Comet Backup
8.2#11 in backup softwareFrom $19 a monthWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitComet Backup vs UrBackup
What both publish
| Fact | Comet Backup | UrBackup |
|---|---|---|
| Backup scope | The feature comparison lists workstation, server, NAS, virtual-environment, SaaS, database, file-and-folder and system-state backup options. | mixed |
| Computer backup | Yes | Yes |
| Deduplication | GetApp describes client-side chunking and deduplication that avoids full re-uploads after the first backup. | Identical files on different computers are stored once through file-level deduplication. |
| Documentation | Documentation covers installation, protected items, storage, API, integrations, troubleshooting, disaster recovery and security, with offline copies included in self-hosted installations. | Official documentation includes an administration manual, FAQ, system-support guide, database backup guides and Hyper-V instructions. |
| Founded | The company states that Comet Backup launched in 2017. | An independent company profile states that Martin Raiber founded UrBackup in 2011. |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | New Zealand | Ulm, Germany |
| Mobile backup | No | Yes |
| Ransomware protection | The official comparison includes ransomware protection with S3 Object Lock as a security feature. | Yes |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.7 out of 5 from 74 reviews | 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 4.3 out of 5 from 115 reviews | 4.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.7 out of 5 from 74 reviews | 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews |
Comet Backup plans
- Starter$19 a month
- Growth$49 a month
- Professional$49 a month
- Advanced$99 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
UrBackup plans
- UrBackup core—
- Change block tracking for UrBackup Client on Windows€15.50 a month
- UrBackup Client for Microsoft Hyper-V 2.x—
- Infscape virtual appliance community editionFree
- UrBackup open-source server and clientsFree
- Infscape AWS/Azure appliance storage$0.01 a month
Pick Comet Backup if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick UrBackup if…
UrBackup may suit people or organizations seeking file and image backup across computers, mobile devices, and servers. The self-hosted core plan may appeal to those who want to run the server themselves.