Retrospect
Online backup software
Backup software
Data recovery software
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What is Retrospect
Retrospect is backup and recovery software used to protect endpoints and servers with scheduled backups, retention policies, and restore workflows. It targets small to mid-sized organizations and IT administrators that need on-premises backup management with optional cloud storage targets. The product supports disk, tape, and network destinations and includes features such as encryption, deduplication, and bare-metal recovery options depending on edition. Retrospect is typically deployed as a centrally managed backup application rather than a pure file-sync service.
Broad destination and media support
Retrospect supports backups to local disk, NAS/SAN shares, removable media, and tape libraries, which fits environments with mixed storage requirements. It can also use cloud storage targets (often via supported integrations or gateways) for offsite copies. This flexibility can be useful where organizations want to combine fast local restores with longer-term archival media.
Centralized policy-based administration
The product provides a central console for scheduling, retention, and device/client management across protected systems. Administrators can standardize backup sets and automate recurring jobs rather than relying on manual copy processes. This aligns with IT-managed backup needs more than consumer-oriented online backup tools.
Recovery-oriented feature set
Retrospect focuses on restore workflows, including file/folder restores and system recovery scenarios depending on configuration. It supports encryption to protect backup data at rest and in transit where applicable. These capabilities are designed for operational recovery use cases rather than collaboration or file synchronization.
Less cloud-native by design
Retrospect is commonly deployed as on-premises backup software, which can require more infrastructure planning than cloud-first backup services. Cloud usage typically depends on selecting and configuring compatible storage targets and network connectivity. Organizations seeking a fully SaaS-managed backup experience may find the operational model less aligned.
Not a sync and share tool
Retrospect is built for backup and recovery, not for real-time file synchronization, sharing links, or end-user collaboration workflows. Teams looking for secure file sync across devices may need a separate product category. This can increase tool sprawl when both collaboration and backup are required.
Feature depth varies by edition
Capabilities such as advanced recovery options, application-aware protection, and scale features can vary depending on licensing and the specific Retrospect edition in use. This can complicate comparisons and procurement if requirements are not mapped to the correct SKU. Buyers typically need to validate supported platforms, workloads, and limits for their environment.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solo (Desktop "Solo") | Subscription: From $3 per month; Perpetual: From $49 (one‑time). | Protects a single non‑server Mac or Windows PC and any connected hard drives. (Store lists Solo perpetual SKU $49; product pages list subscription from $3/mo). |
| Desktop (single non‑server Desktop) | Subscription: From $9 per month; Perpetual: From $169 (one‑time). Desktop Premium: Subscription from $19 per month; Perpetual from $189 (Mac) / $209 (Windows). | Protects a single non‑server Mac or Windows PC and up to five additional desktops/notebooks. Premium adds features such as Unlimited Email (Mac) and Dissimilar Hardware (Windows) per product pages. |
| Single Server 5 | Subscription: From $31 per month; Perpetual: From $599 (one‑time). | Protects one server and five workstations; Premium option and add‑ons available (Exchange/SQL, Open File Backup, Dissimilar Hardware, etc.). |
| Single Server 20 | Subscription: From $53 per month; Perpetual: From $899 (one‑time). | Protects one server and up to 20 networked desktops/notebooks; Premium option and add‑ons available. |
| Single Server Unlimited | Subscription: From $85 per month; Perpetual: From $1,599 (one‑time). | Protects one server and any number of networked desktops/notebooks; Premium and add‑ons available. |
| Multi Server | Subscription: From $161 per month; Perpetual: From $3,199 (one‑time). | Protects any number of servers, desktops, and notebooks from a single host; Premium includes Open File Backup, Advanced Tape, Dissimilar Hardware, Unlimited Email. |
Notes: Many SKUs are available on the official Retrospect store (perpetual SKUs, ASM/Support bundles, and add‑ons). Subscription and perpetual pricing co‑exist; listed “From” prices are the entry/minimum prices shown on Retrospect’s official product pages and store.
Seller details
Retrospect, Inc.
Walnut Creek, California, United States
1998
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https://www.retrospect.com/
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