Head-to-head · Backup Software
BackupAssist vs Retrospect Backup
BackupAssist leads on 0 checks, Retrospect Backup on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Most featuresRetrospect Backup · 4 of 4
BackupAssist and Retrospect Backup score identically on our rubric (3.0 out of 10) for backup software; BackupAssist sits at #78 and Retrospect Backup at #80 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.
Retrospect Backup offers mobile backup; BackupAssist doesn't.
BackupAssist is the better fit for windows sites needing application-level recovery. Retrospect Backup is the better fit for long-running mixed-platform backup operations.
- BackupAssist fits best
Windows sites needing application-level recovery
- Retrospect Backup fits best
Long-running mixed-platform backup operations
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Side by side
| Feature | BackupAssist 3.0/10 Visit ↗ | Retrospect Backup 3.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Ranking | #78 in Backup Software | #80 in Backup Software |
| Best for | Windows sites needing application-level recovery | Long-running mixed-platform backup operations |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $279/unit one-time | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Desktop, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets | Email, Phone, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 7 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features BackupAssist 3/4 · Retrospect Backup 4/4 | ||
| Computer backup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile backup | — | ✓ (best) |
| Server backup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ransomware protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Backup scope | Mixed | Mixed |
| Restore modes | Mixed | Mixed |
| Supported platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Our verdict | BackupAssist is a business backup and recovery portfolio for Windows workstations, servers, applications, virtual machines, and cloud data. It is aimed at small and medium businesses, government organizations, schools, and other… Read the review → |
Retrospect Backup is data-protection software for professionals and small-to-midsize businesses managing mixed environments. It covers Windows, macOS, and Linux servers, desktops, and notebooks, while its documented mobile workflow… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
BackupAssist — where it wins
- Granular restores for files, applications, Exchange, SQL, and VMs
- Supports local, cloud, NAS, tape, RDX, and iSCSI destinations
- Automated test restores, monitoring, reports, and CryptoSafeGuard protection
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only platform coverage
- The portfolio uses separate products for different environments
- Paid plans start at AUD 55.50 per site per year
Retrospect Backup — where it wins
- Supports file-level, system-level, and bare-metal recovery
- Combines immutable backups, deduplication, and ransomware detection
- Monitors remote backups through a console and iOS app
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Mobile backup documentation covers iOS backups created through iTunes
- Choosing among six editions may require careful capacity planning
- BackupAssist3.0/10 · Paid
A Windows-focused portfolio for granular recovery across systems, servers, applications, and Microsoft 365.
Visit BackupAssistFull verdict → - Retrospect Backup3.0/10 · Paid
A broad backup platform for mixed Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and web operations.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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