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# Compare Comet Backup vs Macrium Reflect Server

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> Detailed comparison between Comet Backup and Macrium Reflect Server. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Comet Backup | Macrium Reflect Server |
| **Overall rating** | 4.7/5 | 5.0/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 74 | 5 |
| **Starting Price** | US$19,00 | US$275,00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Videos |

## Best for

### Comet Backup

IT Providers, Managed Service Providers (MSPs), IT Service Providers, IT Companies, VARs, System Integrators, Backup Providers and in-house IT Teams

### Macrium Reflect Server

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## Key features

### Comet Backup

- API
- Archiving & Retention
- Backup Log
- Backup Scheduling
- Bare-Metal Restore
- Compression
- Continuous Backup
- Customizable Reports
- Data Recovery
- Data Retention Management
- Differential Backup
- Disaster Recovery
- Encryption
- Filtering
- Incremental Backup
- Monitoring
- Multi-OS
- Scheduling
- Status Tracking
- VM Backup

### Macrium Reflect Server

- API
- Archiving & Retention
- Backup Log
- Backup Scheduling
- Bare-Metal Restore
- Compression
- Continuous Backup
- Data Recovery
- Data Retention Management
- Differential Backup
- Disaster Recovery
- Encryption
- Incremental Backup
- Multi-OS
- VM Backup

## Links

- [View Comet Backup Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/162943/comet-backup)
- [View Macrium Reflect Server Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1069911/Macrium-Reflect-Server)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/162943/1069911/comet-backup/vs/Macrium-Reflect-Server)

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