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Macrium Reflect vs Retrospect Backup
Both stand on backup software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial Windows
Macrium Reflect offers personal and business backup options, with resumable imaging and a Home trial that preserves trial backups for restoration. Check the listed compatibility limit if using older Windows systems.
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Free trial iPhoneLinuxMac+3
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.
Visit Retrospect BackupThe facts
| Macrium Reflect | Retrospect Backup | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Windows | iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Desktop: $9 a month |
| Plans published | 6 | 8 |
| Maker | Macrium Reflect | Retrospect Backup |
| Website | macrium.com | retrospect.com |
| On backup software | #102 of 151 | #98 of 151 |
Macrium Reflect: what it does well
- Protects full systems or selected files and projects.
- Supports computer and server backup.
- Imaging can resume after interruptions.
- Includes ransomware protection.
- Home trial backups remain available for restore.
What to know first
- Windows Vista 64-bit support ends beyond Reflect 7.3.
- Windows Server 2008 64-bit support ends beyond Reflect 7.3.
- Listed plan prices are not provided.
Retrospect Backup: 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
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