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In our 2026 comparison of FastCopy and Macrium Reflect, Macrium Reflect comes out ahead overall (weighted score 84% vs 83% for FastCopy). FastCopy is rated 4.1/5 from 68 user reviews; Macrium Reflect is rated 4.3/5 from 52 user reviews. FastCopy has a free plan; Macrium Reflect starts at $49.99/month with a free trial.
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| At a glance | FastCopy | Macrium Reflect |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Backup & Recovery | Backup & Recovery |
| User rating | 4.1/5 (68 reviews) | 4.3/5 (52 reviews) |
| Starting price | Free plan | $49.99/mo |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Listed features | 11 | 11 |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Ease of use | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Customer support | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
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FastCopy is a runner-up with a composite score of 83%.
FastCopy has the most accessible pricing ($0/mo (Free Trial)).
Tied with a solid set of 11 features.
Strong usability with a user rating of 4.0/5 stars.
Reliable support with a user rating of 4.0/5 stars.
Tied on platform availability (1 Platform: Windows).
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Macrium Reflect wins overall with a weighted score of 84% based on user rating, pricing, features, usability, and support.
Pricing: $49.99/mo (Free Trial), a less accessible entry point than the leader.
Tied with a solid set of 11 features.
Strong usability with a user rating of 4.0/5 stars.
Reliable support with a user rating of 4.0/5 stars.
Tied on platform availability (1 Platform: Windows).

Composite scores are within 5 points. Macrium Reflect edges ahead on sample-size-adjusted user satisfaction.
Composite scores are within 5 points. Macrium Reflect edges ahead on sample-size-adjusted user satisfaction.
Composite scores are within 5 points. Macrium Reflect edges ahead on sample-size-adjusted user satisfaction. The best choice still depends on your team's workflow, budget and required integrations — use the side-by-side sections above to check the details that matter to you.
FastCopy is rated 4.1/5 from 68 user reviews. Macrium Reflect is rated 4.3/5 from 52 user reviews. Ratings come from approved user reviews on SoftwareHope.
FastCopy has a free plan. Macrium Reflect starts at $49.99/month with a free trial. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site, as plans change.
FastCopy offers a free plan and a free trial; Macrium Reflect offers a free trial.
FastCopy supports Windows; Macrium Reflect supports Windows.
FastCopy has an ease-of-use rating of 4.0/5, Macrium Reflect has an ease-of-use rating of 4.0/5. The difference is small, so both are similarly easy to adopt.
Community-voted helpful feedback from verified users
After testing several alternatives, Macrium Reflect proved to be the most dependable option. Robust core functionality handles heavy operational workloads without stability issues. Overall, it is a highly capable platform that delivers great value for our organization.
FastCopy has become an essential part of our daily technology stack. Robust core functionality handles heavy operational workloads without stability issues. Delivers exactly what was promised with minimal friction and great overall stability.
Our experience with FastCopy has been consistently solid across departments. Responsive customer support and comprehensive documentation make troubleshooting easy. Recommended for any team seeking a dependable, modern software solution.
FastCopy has become an essential part of our daily technology stack. Flexible customization capabilities let us tailor features to match our exact workflows. Recommended for any team seeking a dependable, modern software solution.
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