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Cobian Reflector vs Windows File History: catalog facts
Cobian Reflector	Windows File History
Free Free to download and use.	Free Included free with Windows.
Windows	Windows
Free with no feature restrictions, including encryption and FTP targets Runs as a service, so backups happen without anyone logged in	Included with Windows at no extra cost Keeps multiple versions of files, not just the latest copy
File backup only; there is no disk imaging Windows only, and releases are occasional	Needs a separate external or network drive configured to work Less comprehensive than full system-image backup tools
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 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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