# Carbonite Safe vs Retrospect Comparison

| | Carbonite Safe | Retrospect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.0 out of 5 | 3.0 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 198 | 12 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (52.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (45.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Carbonite Safe

Pros:
- Affordable (1 reviews)
- Backup Solutions (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Backup Issues (1 reviews)
- Backup Problems (1 reviews)

### Retrospect

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Carbonite Safe | Retrospect | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (166 reviews) | 7.0 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (165 reviews) | 5.9 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (86 reviews) | 6.2 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (83 reviews) | 6.2 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.1 (126 reviews) | 5.7 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (77 reviews) | 6.4 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.4 (165 reviews) | 3.6 (11 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Carbonite Safe

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Retrospect

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Online Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Carbonite Safe** | 8.8/10 | 38 |
| **Retrospect** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Carbonite Safe | Retrospect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Real-time Sync** | 9.2 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Capacity** | 8.8 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Backup** | 9.0 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Versioning** | 8.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Backup Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | Carbonite Safe | Retrospect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Disk Backup** | 8.6 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Local Backup** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Formats** | 8.6 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Carbonite Safe | Retrospect | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | 9.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security Standards** | 8.9 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Encrypted Storage** | 8.6 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Online Backup

| Feature | Carbonite Safe | Retrospect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Replication

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Carbonite Safe** | N/A | N/A |
| **Retrospect** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Carbonite Safe | Retrospect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Solution Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Infrastructure Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Solution Provision

| Feature | Carbonite Safe | Retrospect | 
|---|---|---|
| **System Failover** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pay by Usage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Service Provision** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Carbonite Safe** | N/A | N/A |
| **Retrospect** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Carbonite Safe | Retrospect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduled Backups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-Demand Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | Carbonite Safe | Retrospect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Carbonite Safe | Retrospect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Online Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-backup)

**Unique to Carbonite Safe (1):** [Data Replication Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-replication)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Carbonite Safe | Retrospect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 52.2% | 45.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 32.3% | 45.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 15.6% | 9.1% | 

### By Industry

#### Carbonite Safe

- **Information Technology and Services:** 20.0%
- **Computer Software:** 10.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.4%
- **Utilities:** 4.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.3%
- **Internet:** 3.2%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.7%
- **Higher Education:** 2.7%
- **Accounting:** 2.7%
- **Automotive:** 1.6%
- **Other:** 42.2%

#### Retrospect

- **Computer Software:** 18.2%
- **Printing:** 9.1%
- **Motion Pictures and Film:** 9.1%
- **Media Production:** 9.1%
- **Management Consulting:** 9.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.1%
- **Industrial Automation:** 9.1%
- **Higher Education:** 9.1%
- **Consumer Services:** 9.1%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 9.1%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Carbonite Safe

- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (721 reviews)
- [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (432 reviews)
- [IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2](https://www.g2.com/products/idrive-online-and-saas-backup-object-storage-e2/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1939 reviews)
- [NAKIVO Backup & Replication](https://www.g2.com/products/nakivo-backup-replication/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (354 reviews)
- [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (737 reviews)
- [MSP360 Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/msp360-backup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (548 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-acronis-cyber-protect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (742 reviews)
- [CrashPlan SMB](https://www.g2.com/products/crashplan-smb/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (415 reviews)
- [CyberSentriq](https://www.g2.com/products/cybersentriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (391 reviews)
- [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4313 reviews)

### Alternatives to Retrospect

- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (721 reviews)
- [Arctera Backup Exec](https://www.g2.com/products/arctera-arctera-backup-exec/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (275 reviews)
- [MSP360 Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/msp360-backup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (548 reviews)
- [CrashPlan SMB](https://www.g2.com/products/crashplan-smb/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (415 reviews)
- [NAKIVO Backup & Replication](https://www.g2.com/products/nakivo-backup-replication/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (354 reviews)
- [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (737 reviews)
- [IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2](https://www.g2.com/products/idrive-online-and-saas-backup-object-storage-e2/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1939 reviews)
- [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (432 reviews)
- [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4313 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-acronis-cyber-protect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (742 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Carbonite Safe

- Title: [Is carbonite a good backup?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-carbonite-a-good-backup) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No, but better than nothing."

### Retrospect

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/carbonite-safe-vs-retrospect)