Deep Freeze Alternatives
Deep Freeze is an administrative IT tool that guarantees 100% workstation recovery upon restart. Enterprise IT demands that. While there are alternatives, that guarantee makes Deep Freeze the clearest choice and one that's very tough to beat. The closest alternatives can be filtered with the Restore on Reboot feature.
Open-source options are rare in this list and many open tools become discontinued quickly. It's hard to rely on a workstation tool that might get discontinued so that's a clear strength of commercial tools like Deep Freeze. On the other hand, there are some outstanding free tools
These tools are predominantly for Windows. Like Deep Freeze, a few support Mac as well. The open source tools are generally made for Linux.
Deep Freeze alternatives are mainly System Restore Tools but may also be File Recovery Tools or Parental Control Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Deep Freeze.Reboot Restore Rx
Is this a good alternative?YesNo23 alternatives to Reboot Restore Rx- Freemium • Proprietary
- System Restore Tool
- Windows
Reboot Restore Rx makes it easy to maintain PC’s in small public access computing environments (classrooms, computer labs, kiosks, internet cafes, libraries, etc.). Every time you restart the PCs they will automatically reset to your predefined baseline setting.
Reboot Restore Rx Features
Reboot Restore Rx vs Deep Freeze
CarlosMoralesFree version does a great job of maintaining systems, and does hide the program for non-Admin users to prevent them from uninstalling. Paid version is also good, and when we purchased was less than the cost of Deep Freeze.
DF and Reboot Restore do the same restore function on boot up
Same function. Restores computer on every reboot
It does as the name implies. Restores PC on every reboot, just like the Deep Freeze.
Free version does what deepfreeze does. I use it on an w10 tablet for a kid, did not fail me yet. Tried other things but are either not free or not working as expected.
EricaPDoes the same function but is free
WillieLangfordVery good free program, use it on hotel computers
Rollback Rx
Is this a good alternative?YesNo- Freemium • Proprietary
- System Restore Tool
- File Recovery Tool
44 alternatives to Rollback Rx- Windows
RollBack Rx client is a system restore utility that enables home users and IT professionals to easily restore a PC to a time before certain events occurred.
Rollback Rx Features
Rollback Rx vs Deep Freeze
david323walkerThis program is very unstable and buggy. And not secure. Not suitable for schools or internet cafés. Perhaps for Home use. But if it crashes, you better have a backup.
andyroddick0797Rollback rx does the exact same... restore system on every restart automatically
CarlosMoralesDifferent types of programs, while RollBack can do what Deep Freeze and Reboot Restore Rx do, it's less cost effective.
Works on file level but not on kernel level
ken_belangerHas more than one state to restore to (DF only has the one) but I prefer that in a lot of ways.
hamidjhisin1not the same type of program
m8r-5b599uDoes everything that deep freeze does - restores PC on reboot.
SmartShield
Is this a good alternative?YesNo- Paid • Proprietary
15 alternatives to SmartShield- Mac
- Windows
SmartShield allows administrators to ensure the ongoing integrity of their workstations without limiting usability. With SmartShield Protection enabled, all changes made to a workstation are removed with every restart. This makes unwanted system changes an impossibility.
SmartShield Features
SmartShield vs Deep Freeze
JimmySSimilar technology but Deep Freeze has wider compatibility & is more reliable.
Clean Slate
Is this a good alternative?YesNo16 alternatives to Clean Slate- Paid • Proprietary
- Windows
Restores your computer to its original configuration discarding unwanted computer changes. Just log off or reboot. Clean Slate is easy yet powerful.
Clean Slate Features
Clean Slate vs Deep Freeze
Reboot Restore Rx and Clean Slate restore on every boot up of the PC
JimmySIt is an alternative, but not as stable or enterprise ready as Deep Freeze
messi007same functions as deep freeze
m8r-5b599uComparable product to deep freeze
Clean Slate is also a main competitor to deep freeze
Dafturn Ofris
Is this a good alternative?YesNo5 alternatives to Dafturn Ofris- Free • Proprietary
- Linux
Dafturn Ofris, Freeze from Indonesia, is an open source application that can freeze your Linux, like Deep Freeze in Microsoft Windows operating system. So, you can lock your system by using this application.
Dafturn Ofris Features
Dafturn Ofris vs Deep Freeze
Creates a virtualization layer to prevent changes to the OS from becoming permanent.
Safeshield Features
Safeshield vs Deep Freeze
Genie Timeline
Is this a good alternative?YesNo46 alternatives to Genie Timeline- Freemium • Proprietary
- System Restore Tool
- Windows
Genie Timeline is a time machine backup software for Windows that automatically, wirelessly and continuously backs up music files, videos, photos, documents, files and folders on your machine with little or no user intervention bringing unique simplicity to file backup and file...
Genie Timeline Features
Wioski
Is this a good alternative?YesNo17 alternatives to Wioski- Free • Proprietary
- System Restore Tool
- Windows
Wioski is a self-healing kiosk-computer running Windows 7 / 8. It’s made with standard Microsoft technologies and is distributed totally free.
Wioski Features
Wioski vs Deep Freeze
Install-Block
Is this a good alternative?YesNo6 alternatives to Install-Block- Paid • Proprietary
- Parental Control Tool
- Windows
Install-Block allows you to require a password in order for new software to be installed on your PC. You can also prevent users from accessing any programs or windows that you choose. Ideal for employers, parents, or schools.
Install-Block Features
AOMEI OneKey Recovery
Is this a good alternative?YesNo- Paid • Proprietary
4 alternatives to AOMEI OneKey Recovery- Windows
- Redo Backup and Recovery
AOMEI OneKey Recovery is designed to create a factory restore partition, make a factory backup image and one key backup and recovery system. You can make a factory image restore and help you to restore computer to its factory settings in case of system failure.