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ShadowCopyView
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ShadowCopyView lists snapshots of hard drives created by Windows Volume Shadow Copy on Windows 10, 8, 7, and Vista.
Alternatives
The Best ShadowExplorer Alternatives in 2026
5 alternatives1 free · 2 open source
Looking for something like ShadowExplorer? Here are 5 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 2 are open source.
About ShadowExplorershadowexplorer.com
VisitShadowExplorer provides a graphical interface for browsing Windows Volume Shadow Copies and restoring previous versions of deleted files.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionShadowCopyViewShadowCopyView lists snapshots of hard drives created by…Free or freemium optionFile HistoryThe Windows file-history feature for retaining and…Open source optionWebUIBorg UI adds a web interface for creating, scheduling, and…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ShadowCopyView | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 2 | WebUI | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | File History | Free | Not stated | — |
| 4 | Rescuezilla | — | Not stated | Linux, Web, Windows |
| 5 | Rescuezilla | — | Yes | — |
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Open source
Borg UI adds a web interface for creating, scheduling, and restoring Borg Backup jobs, replacing terminal commands with a graphical workflow.
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Free
The Windows file-history feature for retaining and restoring earlier copies of personal files on separate storage.
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Rescuezilla
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Rescuezilla provides a graphical live-CD tool for disk imaging, cloning, and restoring an entire computer.
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Open source
Rescuezilla supports disk cloning and imaging and works with Clonezilla; its repository calls it a graphical interface for Clonezilla.
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What is the best alternative to ShadowExplorer?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to ShadowExplorer are ShadowCopyView, WebUI, and File History.
Is there a free alternative to ShadowExplorer?
Yes. File History is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to ShadowExplorer?
Yes: WebUI and Rescuezilla.
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