# DAEMON Tools Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra

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DAEMON Tools

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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Reviews of DAEMON Tools

Ease of use

4.5

Customer Service

3.8

## Pros and Cons in Reviews

MM

Mihai Andrei M

Sales SupervisorRetail, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“The fact that since i was a child i used it and it was pretty easy to use, and today im still using it being the most efficient and easy app for anything that you would want to do with it.“

October 11, 2021

CS

Corbin S

OwnerInformation Technology and Services, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“I've been in contact with customer support, and they try and help, I follow what they say to do, and it just doesn't do what it says it will do.“

July 29, 2021

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Flavio V.  
Independent Music Composer  
Music  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Daemon tools exorcized the demon of mounting virtual devices"

April 6, 2021

5.0

Long time ago, in a far, far way galaxy, I did not use Daemon Tools, so when I wanted to access data from my ISO back ups I used to burn rewritable CDs/DVDs. Then a good friend enlightened me and said "shame on you, newbie. Why don't you use Daemon Tools?" I was really amazed how it is simple, fast and reliable using this software.

Pros

Super easy to define virtual drivers based on disk images, it is also amazing how fast is to start and stop ISOs (even big ones / like Blu-ray disks.

Cons

The user interface which pops up from the icon tray could be improved. I sometimes, during to the right click operation and menu selection, accidentally clicked on wrong options such as unmount drive, d'oh!!!

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SD

Shane D.  
Manager  
Security and Investigations  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Quality software with a well established history"

October 24, 2021

4.0

It's a great product that can be trusted

Pros

Daemon tools since the beginning were those special tools that only but a handful of companies provided but saved the users a vast amount of time and opened up new capabilities that without wouldn't have been possible.

Cons

The interface was always busy and had too much going on that took focus away from what I needed, whereas others simplified things making it easier for me to get done what I needed to get done.

Alternatives considered

[PowerISO](https://www.capterra.com/p/230102/PowerISO/)

Reason for choosing DAEMON Tools

Easy to use and direct to the point interface

Switched from

[PowerISO](https://www.capterra.com/p/230102/PowerISO/)

Simplicity and ease of use

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CS

Corbin S.  
Owner  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Not for me"

July 29, 2021

2.0

My over all experience with Daemon Tools is frustrating and poor.

Pros

Well, the lay out of the program is easy to read and understand. Customer support is responsive.

Cons

The main reason I got the program was for making bootable images. I can never get it to work. The features just don't work. I've been in contact with customer support, and they try and help, I follow what they say to do, and it just doesn't do what it says it will do. So I have to give it a thumbs down.

Reason for choosing DAEMON Tools

A friend recommended it to me.

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MM

Matthew M.  
Co Owner  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Easy dependible software with a long standing history "

October 23, 2021

5.0

Pros

Daemon tools have been one of the few software products that have stood the test of time with a quality set of tools needed by many, myself being one. The best and my most liked feature is the capability to handle \*.iso files and create virtual drives where these image files can be easily mounted.

Cons

It has a lot of features and can seem a bit overwhelming

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
CEO  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "best virtual player creator tool"

July 7, 2022

4.0

my overall experience with DAEMON Tools is that it allows to easily create virtual drives, to mount images on disks and it allows to have access to the content of iso files

Pros

What I like about this software is that it allows you to easily clone CDs and DVDs and it allows you to exchange files between DAEMON Tools and mobile apps

Cons

I could not say anything negative about this software, I could say that these prices are affordable, and subscriptions are for lifetime

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MM

Milenko M.  
Technical Support  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Very useful virtual disk emulator"

December 18, 2020

4.0

Very satisfied, definitely a Software which I would recommend to a friend for daily use.

Pros

I love this Software and I have fond memories, as I have used it since I was a child ( to transfer my files as ISO file ) and Daemone Tools proved itself as super tool for making a backup copy of physical disks. Daemon Tools also has good quality and is very useful when I am recording something to my PC\\disc.

Cons

I don't have any problems with daily use of this Software, only maybe a small request for makers would be to optimize it more, as it tends to use a lot of memory sometimes, during the emulation.

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Osama Y.  
DevOps Engineer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "It's the ideal tool for mounting and cloning hard drives, as well as reading ISO images."

January 10, 2022

4.0

The DAEMON Tools were extremely helpful in a variety of situations, including disc cloning, virtual disc creation, and boot file execution. I use it to view and manage disc images, such as games and operating systems.

Pros

The nicest features about DAEMON Tools were the lite version, which allowed me to try and test the software for free, the convenience of use, which made it very easy to use for the first time, and the fact that it's the best tool for executing ISO images.

Cons

At the moment, it's faultless; it does the job admirably, and it's free, so what more can I ask for

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IS

Ibrahim S.  
Senior Medical representative  
Pharmaceuticals  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Daemon tools, a keeper"

January 4, 2021

5.0

I have been using this software for many years now. I absolutely love it. It solved a lot of challenges I had and meets my need every time.

Pros

very powerful and has met my needs for so long easy to use and easy to deploy great user interface great price

Cons

This is a software which is very hard to find something I don't like in. Yet, in order to keep progressing and making what is very good excellent, I think adding more functionalities to the software in coming versions is something desirable to make it the only software needed (the go-to software)

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Reinaldo M.  
Software Developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### " Beyond hacking software"

June 25, 2021

4.0

Pros

Creating virtual drives has never been easier. I can mount images in a matter of seconds, not to mention the shortcuts, which are fantastic. An impeccable and very intuitive interface that allows you to use your most specific tools in one or two clicks.

Cons

Unfortunately, Daemon Tools uses a lot of system resources, since it creates temporary files, runs in the background of the system and if it is not closed correctly, it will create a partition space that will remain until you enter the application again, deactivate everything and exit completely from the app

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Muhammad A.  
Freelancer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Daemon Tools "

July 8, 2021

4.0

Deamon tools help me to create clones of disks, test iso files, and create one if I need. I am happy with it.

Pros

Daemon tools is a virtual disk management software, it also has other features apart from being just a virtual disk manager. It has useful features like disk cloning and many more.

Cons

This tool does what it advertises so there isn't much bad about it. It could provide a restore and backup I guess.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Autonoma  
Architecture & Planning  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Ahorra espacio físico"

February 28, 2024

4.0

Es una herramienta fácil de usar que te permite tener otra unidad de disco, pero virtual

Pros

Permite tener imágenes de programas sin la necesidad de tener el CD/DVD físico.

Cons

La versión gratuita incluye anuncios... No puedes crear imágenes de disco con protección contra copia

Review Source

SM

Steven M.  
Junior Developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Fantástico para unidades virtuales"

November 15, 2022

5.0

He usado Daemon Tools prácticamente desde mi adolescencia, ya fuese para montar imágenes de disco de videojuegos y otro software, me ha sido útil al momento de crear imágenes de programas grabados en CDs o DVDs, actualmente mi computadora no tiene unidad lectora de discos debido que los chasis modernos ya no las incorporan y al no usar CDs o DVDs a menudo, no me veo en la necesidad de adquirir una unidad lectora portable, por lo cual en algunas ocasiones he usado mi ordenador portátil que por ser un poco antiguo, posee una unidad lectora, de esta manera puedo transferir estos datos de un disco a mi ordenador principal por medio de imágenes creadas con Daemon Tools.

Pros

La interfaz y facilidad para crear y montar imágenes virtuales es genial, no se necesitan conocimientos técnicos avanzados para manejar Daemon Tools, todo es tan intuitivo que cualquier usuario puede hacer uso del software.

Cons

Nada para criticar, es una herramienta muy útil y al estar en continua mejora, evita caer en errores de ejecución.

Review Source

JM

Jamil M.  
Columnista  
Broadcast Media  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Montador de imágenes muy práctico y fluido"

January 27, 2023

4.0

Creamos y montamos imágenes para la grabación posterior en formato físico portable (como CDs o PenDrives) y se autoreproduzca en los dispositivos de los centros educativos a los que acudimos.Además, como medida de seguridad de la empresa, montamos VHD con TrueCrypt para tener encriptados ciertos datos y evitar robo de credenciales y otros posibles riesgos.

Pros

La fluidez del programa es de lo mejor, no tiene tirones, no va lento ni cuando está montando una imagen, no te ocupa todo el procesador y/o RAM en el montado de disco, y puedes crear y eliminar unidades ópticas en un solo click.Aunque lo que más usamos en la empresa actualmente es la creación de un virtual hard drive con TrueCrypt para tener un disco duro encriptado.

Cons

En algunas opciones peca de simple y en otras de complicado, para abrir un VHD veracrypt tienes que buscar la opción, cuando el truecrypt lo tiene en el propio menú de inicio de esa sección del programa. No debe ser muy difícil añadir una opción más al menú principal, hay espacio en la interfaz.

Reason for choosing DAEMON Tools

Es el único que conocíamos.

Review Source

JJ

Jose J.  
Director de IT  
Broadcast Media  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Montador de imágenes muy fácil de usar"

May 29, 2023

5.0

Está bien, siempre que no lo uso para nada exigente, simplemente montar una unidad y una imagen en ella va de maravilla.

Pros

La facilidad de uso que tiene Daemon tools es directamente asombrosa, es totalmente intuitivo y tiene pocas limitaciones, ninguna si eres un usuario normal o doméstico y no estás montando múltiples unidades a la vez, que saturaría el ordenador.

Cons

Si montas varias, el programa puede fallar y cerrarse porque deja de responder, me ha pasado un par de veces, siendo la versión de pago, creo que es simplemente cosa del ordenador, que no está bien optimizado el programa y le exige demasiado al ordenador, por lo que no llega y falla.

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JR

Juan R.  
Redactor  
Online Media  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Montador de imagenes ISO sencillo"

November 22, 2023

5.0

Pros

La facilidad para usarlo es genial, sin tener muchos conocimientos consigues usar todo con rapidez. Tampoco es que tenga muchas funciones, pero tampoco es una suite compleja, monta ISOs de manera rápida en una unidad virtual.

Cons

No tengo problemas con el programa, aunque sí es cierto que como tengas una unidad física con la letra que se crea la unidad virtual, te genera conflictos, pero es solo quitarla como virtual y crearla con otra letra.

Review Source

CC

Carlos C.  
Project Manager  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Virtual Image tool"

May 30, 2023

4.0

Pros

The best way to emulate or run a large file in a virtual mode.

Cons

Some few problems with different formats of zipped files.

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Catalina F.  
Head of Human Talent  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Gran opción si no tienes unidad de CD/DVD"

December 8, 2022

5.0

Mi hermano me recomendó Daemon Tools y desde que lo aprendí a usar, me ha servido muchísimo tanto a nivel personal como laboral, es fácil de usar y muy completo.

Pros

Es como tener una unidad de dvd solo que virtual, me ha servido muchísimo ya que mi laptop no trae unidad de dvd.

Cons

Todo me ha gustado, no tengo ninguna queja sobre el software.

Review Source

TA

Tripta A.  
Director  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "One of the greatest ISO management software"

April 11, 2021

5.0

Great imaging software with some extra features like creating and mounting virtual RAM disks, ability to send files between Daemon Tools Ultra and mobile applications etc.

Pros

1\. Nicely laid out interface which makes it easier and quicker than ever to perform function(s). 2. Has all the features of an imaging management software like creating, editing etc. image files. 3. The feature of creating bootable USB is very nice addition to the software. 4. The user management dashboard is available which is one of the best and lets one easily customize the licenses, see purchases etc.

Cons

I did not find anything to dislike in the software till now.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Entrenador personal  
Sports  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Fácil de usar y emula bien los discos"

July 12, 2023

5.0

Muy buena y sigo usándolo cuando lo necesito

Pros

Su facilidad de uso para emular discos virtualmente

Cons

Un poco tardía la instalación pero poco más

Review Source

GSA

George Stuart A.  
MA  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "A Demon of a utility!! Fantastic"

November 20, 2020

5.0

Fantastic Software, I have used it to back up drives, format SDHC micro sd cards and create bootable usb sticks. As well as creating an image of full systems for use in other hardware. Disc copying, Disc burning - DVD Audio data - it does it all

Pros

This does what it says on the tin, easily, quickly and intuitively. For Disk imaging, virtual Drives, Burning, back up... it is a fantastic tool which does what i need it to do quickly and effortlessly

Cons

This software does everything I need it to do. I have had no issues with using the software or navigating its features. Can be integrated into browser, mount drives, back up disks, burn disks, convert files.... what doesnt it do!! great software

Reason for choosing DAEMON Tools

wider functionality, however I do use HDD RCT for some specific tasks, but these would be niche tasks whichan average user wouldnt need.

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MAM

Mihai Andrei M.  
Sales Supervisor  
Retail  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The most used ISO opener"

October 11, 2021

5.0

As i said, this program does the job easy and fast.

Pros

The fact that since i was a child i used it and it was pretty easy to use, and today im still using it being the most efficient and easy app for anything that you would want to do with it.

Cons

Ill be hones and ill say that there is nothing that bothers me with this soft as it offers everything thats needed.

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maria del mar H.  
arquitecta  
Architecture & Planning  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "excelente tecnica es daemon "

December 12, 2022

5.0

Pros

tiene una gran facilidad de uso a parte de una muy buen interfaz todo esto lleva a que este al alcance de cualquier del manejo de usuario

Cons

en definitiva es una herramienta que me gusta mucho lo único es que utiliza mucha memoria

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Gioacchino T.  
Studente universitario  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Semplice e concreto"

July 7, 2023

4.0

Daemon Tools rappresenta un ottimo programma per montare immagini e unità virtuali. Personalmente l'ho utilizzato per installare sistemi operativi su altri pc e per creare immagini disco utili per i miei progetti universitari. Facile nell'installazione e nell'utilizzo. Consigliato.

Pros

Possibilità di montare più immagini contemporaneamente, interfaccia semplice e user friendly

Cons

Per l'utilizzo che ne ho fatto non ho riscontrato problemi

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IE

Inês E.  
Psicologa Educacional  
Primary/Secondary Education  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Imagem virtual "

March 3, 2023

5.0

Faço uso espaçado da aplicação quando necessito de recorrer a aplicações antigas ainda em formato cd-rom.

Pros

Facilidade de criar uma imagem virtual de aplicações antigas que recorrem a CD-ROM para funcionar.

Cons

Dificuldades e diversos erros em ler determinado tipo de ficheiros.

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