Comparisons & alternatives · Backup and cloning tools
Is Storage Studio a cloning tool like Carbon Copy Cloner or SuperDuper!?
Short answer: No. Cloning apps copy whole drives; Storage Studio moves big folders and apps off your internal drive. Its Data Backup keeps versioned copies of folders you choose, which is different from a full clone.
No. Cloning apps make a copy of a whole drive or a large set of folders so you have a second copy to fall back on. Storage Studio's main job is moving — taking big folders and apps off your internal drive so it has room, with links left so everything still opens.
It does have a backup feature, Data Backup, but that works differently from a clone: you choose folders, and it keeps versioned, restorable copies on another drive or a cloud account you've connected, backing up changes as they happen.
So the honest pairing is: keep your usual backup or cloning routine, and use Storage Studio to keep your internal drive roomy. See Backups & restore points.