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DAEMON Tools

 986 likes

Comprehensive disc imaging software supporting VHDs, ZIP archives, and password protection. Offers optical media emulation, iSCSI access, encryption via TrueCrypt, and up to 32 virtual drives. Essential for creating TrueCrypt images, emulating devices, encrypting data, and integrating with Windows systems.

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License model

  • Freemium • Proprietary

Application types

Country of Origin

  • CZ flagCzechia
  • European Union flagEU

Platforms

  • Mac
  • Windows
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2.9 / 5 Avg rating (21)
986likes
25comments
43alternatives
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Features

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  1.  Disk Imaging
  2.  Disc Burner
  3.  CD Burner
  4.  Create bootable USB
  5.  Virtual Disk
  6.  ISO Editing
  7. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
  8.  Dark Mode
  9.  Keyboard Navigation
  10.  Stream video to Android TV

 Tags

  • Audio CD Burner
  • dvd-emulator
  • disc-labeling
  • create-vhd
  • iso
  • disc-cloning
  • convert-to-iso

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DAEMON Tools information

  • Developed by

    CZ flagDisc Soft Ltd

  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Freemium product.

  • Pricing

    One time purchase (perpetual license) that costs $0 + free version with limited functionality.

  • Rating

    Average rating of 2.9 (21 ratings)

  • Alternatives

    43 alternatives listed

  • Supported Languages

    • English

Our users have written 25 comments and reviews about DAEMON Tools, and it has gotten 986 likes

DAEMON Tools was added to AlternativeTo by Stuck on Feb 28, 2009 and this page was last updated Jun 9, 2025.

Comments and Reviews

   
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Comment summary: Users have mixed opinions on DAEMON Tools. While it is praised for its ability to handle a variety of CD image formats and its user-friendly interface, many users express significant concerns about adware and bloatware included in the installation. Some users mention switching to alternatives like Virtual CloneDrive and WinCDEmu due to these issues. The software's reputation for being lightweight and effective has diminished over the years, with some users now viewing it as undesirable.
Top Positive Comment
realnabarl
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Sep 14, 2015
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I'm playing Might and Magic VII, disk 2 must be insert to make game playing the music. With Virtual CloneDrive and WinCDEmu I can run the game but without music, but DAEMON Tools can.

Top Negative Comment
silhouettegg7248
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Apr 27, 2015
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As a long-time user of Daemon Tools, I was terribly surprised to find the developers have loaded their recent installations with malware and partnered with known Malware distributors such as "mountspace" (Malwarebytes considers them to be a malicious website, as well) in order to bring the end user bloatware of the Conduit variety, such as Opencandy and Sweetpacks.

Daemon Tools is dead. Stay far away if you know what is good for your computer and your sanity.

WebBeachBoy
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Nov 27, 2024
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Yes - it's sad that this useful app is now deliberately infected with malware. It could do things that other software could not and was old-established; but now DO NOT USE IT !

altersoft
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May 21, 2024
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Bloatware/heavyware and 100% pure malware!

dana_fehtam
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Mar 8, 2024
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It has a user-friendly interface that lets you manage your virtual drives and images easily.

ab1
May 13, 2022
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ab1
May 13, 2022
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Some claim that it has ramdisk function with all editions:
https://daemon-help.com/advanced/createramdisc
https://ultra.daemon-help.com/tools/createramdisc

This program has changed over the past 10 years.

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What is DAEMON Tools?

DAEMON Tools is a software application that enables mounting, creating, editing, burning, and converting disc images, Virtual Hard Disks (VHDs), and ZIP archives. It allows access to remote images via iSCSI, provides data protection with password security and TrueCrypt, and integrates with Windows, offering mobile features.

The Lite version of DAEMON Tools provides optical media emulation, supporting various disc image formats. It also allows the creation of images of CD/DVD/Blu-ray discs and can operate with a Free License without an internet connection.

DAEMON Tools Pro emulates not only CD/DVD drives but also HD DVD and Blu-ray drives. It supports mounting up to 32 virtual drives simultaneously and emulating up to 4 IDE virtual devices. DAEMON Tools Ultra combines all Pro features, adds the ability to create TrueCrypt images, encrypt discs and USB sticks, and create and use VHD and RAM disks. It also functions as an iSCSI Initiator.

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