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BackupAssist vs Retrospect Backup: catalog facts
BackupAssist	Retrospect Backup
Paid Paid licenses per product, with a free trial available.	Paid Paid software with a free trial.
Windows	Windows, macOS
Separate editions for servers, desktops and Microsoft 365 Immutable cloud backups in Classic v15	Runs on both Windows and Mac Ransomware detection built in
Windows only Paid software aimed mainly at businesses	Paid software aimed largely at businesses No Linux edition mentioned
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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