SystemRescue Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to SystemRescue for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is Rescuezilla, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to SystemRescue and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to SystemRescue are MediCat USB, Hiren’s BootCD, Hiren’s BootCD PE and Parted Magic.

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SystemRescue is a Linux system rescue toolkit available as a bootable medium for administrating or repairing your system and data after a crash.

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SystemRescue alternatives page was last updated Mar 15, 2025
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  1. Rescuezilla icon

    Rescuezilla

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    Free and straightforward disk cloning and imaging software that boots from a USB, supporting Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Interoperable with Clonezilla and can recover and extract files. Includes partition editing, undeleting, and NTFS recovery. No installation needed.

    37 Rescuezilla alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Rescuezilla screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Disk Cloning
    2.  Disk Imaging
    3.  Disaster Recovery
    4.  Portable
    5.  No installation
    6.  Graphical User Interface
    7.  Integrated partitioning tools
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Based on Ubuntu
    10.  Fast cloning
    11.  Integrated Web Browser
    12.  NTFS Partition Recovery

    Rescuezilla VS SystemRescue

     

    • Rescuezilla is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to SystemRescue.

    • Rescuezilla is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to SystemRescue.

    • Rescuezilla is Free and Open SourceSystemRescue is also Free and Open Source
    • Rescuezilla is LightweightSystemRescue is not according to our users
  2. MediCat USB icon

    MediCat USB

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    A highly-customizable multiboot USB stick for modern PC Repair. Supports both Legacy BIOS and UEFI. Based on Ventoy.

    15 MediCat USB alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    UEFI menu.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  All in one
    2.  Multiboot USB
    3.  Memory analysis
    4.  Create bootable USB
    5.  Photo Recovery
    6.  Rescue cd
    7.  Disaster Recovery
    8.  Portable
    9.  Recover Corrupted Files
    10.  Delete Temporary Files
    11.  Schedule Backup
    12.  Password Recovery

    MediCat USB VS SystemRescue

     
  4. Hiren’s BootCD icon

    Hiren’s BootCD

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    A free bootable CD that contains a multitude of tools for analyzing, recovering, and fixing your computer even if its operating system does not start.

    26 Hiren’s BootCD alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Hiren’s BootCD screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  NTFS Partition Recovery
    2.  Customize Windows
    3.  Photo Recovery
    4.  Password Recovery
    5.  Portable
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Registry repairing
    8.  Hackable

    Hiren’s BootCD VS SystemRescue

     
    Comments about Hiren’s BootCD as an Alternative to SystemRescue
    BeWog
    Negative Nov 2, 2024
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    Please note that some applications are not free. For example, I was unable to use some features of Lazesoft Data Recovery. Hiren's BootCD was therefore useless to me.

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    • Most users think Hiren’s BootCD is a great SystemRescue alternative.

    • Hiren’s BootCD is Free Personal and ProprietarySystemRescue is Free and Open Source
    • Hiren’s BootCD is LightweightSystemRescue is not according to our users
  5. Hiren’s BootCD PE icon

    Hiren’s BootCD PE

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    Hiren’s BootCD PE (Preinstallation Environment) is a restored edition of Hiren’s BootCD based on Windows 10 PE x64. PE version is being developed by Hiren’s BootCD fans. it supports UEFI booting and requires minimum 2 GB RAM.

    32 Hiren’s BootCD PE alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Hiren’s BootCD PE screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Hardware Diagnostics
    2.  Windows password recovery
    3.  Registry repairing
    4.  Ram diagnostics
    5.  Incremental Backup
    6.  NTFS Partition Recovery

    Hiren’s BootCD PE VS SystemRescue

     
  6. Parted Magic icon

    Parted Magic

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    The Parted Magic OS employs core programs of GParted and Parted to handle partitioning tasks with ease, while featuring other useful programs (e.g. Partition Image, TestDisk, fdisk, sfdisk, dd, and ddrescue) and an excellent set of documentation to benefit the user.

    35 Parted Magic alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Parted Magic screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Portable
    3.  No Tracking

    Parted Magic VS SystemRescue

     

    • Parted Magic is the most popular commercial alternative to SystemRescue.

    • Parted Magic is Paid and ProprietarySystemRescue is Free and Open Source
    • Parted Magic is LightweightSystemRescue is not according to our users
  7. Ultimate Boot CD icon

    Ultimate Boot CD

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    Live/Bootable CD with network support containing tools for file and system recovery, virus scans and more.

    16 Ultimate Boot CD alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Ultimate Boot CD screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version (5.3.9) is from August 2020.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  NTFS Partition Recovery
    2.  Recover Corrupted Files
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Portable
    5.  Registry repairing
    6.  Hardware Diagnostics

    Ultimate Boot CD VS SystemRescue

     
  9. All in One – System Rescue Toolkit icon

    All in One – System Rescue Toolkit

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    This utility disc is designed to quickly and efficiently aid a technician with troubleshooting and repairing Windows based PCs.

    13 All in One – System Rescue Toolkit alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    All in One – System Rescue Toolkit screenshot 1

    All in One – System Rescue Toolkit Features

    1.  Photo Recovery
    2.  NTFS Partition Recovery
    3.  Password Recovery
    4.  Incremental Backup
    5.  Portable
    6.  Rescue cd
    7.  Hardware Diagnostics

    All in One – System Rescue Toolkit VS SystemRescue

     
  10. Ikki Boot icon

    Ikki Boot

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    Ikki Boot is a Live DVD/USB multiboot which aims troubleshooting, disk partitioning, rescue, backup and restore data.

    20 Ikki Boot alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Ikki Boot 23.12 BIOS

    Ikki Boot Features

    1.  Rescue cd
    2.  Incremental Backup
    3.  NTFS Partition Recovery
    4.  Recover Corrupted Files
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Photo Recovery
    7.  Differential Backup

    Ikki Boot VS SystemRescue

     
  11. ALT Linux icon

    ALT Linux

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    ALT Linux is a set of RPM-based, APT-managed operating systems built on top of the Linux kernel and Sisyphus package repository branches. ALT Linux Rescue is, well, the disaster recovery tool.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Linux
    uefi boot

    ALT Linux Features

    1.  NTFS Partition Recovery
    2.  X86/x64 Compatibility
    3.  UEFI Support
    4.  Rescue cd
    5.  Linux-based
    6.  Network Tools

    ALT Linux VS SystemRescue

     
  12. Mondo Rescue icon

    Mondo Rescue

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    Mondo Rescue is a GPL disaster recovery solution. It supports Linux (i386, x86_64, ia64) and FreeBSD (i386). It's packaged for multiple distributions (Fedora, RHEL, openSuSE, SLES, Mandriva, Mageia, Debian, Ubuntu, Gentoo).

    17 Mondo Rescue alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Mondo Rescue screenshot 1

    Mondo Rescue Features

    1.  NTFS Partition Recovery
    2.  Rescue cd

    Mondo Rescue VS SystemRescue

     
  13. Grml icon

    Grml

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    Bootable live system (Live-CD) based on Debian especially well suited for administrative tasks like installation, deployment and system rescue.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Grml VS SystemRescue

     
  14. Avira Rescue System icon

    Avira Rescue System

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    The Avira Rescue System scans and repairs malware-infected computers that no longer boot or are generally unresponsive. Running on both Windows and Linux operating systems, our integrated scan and repair app is highly intuitive and easy to use.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Avira Rescue System screenshot 1

    Avira Rescue System Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Rescue cd

    Avira Rescue System VS SystemRescue

     
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