pro desktop application helps to make backing-up simple and straightforward.
- Disk Image Backups: Support for making partition, disk and full system image-based backups is available.
- Multiple Backup Methodologies: Choose between full backups each time or more performance optimised incremental methodologies.
- Zero-knowledge Encryption: Protect backups with strong encryption (up to AES 256-bit) ensuring stored data always remains safe.
- Advanced Real-time Backups: The latest and most advanced real-time backup technology ensures nothing gets missed form an always-on Windows backup.
- Historic File Versioning: Easily specify custom historic file versioning periods across all backup types for enhanced protection against data-loss and malware.
- Built-in NAS support: Support is available for NAS systems including those from leading manufacturers including Synology, QNAP and WD My Cloud.
- System Recovery Media: Built-in support for making bootable system recovery media (including full UEFI support) is included.
- Automatic Shutdown on Completion: Automatically set a PC to shut down upon the successful completion of a backup job.
- Free Email Notifications: Receive backup status notifications from backup Pro 27 when signed in to a (free-to-use) Ashampoo account (no SMTP details are required).
Licensing & Pricing:
- Perpetual Pricing Available: Available as a one-off purchase at just $60 per PC.
- Subscription Options: An annual subscription covers use across 3x PCs for just $16 per year (including free upgrades to any new editions released during the subscription).
- 30-Day Free Trial Available: A 30-Day free trial of Backup Pro 27 is also available which requires a free Ashampoo account, else it is limited to just 10-days.
Backup Pro 27 Usability
In this first section of my review, I will be downloading and then installing Ashampoo Backup Pro 27 on my own Windows PC. I will then be testing out how well this application performs during a range of real-world backup scenarios. This begins by downloading the software itself and then installing it before moving on to trying out some of the many backup related features available.
What’s New in Backup Pro 27?
Before I try out Backup Pro 27, I want to look at some of the new and upgraded features found in this latest edition. This begins with a look at the new and fully refreshed interface for the desktop application which not only looks really good, but promises to help make navigating between the different features found in the software much easier.
Putting this sleek new look aside for a minute and there are also plenty of actual backup-related performance and usability improvements which need to be mentioned as well. This begins with improvements to the actual backup engine itself providing up to 30% faster cloud backups alongside a fully upgraded file recovery system allowing easier recovery of individual files from a backup set than was typically the case in previous editions.
Also upgraded in version 27 is a newly revamped backup plan management page which forms the core component for making and managing backup sets. Not only does this new page make running and editing any existing backup plans really easy, but the improved plan creation tool means it is now easier than ever to create a new and customised backup plan from scratch.
Moving on and we also see many smaller (yet still very valuable) upgrades and enhancements which help Backup Pro continue to cement its position as a leading multipurpose backup utility. Some of these enhancements include upgrades to the backup status and SMART disk reporting tools, a new side panel design providing easier access to commonly used features, a new recovery media creation module, improved check & repair tools plus upgraded BitLocker support to round things off with.
Whilst there might not be too many completely brand-new features found within this latest edition of Backup Pro, I believe it is important to highlight that this is already a well-established application and, as a tool already capable of virtually everything that would be required from such a backup solution, it isn’t lacking many features to begin with. With this in mind, it is worth considering the many upgrades and improvements which Ashampoo have made in this latest edition over and above the new features, useful and appreciated that they are.
Installing Backup Pro 27
Installing Backup Pro 27 begins at the official Ashampoo website where a 30-day free trial can be started (this 30-day trial requires a free Ashampoo account be used, else it is limited to just 10-days without). As is always the case with any Ashampoo software, installation of Backup Pro 27 was simple and straightforward in my own instance and, when making use of the default installation options, more-or-less automatic as well.
One of the first steps during this installation process will see the installer notify users that the software must be registered before being used or, alternatively, the fully functional free trial activated before continuing. Upon completing these registration steps, the installation of Backup Pro 27 was soon complete upon my own device and the application itself ready for use.
NB – Remember, Ashampoo offer a full 30-day free trial of Backup Pro 27 should you wish to try this software out for yourself, click to visit the official Ashampoo website for full details.
Making Disk Image Backups
Backup Pro 27 supports various methods for keeping a Windows PC backed up and in this first section of my review I will be covering this backup-focused functionality. This first involves looking at the making of disk image backups and why for many PC users this image-based approach forms the ideal way of ensuring absolutely everything on a device (including the operating system plus all installed applications) is included in a back-up set.
NB – Disk image backups work by making a full and exact (1:1) copy of a disk (or disks) which make up a PC meaning all user data, installed applications and system settings can also be recovered. For example, if a hard drive fails, a new hard drive can be installed and the existing operating system can be recovered along with all files, settings and installed applications also restored as a part of the recovery process.
When creating any new backup set within Backup Pro 27, one of the first things the application will ask of us is to choose between backing up individual files and folders or entire disk drives (i.e. making full disk image backups). In this section I will choose the “drive” option as I will be focusing on disk image-based backups for now, but I will have a look at the file-level option in more detail later on.
Having chosen the backup type, we must then specify the drive (or drives) to be backed up and the target location upon which any data originating from this new backup set will be stored. As can be seen above, Backup Pro 27 makes it really easy to simply select any included drives from a list of those available on the system and then specify the target location and folder in which the backed-up data will reside.
NB – Backup Pro 27 allows the saving of disk image backups both to locally attached storage or one of the various cloud storage providers integrated directly into the application.
With the source disk to be backed up selected and a target device for storing data specified, we can next elect to optionally enable both data compression and encryption on the next page. As can be seen below, Ashampoo have streamlined this new configuration page in the latest edition of Backup Pro meaning we simply need to toggle two sliders for making use of compression, encryption or both.
Despite this newly simplified interface, simply toggling the second switch and entering a strong password will see Backup Pro 27 applying highly secure AES 256-bit encryption to the backup set which is widely considered as one of the most secure forms of encryption. With this encryption optionally configured, we can also specify whether or not to compress the backup (for saving disk space at the expense of a slightly slower backup) before configuring the backup set further on the next setup page as can be seen below.
This is an important step as it is almost always a good idea to encrypt a backup set (unless you have specific reasons not to) and when setting up such encryption it is also very important to remember the password which is set.
NB – When using zero-knowledge encryption (as is the case here) there is no way of resetting the password if it is lost or forgotten. If you do forget this password then Ashampoo will have no means to re-set it and the backup will become inaccessible and of no use.
After encryption and compression are set, the new settings overview page brings many of the most important backup settings together in a single and easy to configure view. From here we can give the backup set an easy-to-understand name, enable automatic (plug & play) running of the backup, set the power profile being used (ideal for laptop users), turn on automatic validation, set an automatic schedule and (importantly) also specify the historic versioning period which will be maintained.
One of the most important aspects of a good backup (and something which makes backups much safer for protecting data versus file synchronisation) is the ability to keep multiple historic copies (versions) of any files which are a part of the set. As can be seen above, Backup Pro 27 allows users to specify the total number of full backups to be kept with incremental-only plans also available alongside options for making additional full backups after a specified number of incremental backups have been made (thus providing additional resilience in the process).
NB – A good backup set which is configured to keep multiple historic versions of files can also provide one of the best means of mitigation against modern dangers including malware and ransomware. For more information on this particular topic, be sure to read my guide to How Backup Software Can Help Protect Against Ransomware.
It is at this point in the configuration, having now specified historic versioning options, we can optionally specify a fixed schedule for running this new backup set automatically. As well as this, we can also make use of Backup pro’s “plug & play” (auto start) option which will set the backup running automatically when any specified external hard drives are plugged into this device.
As can be seen above, Ashampoo have made it easy within Backup Pro to set a basic daily or weekly schedule with pre-made options available for either approach (automatically running missed backups can also be set here if required). The advanced option allows for multiple custom events (times) to be added to a single schedule meaning more complex schedules can be created (e.g. backing up at 2pm and 6pm every day and then every Friday at 9pm).
NB – Backup Pro 27 allows use of the “plug & play” option alongside the fixed schedule and both can be used together. This means we can set the backup running automatically whenever an external hard drive is plugged in to the device as well as on a fixed schedule whilst this device remains plugged in thereafter.
While this advanced schedule builder is really useful and powerful enough to ensure all Backup Pro users can get the schedule they require, I would like to see Ashampoo add an easier way of running backups continuously with a fixed delay specified (e.g. “run the backup every ‘x’ hour(s)” would be a helpful addition).
Finally, as can be seen above, we can also optionally turn on email-based backup reports (which require a free to use Ashampoo account be configured to use) plus one final (and very important) setting which is configuring that backup set verification happens automatically after backing up is complete (if required, else it can be run manually on an ad-hoc basis).
With configuration now complete, this new backup plan can be set running manually via the Backup Plans page (see above) or simply left for the automatic schedule to start as and when applicable. The above Backup Plans page provides real-time progress reporting as any backup set is running and, via the drop-down menu for each set, allows running backups and backup set verifications manually.
NB – Whilst automatic verification can be enabled for any backup set created inside of Backup Pro 27, it remains good practice to actually test recovering some files for real, from time-to-time, to ensure everything is actually working as expected.
And with this, the disk image backup set is complete and running as expected. Thanks to the newly designed configuration interface (which now omits the pre-made backup templates found in earlier versions of Backup Pro), Ashampoo have clearly worked very hard to make backup set configuration both highly flexible while still remaining intuitive and easy to understand.
Making Cloud Backups
As I have already mentioned in this review, one of the best features of the Ashampoo Backup Pro software line is its versatility and the number of backup configuration options available. This versatility also extends to the software having integrated a good range of third-party cloud storage services including several notable favourites such as Microsoft OneDrive, Dropbox and Google Drive.
The full list of cloud storage providers available within Backup Pro 27 is as follows:
- Dropbox
- Microsoft OneDrive
- Google Drive
- OneDrive for Business
- Strato HiDrive
- 1&1 cloud storage
- MagentaCLOUD
- ownCloud
- nextCloud
- WebDAV (any WebDAV supported service)
As was the case when creating a disk image-based backup earlier on, when creating a cloud backup within Backup Pro 27 we will see the newly refreshed interface which first prompts users to first select either a file-level or disk image backup type. Having opted for a file-level backup (as these are usually much better suited for cloud storage), the next step in the configuration process involves selecting which files are to be included in the set.
When choosing which files and folders to add to a file-level backup set, we need to make use of Backup Pro’s special file selection tool for specifying what exactly is to be included. This can involve selecting individual files and folders using the manual file selection tab or, via the useful “Smart Selection” tool, the ability to easily select whole areas of a PC to be included.
As can be seen above, the smart file selection tool allows easy inclusion of certain areas of a device. This means it is easy to backup all documents, photos, music files, browser data and so on with just a single click on the respective button. Whilst this approach does make it really easy to include a large number of files of a certain type (potentially spread out across multiple locations like documents and photos might be), the app also makes it really easy to exclude one or more files and file types via the exclusions tab when required.
NB – When making cloud backups, be aware that excluding certain large file types such as “.iso” image files could help to preserve cloud storage space and reduce running times. If any large files do not need backing up, then be sure to exclude them using the tools provided.
As can be seen above, Backup Pro 27 already provides a good selection of integrated cloud storage services alongside the option to make use of the WebDAV protocol for connecting to any cloud storage service which is not currently showing up in this list (WebDAV being a standardised technology which is enabled upon many cloud storage services by default). In this particular setup I am going to be using Dropbox which, as with any other third-party cloud storage choice on this list, involves first authorising my cloud account for use within the Backup Pro application (see below).
In the case of Dropbox, authorising Backup Pro 27 to use the cloud storage account is as simple as signing into Dropbox when prompted to do so (via a web browser) and then, once confirmation of authorisation is received, returning back to the Backup Pro application which will now be ready to utilise Dropbox storage.
NB – Integration of Dropbox into Backup Pro 27, in my own experience, was straightforward and easy to accomplish. It is important to note, however, that the work required to authorise with other third-party cloud storage services could vary and support for such services could potentially also change over time also.
Next, as was seen when making the disk image backup earlier on, we can optionally set both data compression and encryption for this new cloud backup set before moving on to the main configuration screen seen below. Given I will be using third-party cloud storage in this instance, I would always advise utilising both of these features to help provide the best levels of backup performance and data protection in doing so.
As can be seen above, when using a file-level backup set (over and above the image-based backup set seen earlier on) we can opt to turn on real-time backups alongside still (optionally) utilising the backup schedule. This means the backup set will monitor any files selected for inclusion in the set and, when changes are detected, the backup will be set running and these changes automatically backed-up (i.e. copies made in real-time).
NB – Ashampoo have revised and improved the real-time backup functionality in recent versions of Backup Pro making it ideal for use with cloud backup storage given the little and often approach to backing-up it facilitates.
It is also worthy of note that, when making file-based backups within Backup Pro 27, we also get a revised and easier to configure historic file versioning setup as can be seen above. This more straightforward approach allows for simply specifying a certain number of days’ worth of historic versions to be kept (we don’t need to worry about full and incremental chains as was the case when making a full disk image backup earlier on).
Having chosen most settings at this point, I can then move on to (optionally) specify any power saving settings for this particular backup set, how missed backups are to be handled as well as opt to turn on email-based notifications via the free to use email notification service provided from Ashampoo themselves (a free Ashampoo account is required for this service).
At this point, with configuration complete, the backup can be set running either manually via the backup plans page or simply left for the automatic schedule to set it going. Once complete, this same page will, again, provide a summary of the most recent backup as well as options for editing the plan, running the backup manually, performing verification and viewing detailed backup logs when clicking on the log entry (highlighted below).
If a simple confirmation of the backup completing successfully is enough, then this is easily visible in the main desktop application after the backup has run (a green tick appears). Backup Pro 27 also features highly detailed reports with advanced details on the backup just run including the number of new or changed files and the total data backed up which is ideal for more advanced users or anyone simply wanting to keep a close eye on their backups.
Restoring Data
Restoring saved data is one of the most important functions for any piece of backup software. Not only must the restore process itself be reliable and deliver the results which are expected of it, but it must also be easy to use and straightforward to get the correct version of any saved files.
Ashampoo have completely overhauled the recovery functionality available within version 27 making it even easier, amongst other things, to recover individual files and folders using disk image-based backup sets. Alongside this, it remains easy to restore disks and partitions in their entirety as it does to recover individual files and folders via any of the built-in cloud storage providers.
For the purposes of this section of my review, I will be recovering files from a disk image backup set so as to utilise the new technology making such file-level restores more straightforward. As can be seen highlighted below, aside the regular options for recovering an entire disk or partition sits an updated option for recovering individual files and folders from such disk image backups.
Despite focusing on a disk image backup in this example, it is important to note that the process of recovering individual files and folders is essentially the same as when recovering from a third-party cloud storage service from this point onwards. This begins with the file selection tool which is where we can select the individual files and folders to be recovered.
Selecting all necessary files and folders to be recovered is really easy thanks to this special tool. Having specified these items, we can then (optionally) select a specific version (or date and time) to recover from using the version history controls highlighted above. With this all set, then next step involves specifying the restore location for saving the files as can be seen below.
Backup Pro 27 will on this page allow for the exact restore location to be specified (a feature sometimes overlooked in other backup products which make the assumption that files are only ever to be recovered to their original locations). Selecting the correct restore location in this case is as simple as selecting the drive and folder to be used. Whilst this approach works well in practice, I would still like to have the option to use a checkbox for easily specifying that recovered items are to be saved back to their original locations.
And with the restore location now chosen, everything is ready to go and we should see a restore summary page confirming our choices before the actual recovery itself can be set running.
NB – Remember, Ashampoo offer all new users a fully functional 30-day free trial of Backup Pro 27 via the official Ashampoo website should you wish to test this functionality out for yourself.
Other Features of Backup Pro 27
Having now seen some of the core backup related features in use, it is time to look at some of the additional functionality which is also built into Backup Pro 27. This begins with a look at the “Backup & Shutdown” functionality forming one of the newer additions to the Backup Pro software line.
As can be seen above, whilst on this “Backup & Shutdown” page, we can simply select one or more of the already configured backups sets to be run. When running these backup sets from this special page, once each job is complete, the software will then see that the PC is shut down automatically with no further user intervention required. It is also nice to see that Ashampoo have added in an option to easily create desktop shortcuts for such backups meaning (once configured) we can set the entire backup and shutdown process running by simply double clicking on a customised desktop icon.
NB – As can be seen above, when using the Backup & Shutdown functionality, the software allows a 2-minute interval after the backup is complete in which the automatic shutdown can be cancelled, if required.
Moving on and, as has been the case for a long time within the Backup Pro series, Ashampoo have also built-in an excellent set of recovery media building tools as can be seen below.
Fully revamped for this latest edition, these recovery media tools allow for the building of a bootable recovery device using either an optical medium (e.g. CDs / DVDs) or directly to a USB flash drive. The tool also supports including any required drivers found on the device and once created, unbootable PCs can then be booted into the Ashampoo recovery environment and a disk image backup used to recover the system to a previously working state.
One final addition which needs to be mentioned is that of the “Check Disks” module, a tool which can (as the name implies) be used to easily perform reliability and integrity checks upon any hard disks installed within the PC (helping to ensure they are reliable and remain suitable for continued use).
As can be seen above, this disk “Check & Repair” maintenance tool will automatically list all available disks installed upon the system and can also be used to perform additional checks for issues and (optionally) automatically attempt to repair such issues. The Check & Repair tool also helps to monitor all connected disks in real-time by showing their SMART status on the main application dashboard for easy reference – a great feature rarely seen in other backup software titles.
Backup Pro 27 Security
Making use of strong zero-knowledge encryption is one of the safest and most effective methods for protecting backed-up data. This is especially true if such backed-up data is stored upon a third-party cloud storage service whereby the cloud provider themselves might (potentially) have access to such files or upon an external drive which could become lost or stolen.
With the above in mind, it is really useful to know that Ashampoo Backup Pro 27 provides the option to password protect all backups made within the application (including both file-level and disk image backups) using strong AES 256-bit encryption technology. This step of applying encryption, whilst always optional regardless of which backup methodology is chosen, is definitely recommended in almost all backup situations, regardless of where the backed-up data is eventually stored.
NB – When using strong, zero-knowledge encryption (as is the case here within Backup Pro 27) there is no way of resetting the encryption password if it is lost or forgotten. If you do forget this password then Ashampoo will have no means to reset it and the backup will become inaccessible. With this in mind, if you do set a password, make sure to remember it!
Ashampoo Support
Ashampoo provider their customers with a very useful help and support portal which is accessible via their official website. This resource features official product documentation for the Backup Pro 27 software alongside a comprehensive FAQ section which should be capable of handling most problems you might encounter whilst using the software.
Should you still need to get in touch with a support representative from Ashampoo, you can also submit support tickets directly online via this same support portal. An optional premium support service also exists for $5 per year which promises to prioritise support tickets for those subscribing to it.
Backup Pro 27 Pricing
Ashampoo Backup Pro 27 is priced at a one-off cost of $60 for a single perpetual licence (per PC) or from just $16 per year for a 3x PC subscription which includes free upgrades to any newer editions during the subscription period. Users of previous editions of Backup Pro can also upgrade to this latest edition for the special upgrade price of just $25 on the perpetual licence.
Also be sure to also check out the official Ashampoo deals page to find regular special offers across all Ashampoo software titles including Backup Pro 27.
Backup Pro 27 FAQs
Yes, Ashampoo do offer a limited free edition of Backup Pro 27 (this is actually Ashampoo Backup FREE) in addition to the fully functional edition reviewed here and currently priced at $60 per device.
Backup Pro 27 works by allowing users to create either file-level or full disk image backups in order to help protect the valuable data stored upon a Windows PC.
This backed-up data can then be stored either locally on an external hard drive or flash drive, on a network attached storage (NAS) device or shared folder or by using one of many third-party cloud storage services from leading providers including Dropbox, Google Drive or on any WebDAV compatible service.
Yes, Ashampoo Backup Pro 27 remains one of the best all-round Windows backup solutions I have reviewed.
The ability to make both file-level and disk image backups from within a single application as well as store data both locally or on one of multiple third-party cloud storage providers help to make this a very versatile option. Better still, with an easy-to-use (beginner friendly) interface and a subscription free, one-off payment of just $60 (or $16 per year on subscription), Backup Pro 27 proves itself a great value backup solution.
Yes, Backup Pro 27 can be used both for backing up data to external hard drives as well as including the data stored upon such external hard drives for backing up else ware (including upon one of the many third-party cloud storage providers integrated into the application).
Ashampoo Backup Pro 27 supports the use of strong AES 256-bit encryption thus providing some of the highest levels of data protection to any backups made within the application. This encryption can be optionally applied across all backup types including both file-level and full disk image backups.
No, Backup Pro 27 does not include any dedicated disk cloning functionality. However, since the application supports making full disk image backups, such image-based backups can effectively deliver the same net result as direct disk cloning software (the cloning of one disk to another) with the help of a secondary disk to store the disk image file during the copying process between two disks.
Backup Pro 27 Alternatives
In this section of my review, I will be looking at some good alternatives for Ashampoo Backup Pro 27. This will be focused on backup software which provides a highly versatile approach to backing up a PC including support for both file-level and disk image backups as well as the option to apply strong encryption and make use of system recovery media.
Remember, any ratings and opinions given below reflect my own opinions and should be treated only as a guide. When purchasing any kind of backup software, always be sure to check the details of the offering for yourself and always try and to make use of any free trials, whenever possible, to help ensure the solution is suitable before committing to a purchase.
1) Acronis True Image
True Image (formally known as Cyber Protect Home Office) is the security focused all-in-one backup, antivirus and cyber protection suite from leading backup software developers, Acronis.
An evolution of the highly popular Cyber Protect Home Office software line, True Image retains the industry leading disk imaging backup functionality for which Acronis have become well known. This means full disk, partition and system image backups can be taken, automatically replicated to the cloud, mounted as drives within Windows and even used as a base for migrating existing systems to dissimilar hardware via specialist recovery tools.
Alongside this powerful image-based backup functionality are many other useful backup features and utilities which are built directly into True Image. This includes versatile file-level backups with powerful automatic scheduling options, blockchain backup verification, support for making Microsoft 365 backups, various system recovery tools plus utilities for directly cloning between disks and SSD drives (with 4K sector alignment) amongst many others.
Enhancing the True Image offering even further is the recent integration of the Acronis cloud, a built-in cloud storage service providing a pre-set allocation of cloud storage from Acronis themselves (on selected plans). Alongside this is a fully functional antivirus service which is also built into the core True Image software and is capable of replacing a traditional antivirus suite whilst helping to create much safer and malware-free backups in the process.
- Disk image backups
- Secure cloud backups
- Built-in antivirus suite
- Disk cloning tools
- AES 256-bit encryption
- 30-Day free trial
- From $49.99 / year
- Subscription only pricing
Acronis True Image is priced from $49.99 per year with multi-device plans available from $79.99 for use across 3x devices as well as plans with varying allocations of Acronis Cloud storage included from $57.99. A 30-day free trial is also available which includes access to 1TB of Acronis cloud storage during the trial.
2) EaseUS ToDo Backup Home
Available in both free-to-use and premium editions, EaseUS ToDo Backup is a highly versatile backup solution providing file-level, disk, partition and system image backups which is complimented by many other useful backup and system related tools.
The ability to create both full disk image and file backups across both free and premium editions is one of the key features making ToDo Backup such a versatile backup option. Other functions including automatic scheduling, use of the EaseUS SMART backup mode, the ability to mount disk image backups as drives within Windows plus support for utilising strong AES 256-bit encryption help reaffirm this as a top backup choice.
EaseUS also provide good built-in third-party cloud support which extends to allowing the use of mainstream providers (including Google Drive and Dropbox) for the storing of backups alongside subscription options which include integrated cloud storage provided directly from EaseUS themselves.
Other useful features found within ToDo Backup include a WinPE based recovery media builder, dedicated disk cloning and system migration tools (with 4K sector alignment support for SSD drives), use of the EaseUS Secure Zone for enhanced malware protection plus support for migrating image backups to dissimilar hardware amongst various other features.
- Disk Image backups
- Easy to use software
- Secure cloud backups
- AES 256-bit encryption
- Disk cloning tools
- Dissimilar HW support
- 30-Day free trial
- From $39.95 / year
EaseUS ToDo Backup is available in a limited free edition alongside a fully-functional “Home” edition priced from $39.95 per year (or $59.95 with 1TB of cloud storage included). Other purchase options include a perpetual edition form $59.95 which is available with free lifetime upgrades for $79.95. More information on ToDo Backup and the 30-day free trial can be found via the official EaseUS website.
3) AOMEI Backupper
Available in both free-to-use and premium editions, Backupper has become well-known as a highly functional yet still easy-to-use Windows backup application from software experts, AOMEI.
Featuring support for file-level backups alongside disk, partition and full system image-based backups, Backupper is capable of securing all important data on a Windows device to the requirements of the PC user in question. The optional application of automatic backup scheduling, strong AES 192-bit encryption plus email notifications and pre/post backup tasks help to make this a well-featured application overall.
Storage options available include support for locally attached drives and shared folders / NAS devices whilst also incorporating various third-party cloud choices via the use of the “CBackup” plugin which facilitates integrating such services.
Other notable features found within Backupper include dedicated tools for direct disk-to-disk cloning and full system migrations (including 4K SSD support plus provisions for migrating to dissimilar hardware), real-time folder synchronisation plus a highly functional recovery media builder supporting both Linux and Windows WinPE based recovery media.
- Disk image backups
- Secure cloud storage
- AES 192-bit encryption
- Multi-set scheduling
- Disk cloning tools
- Real-time file sync
- Secure data erasure
- Free edition available
- 30-Day Pro trial
- Pro from $39.95 / year
AOMEI Backupper is available in both free and premium editions, this includes the Professional edition at $39.95 per year, $69.95 for a perpetual licence with free lifetime upgrades or $89.95 for a 5x PC lifetime licence. A 90-day money back guarantee is also available on all premium editions via the official AOMEI website.
Ashampoo Backup Pro 27 Review Summary
I have been using Ashampoo’s Backup Pro line of backup software for a while now and what continues to impress me is how much functionality is provided in such a well-designed and easy to use application for such a reasonable price (and without any ongoing subscriptions required). I also particularly like how Ashampoo have directly integrated several of the most popular third-party cloud storage provides (including Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox) meaning Backup Pro 27 remains a great choice for anyone already subscribed to such a cloud storage service and wanting to utilise this existing storage for their cloud backup requirements.
Functionality wise and Backup Pro 27 also stands out as a highly functional and highly versatile backup application thanks to the wide array of backup related options included by default. Both file-level and full disk image backups are supported as is automatic backup pausing, secure AES 256-bit encryption, data compression, strong scheduling support plus great built-in cloud support all combining to help make this an all-round backup superstar.
New enhancements in version 27 include a newly revised user interface which makes using the software easier than ever before, an enhanced backup engine providing up to 30% faster cloud backups, a more effective recovery system supporting easy single file recoveries alongside many other incremental improvements which make this software feel slightly better in each and every version to date.
Overall, Backup Pro 27 is a solid Windows backup application which continues improving with every new version. This is especially the case given that this is a subscription free application featuring support for strong AES 256-bit data protection alongside the integration of many leading third-party party cloud storage providers – excellent work Ashampoo.
