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Retrospect Backup
What Retrospect Backup is
Retrospect Backup is paid software for backing up computers, mobile devices, and servers. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, with computer, mobile, and server backup listed. Backup scope and restore modes are both described as mixed, and ransomware protection is included. Plans are organized by the systems covered. Solo is for one non-server computer. Desktop covers one primary computer and up to five additional computers. Single Server 5 supports one server plus up to five networked desktops and notebooks, while Single Server 20 supports one server and up to 20 networked desktops and notebooks. Multi Server Unlimited covers unlimited networked servers, desktops, and notebooks. No plan prices are listed, and there is no free plan. Retrospect Backup was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, United States. Buyers can select a plan according to whether they need individual computer coverage, mobile or server backup, or broader network protection.
Who it suits
It suits individuals, organizations, and server environments needing backup across Windows, macOS, or Linux. The plan lineup supports both single-computer coverage and larger networked deployments.
What it does well
- Backs up computers, mobile devices, and servers
- Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Includes ransomware protection
- Plans cover up to unlimited networked systems
- Offers mixed backup and restore modes
What to know first
- No free plan
- Coverage differs by plan limits
- Restore modes are described as mixed
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Solo | One non-server computer | On request |
| Solo | One non-server computer | On request |
| Desktop | $9 per month USD · one non-server Windows PC or Mac · up to five additional Windows, Mac, and Linux desktops/notebooks · Open File Backup for Windows | $9 a month |
| Single Server 5 | $39 per month USD · one server · up to five networked Windows, Mac, and Linux desktops/notebooks · no tape devices | $39 a month |
| Single Server 20 | $59 per month USD · one server · up to 20 networked Windows, Mac, and Linux desktops/notebooks | $59 a month |
| Multi Server Unlimited | $179 per month USD · unlimited networked Windows, Mac, and Linux servers, desktops, and notebooks · one host Windows or Mac computer | $179 a month |
| Multi Server Unlimited Premium | $279 per month USD · unlimited networked Windows, Mac, and Linux servers, desktops, and notebooks · Advanced Tape · Unlimited Email | $279 a month |
| Single Server Unlimited | $99 per month USD · one server · unlimited networked Windows, Mac, and Linux desktops/notebooks | $99 a month |
As retrospect.com lists them, read 23 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Retrospect Backup covers multiple operating systems and device types, from one computer through unlimited networked systems. Compare each plan’s computer and server allowances with the environment you need to protect.
Facts from Retrospect Backup's own pages
- Anomaly detection
- Backup comparison and anomaly detection show changed files so administrators can investigate possible ransomware activity. · retrospect.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Application integrations
- Add-ons provide running-database protection for Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Exchange, plus VMware and Hyper-V integration through separate products or add-ons. · retrospect.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Automation extensibility
- Script Hooks allow customizable pre-backup and post-backup actions on engine or client computers. · retrospect.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Backup scope
- mixed · retrospect.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Cloud integrations
- Tested cloud destinations include Retrospect Cloud, Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Google Cloud Storage, Azure Blob, Dropbox, Wasabi, MinIO, Synology, QNAP, and DigitalOcean Spaces. · docs.retrospect.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Company history
- Retrospect says it has protected data since 1989 and was acquired by StorCentric in 2019. · retrospect.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Company scale
- LinkedIn lists Retrospect Backup as a privately held company with 11–50 employees and a 1989 founding year. · linkedin.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Computer backup
- Yes · retrospect.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Cross-platform protection
- The product protects Windows, macOS, and Linux systems through native client software. · retrospect.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Current releases
- The downloads page lists Windows 20.0.1.201, Mac 20.0.1.213, Linux engine 20.0, and matching Windows, Mac, and Linux clients. · retrospect.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation depth
- Retrospect publishes Windows, Mac, and Linux guides, Management Console documentation, release notes, system requirements, knowledge-base articles, and videos. · retrospect.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Exchange limitation
- The Exchange Server Agent supports Exchange 2003 through 2013; Exchange 2016 and newer mailbox backup is unsupported because of Microsoft API changes. · docs.retrospect.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1989 · retrospect.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · retrospect.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Sunnyvale, California, United States · retrospect.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Incremental backup
- Block-level incremental backup copies only changed portions of large files after the initial backup. · retrospect.com, 15 Oct 2026
- License model
- Retrospect is a proprietary commercial product offered under subscription or perpetual licensing; perpetual installations can run offline. · retrospect.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: interface bugs
- PCWorld found a persistent network-folder browsing error that required entering a share URL manually. · pcworld.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: payment support
- A Trustpilot reviewer said a payment was flagged over account-name and address details and that repeated support contacts did not resolve the purchase. · trustpilot.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: usability
- Reviewers repeatedly report a steep learning curve, dated or non-intuitive terminology, and substantial setup and administration effort. · pcworld.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: virtualization
- ITPro reported that the main Backup product lacked agentless VMware and Hyper-V host backup and required the separate Retrospect Virtual product. · itpro.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Management Console
- The hosted Management Console monitors and manages multiple Retrospect engines, scripts, sources, backup sets, and activities from a browser or mobile device. · docs.retrospect.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Mobile backup
- Yes · retrospect.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows,macOS,Linux · retrospect.com, 23 Sept 2026
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