Paid licenses unlock several critical capabilities designed for more comprehensive data protection:

: The popular Macrium Reflect Free edition was retired in early 2024 . While existing installations continue to work, they no longer receive feature updates or non-security bug patches.

If a backup process is interrupted (e.g., due to a power flicker), Reflect X can automatically resume where it left off rather than starting over.

If you find a reseller offering a that claims to be a perpetual license , read the fine print. The current legitimate exclusive offers usually feature: