Bareos
9.1#3 in backup softwareFrom €480 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Retrospect Backup
8.2#14 in backup softwareiOSWebLinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Bareos | Retrospect Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Backup scope | mixed | mixed |
| Computer backup | Yes | Yes |
| Documentation depth | The documentation covers installation, upgrades, WebUI, plugins, network protocols, encryption, security issues, APIs and release notes. | Retrospect publishes Windows, Mac, and Linux guides, Management Console documentation, release notes, system requirements, knowledge-base articles, and videos. |
| Founded | 2012 | 1989 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Cologne, Germany | Sunnyvale, California, United States |
| Ransomware protection | Yes | Retrospect supports immutable object-lock retention on S3, Azure, Google Cloud, Backblaze B2, Wasabi, and MinIO. |
| Rating on Capterra | 0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews | 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review | 3.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews. |
| Rating on GetApp | 0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews | 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews. |
| Rating on Software Advice | No rating out of 5 from 0 reviews | 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews. |
| Restore modes | mixed | mixed |
Bareos plans
- CommunityFree
- Subscription€480 a year
- Setup Review€800, paid once
- Training€810, paid once
- Consulting€900, paid once
- Basic Support€1,080 a year
Retrospect Backup plans
- SoloPriced on request
- Solo—
- Desktop$9 a month
- Single Server 5$39 a month
- Single Server 20$59 a month
- Multi Server Unlimited$179 a month
Pick Bareos if…
Bareos suits people or organizations looking for backup software for both computers and servers. It may fit users who want an open-source community edition, ransomware protection, and support for self-hosted environments.
Pick Retrospect Backup if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.