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Spanning vs Macrium Reflect Workstation: Which is a better fit?

Updated on February 4th, 2025
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Summary
Key features rated by users
Features selected based on 5,345 reviews from Backup users.
% Fit
Missing features
Not enough reviews
Feature ratings
Cloud Backup
5.0
Backup Scheduling
5.0
Encryption
5.0
Incremental Backup
5.0
Backup and Recovery
NA
% Fit
Not enough reviews
Feature ratings
Cloud Backup
4.0
Backup Scheduling
4.8
Encryption
4.6
Incremental Backup
4.6
Backup and Recovery
5.0
User satisfaction
3.8
User reviews28
Ease of use
3.9
Functionality
3.8
Value for money
3.5
Customer support
3.4
4.8
User reviews120
Ease of use
4.6
Functionality
4.7
Value for money
4.6
Customer support
4.4
Price starts from
/user
Yearly subscription
Free version
Free trial
Yearly subscription
Free version
Free trial
Best for

Spanning Backup is the choice for Microsoft 365, G Suite, and Salesforce customers who want unlimited storage, need enterprise-class compliance, security and scalability, and value ease-of-use.

Macrium is ideal for IT professionals in industries where there are air-gapped environments requiring on-premise backups e.g. manufacturing, critical infrastructure, government, defence, healthcare.

User reviews
pros & cons
1 / 4
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1 / 4
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Video reviews
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Do these products fit your needs?

Prioritize real-user-identified key features according to your needs to find your best fit.

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Access Controls/Permissions
207
Important
Activity Dashboard
388
Important

Spanning

24/50
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Tracking
  • Archiving & Retention
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Backup and Recovery
  • Compression
  • Data Migration
  • Data Replication
  • Data Synchronization
  • Data Visualization
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Document Storage
  • Duplicate Detection
  • Email Alerts
  • File Management
  • Local Server Options
  • Policy Management
  • Remote Access/Control
  • Remote Monitoring & Management
  • Remote Server Options
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Resource Management
  • Role-Based Permissions
  • Scheduled/Automated Reports
  • Self Service Portal
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Alerts/Escalation
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • API
  • Audit Management
  • Automatic Backup
  • Backup Log
  • Backup Scheduling
  • Cloud Backup
  • Compliance Management
  • Continuous Backup
  • Data Recovery
  • Data Storage Management
  • Encryption
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • Incremental Backup
  • Monitoring
  • Secure Data Storage
  • SSL Security
  • Status Tracking
  • Task Scheduling
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Version Control
  • Web Access/Restoration
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Macrium Reflect Workstation

Top Features
27/50
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Spanning

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Macrium Reflect Workstation

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Spanning
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Macrium Reflect Workstation
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Spanning
  • By Kaseya
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 2004
Macrium Reflect Workstation
  • By Paramount Software
  • Located in United Kingdom
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