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Retrospect Backup vs CrashPlan: catalog facts
Retrospect BackupCrashPlan
Paid

Paid software with a free trial.

Paid

Paid business plans, with published pricing and quotes for larger deployments.

Windows, macOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Runs on both Windows and Mac
  • Ransomware detection built in
  • Covers endpoints, servers and SaaS data
  • Ransomware recovery and legal hold features
  • Paid software aimed largely at businesses
  • No Linux edition mentioned
  • Focused on businesses rather than individual users
  • Larger deployments go through sales quotes
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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