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What are the best apps for making bootable backups of your Mac?

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SuperDuper vs CarbonCopy Cloner vs Get Backup Pro

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Pro
 Creates an exact clone

Your backup will be an absolutel exact copy of your computer at the time of backup.
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Pro
 Shows you every step

SuperDuper is with you every step of the way. It explains the process from preparation to successful copy. This is convenient for new users who are not familiar with the app.
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Pro
 Quick and easy to use

With drop down menus, clear instructions, and easy set up, it doesn't take long to create a backup.
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Con
 Can't choose a folder as source

The only options for source and destination are root hard drive, volume, or a pre-existing disk image.
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Pro
 Schedule tasks

SuperDuper gives you the ability to automatically schedule backups and clones for a specific date and time. You can also edit the tasks.
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Con
 Not a rolling backup

It isn't a rolling backup like Time Machine. It only backs up when you've scheduled it to. Though it does work in conjunction with Time Machine.
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Pro
 Auto-Run

Even if you have tasks in queue, once you connect, it will begin automatically backing up for you.
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Con
 No Organizing Tasks

Once your tasks are in the queue, you can't reorder them. You also can't organize them into folders.
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Pro
 Flawless Execution

Backing up and restoring your computer are fast and easy. There's no confusion.
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Pro
 Clear Interface

The interface is extremely streamlined. It walks you through the entire process. There are advanced options but they remain hidden until you want them.
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Pro
 Scheduling Options

You can schedule backups, syncs, clones, and archiving at any time and date. Get Backup Pro will do it for you automatically.
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Pro
 Easy Restores

Restoring is extremely easy and fast. It walks you through the process while being informative.
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Pro
 Cheaper than Others

Get Backup Pro is a cheaper option than other bootable backups. There are upgrade options as well if you'd like more options.
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Con
 More Advanced

The interface isn't as streamlined as other options. Some instructions may not be clear and the process is a bit more confusing.
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Pro
 Synchronize options

Easily keep your files and folders on different computers or external drives in sync.
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Con
 Can't clone content from external drives to internal drive

Get Backup Pro doesn't give an option to select the internal drive as a destination for cloning content from folders. Edit: Nevermind, the sync function is the proper way to achieve this. Flagging this. +1 for slightly unintuitive workflow.
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