Retrospect AlternativesOnline Backup Tools and other similar apps like Retrospect

Retrospect is described as 'Multi-platform backup solution supporting hybrid backup to disk, tape, NAS & Cloud, aimed at SMEs and MSPs. Main Editions include unlimited client/endpoint licenses. Site License Edition includes unlimited server licenses' and is a Online Backup tool in the backup & sync category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Retrospect for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best Retrospect alternative is Duplicati, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Retrospect are Macrium Reflect, Acronis True Image, Time Machine and CrashPlan.

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  1. Duplicati icon

    Duplicati

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    Duplicati stores encrypted, incremental backups with AES-256 encryption and GPG, compatible with Windows, Linux, MacOS. Supports cloud services like OneDrive, Google Drive, and includes a built-in scheduler, auto-updater. Run backups through a web interface or command line.

    132 Duplicati alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DK flagDenmark
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Duplicati screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Incremental Backup
    2.  Schedule Backup
    3.  Automatic Backup
    4.  Encrypted Backup
    5.  Data deduplication
    6.  File Versioning
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Scheduling
    9.  Local Storage
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Guided configuration
    12.  AES-256 Encryption

    Duplicati VS Retrospect

     

    • Duplicati is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Retrospect.

    • Duplicati is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Retrospect.

    • Duplicati is Freemium and Open SourceRetrospect is Paid and Proprietary
    • Duplicati is Privacy focusedRetrospect is not according to our users
  2. Macrium Reflect icon

    Macrium Reflect

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    Offering robust backup, disk imaging, and cloning, the tool supports secure, easily recovered back-ups on local, network, and USB drives, catering to both personal and commercial needs. The subscription model provides varied rate plans for home, workstation, and server uses, ensuring comprehensive data protection.

    83 Macrium Reflect alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Macrium Reflect screenshot 1

    Macrium Reflect Features

    1.  Disk Imaging
    2.  Disk Cloning
    3.  Schedule Backup
    4.  Differential Backup
    5.  Incremental Backup
    6.  NTFS Partition Recovery
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Portable
    9.  Command line interface

    Macrium Reflect VS Retrospect

     

    • Macrium Reflect is the most popular commercial alternative to Retrospect.

    • Macrium Reflect is Paid and ProprietaryRetrospect is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Acronis True Image icon

    Acronis True Image

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    A software product produced by Acronis that provides data protection including, backup, archive, access and recovery for Microsoft, macOS, iOS and Android operating systems.

    152 Acronis True Image alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Acronis True Image screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Intuitive Interface

    Features

    1.  Disk Imaging
    2.  Disk Cloning
    3.  Automatic Backup
    4.  Schedule Backup
    5.  Recover Corrupted Files
    6.  Incremental Backup
    7.  Differential Backup
    8.  Clone to smaller disks
    9.  Ransomware Protection
    10.  Data Protection

    Acronis True Image VS Retrospect

     
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    The core of Retrospect backup is incremental backups... Acronis can't do this

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    • Acronis True Image is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Retrospect.

    • Acronis True Image is Paid and ProprietaryRetrospect is also Paid and Proprietary
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  6. Time Machine icon

    Time Machine

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    Time Machine is the breakthrough automatic backup that’s built right into Mac OS X. It keeps an up-to-date copy of everything on your Mac — digital photos, music, movies, TV shows, and documents. Now, if you ever have the need, you can easily go back in time to recover anything.

    91 Time Machine alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Interface

    Time Machine Features

    1.  Automatic Backup
    2.  Differential Backup
    3.  Incremental Backup
    4.  Schedule Backup
    5.  File Versioning
    6.  Encrypted Backup
    7.  Bundled with macOS

    Time Machine VS Retrospect

     
  7. CrashPlan icon

    CrashPlan

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    Data Protection for SMBs with Cloud Backup.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Desktop app. Works on Windows, OS X, and Linux.

    CrashPlan Features

    1.  Encrypted Backup
    2.  Incremental Backup
    3.  Unlimited storage
    4.  File Versioning
    5.  Automatic Backup
    6.  AES Encryption
    7.  Multiple languages

    CrashPlan VS Retrospect

     

    • CrashPlan is the most popular Web-based alternative to Retrospect.

    • CrashPlan is Paid and ProprietaryRetrospect is also Paid and Proprietary
  8. Carbon Copy Cloner icon

    Carbon Copy Cloner

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    Carbon Copy Cloner (CCC) features an interface designed to make the cloning and backup procedure very intuitive. In addition to general backup, CCC can also clone one hard drive to another, copying every single block or file to create an exact replica of your source hard drive.

    36 Carbon Copy Cloner alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Main UI

    Carbon Copy Cloner Features

    1.  Incremental Backup
    2.  File Versioning
    3.  Task Scheduling

    Carbon Copy Cloner VS Retrospect

     
  10. EaseUS ToDo BackUp icon

    EaseUS ToDo BackUp

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    Create file backups in full, incremental, or differential modes, using templates for iTunes, mail, contacts, documents, and photos.

    55 EaseUS ToDo BackUp alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    System Backup

    EaseUS ToDo BackUp Features

    1.  Schedule Backup
    2.  Incremental Backup
    3.  UEFI Support
    4.  Disaster Recovery
    5.  Image Manager
    6.  Multiple languages

    EaseUS ToDo BackUp VS Retrospect

     
  11. Veeam Backup & Replication icon

    Veeam Backup & Replication

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    Veeam Backup works with both standalone ESXi and Hyper-V hosts, as well as with large virtual deployments. Whether you run a test lab or a production environment.

    24 Veeam Backup & Replication alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Veeam Backup & Replication VS Retrospect

     
  12. Time Machine for Linux icon

    Time Machine for Linux

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    Use Time Machine to automatically back up your personal data, including apps, music, photos and documents. Having a backup allows you to recover files that you later delete or can't access.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Time Machine for Linux Features

    1.  Automatic Backup
    2.  Schedule Backup
    3.  Incremental Backup

    Time Machine for Linux VS Retrospect

     
  13. Nero BackItUp icon

    Nero BackItUp

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    Nero BackItUp is a software for file and data protection on personal computers or laptops. It enables automatic backup of files to three locations, including USB hard drives. It offers features such as scheduling backups daily, weekly, or monthly, continuous file backup, and...

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    Nero BackItUp screenshot 1

    Nero BackItUp Features

    1.  Schedule Backup
    2.  Encrypted Backup
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Time-machine

    Nero BackItUp VS Retrospect

     
  14. Windows Backup and Restore icon

    Windows Backup and Restore

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    Windows Backup and Restore (formerly Windows Backup and Restore Center) is a component of Microsoft Windows introduced in Windows Vista and included in later versions that allow users to create backups and restore from backups created earlier.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Windows Backup and Restore screenshot 1

    Windows Backup and Restore Features

    1.  Schedule Backup
    2.  Incremental Backup
    3.  File Versioning
    4.  Bundled with Windows
    5.  Multiple languages

    Windows Backup and Restore VS Retrospect

     
  15. Crow Backup icon

    Crow Backup

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    Crow Backup is a software that allows for the creation of backups on friends’ computers in a simple and secure manner.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Crow Backup screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  AES-256 Encryption
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Automatic Backup
    6.  Encrypted Backup
    7.  Incremental Backup
    8.  File Versioning
    9.  Schedule Backup
    10.  Peer-To-Peer

    Crow Backup VS Retrospect

     
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