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Retrospect Backup vs NovaBACKUP: catalog facts
Retrospect Backup	NovaBACKUP
Paid Paid software with a free trial.	Paid Paid software with a free trial.
Windows, macOS	Windows
Runs on both Windows and Mac Ransomware detection built in	Local and cloud backup in one product Editions for PCs, servers, VMs and Microsoft 365
Paid software aimed largely at businesses No Linux edition mentioned	Windows only Paid, with much of the range aimed at businesses
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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