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Which Edition is Right for You?

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Our software is available in five editions:


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Handy Backup Standard

The Standard edition is great if you need to back up files and folders, e-mails, Windows registry and other “regular” data. Supports any local and USB drives, CD/DVD, LAN, FTP, WebDAV and a variety of cloud services.

If you need to create disk images, store data to FTPS/SFTP servers, or Amazon S3, and create USB recovery drives, consider using the Professional edition.

If you need to back up multiple network computers with centralized management, then you need Handy Backup Network.

Buy for $39

Handy Backup Professional

The Professional edition has all functions of the Standard edition and also supports “live” disk imaging, FTPS, SFTP and Amazon S3 as backup storage, and allows creating bootable USB drives with Disaster Recovery module.

If you need to back up Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, DB2, Lotus Notes and other databases, please see the Small Server edition.

If you need to back up files and disk images of multiple computers with centralized management, please see Handy Backup Network.

Buy for $99

Handy Backup Network

Handy Backup Network is a client-server backup solution that lets you back up all workstations on the network. It works as follows: you install agent applications on all workstations, and then control backup, recovery and synchronization jobs from one control point. Supported data includes files, folders, Windows registry, HDD images and ODBC databases.

If you need to back up not only network workstations, but also data stored on network servers (such as Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and other), then you need the Server Network edition.

Buy for $349

Handy Backup Small Server

The Small Server edition is an all-included backup and disaster recovery solution for Windows Servers. It allows backing up files, folders, HDD images, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange Server, Oracle, DB2, Lotus Notes, and other server data.

If you need to back up multiple network servers from one control point, please see the Server Network edition which is a client-server backup solution for corporate networks.

Buy for $249

Handy Backup Server Network

Handy Backup Server Network is a client-server backup solution that lets you protect all workstations and servers in a network. Supported types of data includes files, folders, HDD images, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange Server, Oracle, DB2, Lotus Notes, and other.

It works as follows: you install client applications on all servers and workstations, and then control backup, recovery and synchronization jobs from one control point.

Buy for $569

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Comparison Table of Different Editions

EditionStandardProfessionalNetworkSmall ServerServer Network
Price$39$99$349$249$569
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Supported operating systems
Windows 10
Windows 8
Windows 7
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2012
Windows 2008 Server
Windows Vista
Windows XP**
Windows 2003 Server**
Backup Type
Full backup
Incremental backup
Differential backup
Mixed backup
Mirror backup (synchronization)
Centralized backup of network workstations
Centralized backup of network servers
Backup “Source” Options
Individual file and folder backup
MS Outlook backup
Outlook Express backup
Windows Mail backup
Windows registry backup
Windows Libraries backup
Complete disk image backup
System Recovery
Individual HDD partition backup
HDD partition table backup
“Live” backup of a running system
Backing up database tables via ODBC protocol
MySQL backup
PostgreSQL backup
Microsoft SQL Server backup
Microsoft Exchange Server backup
Oracle backup
DB2 backup
Lotus Notes/Domino backup
MariaDB backup
Centralized backup of network workstations
Centralized backup of network servers
Hyper-V backup
VMware backup
Backup Storage Options
Back up to HDD
Back up to external drives (USB, Firewire, etc.)
Back up to WebDAV
Back up to HBDrive (Handy Backup Online)
Back up to FTP
Back up to SFTP
Back up to FTPS
Back up to Amazon S3 cloud
Backup to Google Drive
Backup to OneDrive
Backup to Dropbox
Backup to Backblaze
Back up to centralized storage (workstation data)
Back up to centralized storage (server data)
Backup Capabilities
Backup scheduling
Backup encryption (128-bit)
Backup with ZIP compression
Run as Windows service
Back up open files with Volume Shadow Copying
File filters (selective backup of photos, music, etc.)
Excluding temporary files using file filtering
Event logging
E-mail notifications
Other programs to run before/after running backup tasks
USB disaster recovery drive
Backup Reports
Export and Import Tasks
Restore Features
Selective restoration of individual files
Scheduled restoration
Restoring backups to different locations
Restoring with USB drive
Remote restoration (workstation data)
Remote restoration (server data)
Synchronize Features
Synchronizing local files and folders
One-way and double-direction synchronization
Scheduled synchronization
Synchronizing with FTP folder
Synchronizing with WebDAV folder
Synchronizing with SFTP folder
Synchronizing with FTPS folder
Synchronizing with Amazon S3
Synchronizing with Google Drive
Synchronizing with OneDrive
Synchronizing with Dropbox
Centralized synchronization of remote computers
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Price for unit license$39$99$349$249$569

** The latest version available is 7.7.9. Download version 7.7.9 here.

20 comments

  • David | 2015-07-05 19:13:00

    I have a license for standard version 7. What versions can I upgrade to for free?

  • Moderator | 2015-07-13 07:34:34

    David, you can upgrade for free to any edition in the Handy Backup 7 product family, i.e. form you version to any 7.*.*, up to 7.9.9.

  • Rob Binning | 2013-05-17 04:44:57

    I have 1 Win 2003 Server Raid 10. Its main function is terminal services for 5 or 6 various laptops and PC's that login via VPN Clients. Is the network Server going to be able to backup the Server, local and the remote systems once their connected and then have their data saved to an off site location? Will the software be capable of bare metal recovery with diffferent hardware? Comparing Handy backup with Storage craft. Need solid soultion ASAP. Thanks

  • Rik Fox | 2013-04-11 11:45:04

    can the software restore to dissimilar hardware

  • Moderator | 2015-07-13 07:33:22

    Yes, there is an option of retoring to dissimilar hardware, both for system snapshots and individual files.

  • FrankC77 | 2013-03-07 13:27:51

    Thank you, as it is a useful program although I do not have much data to backup. В FrankC

  • Orlando Martinez | 2013-03-06 01:36:49

    I've converted from VISTA to W7, but when I reloaded and attempted to register HB 6.0 it said the registration failed. I tried to register via e-mail (as the subsequent pop-up recommended), but I haven't heard back from you yet.В  I still have the order number and receipt.В  I'm working off the trial version, but need to reactivate my copy.

  • HB_Support | 2013-03-11 02:47:58

    You have to reactivate you license key for Handy Backup if OS is changed. Try to send your registration data again please. E-mail : support@handybackup.net

  • Jim Calamis | 2013-02-04 22:23:00

    I love your software and have relied on it for a long time. В However, my old machine finally died and I migrated everything to a newer Dell laptop.В  What to I need to do to reactivate Handybackup 4.0 on the new machine? В My old license code doesn't work, and I've been without a backup for 3 weeks.

  • HB_Support | 2013-02-05 11:45:56

    At the moment actual release of Handy Backup is 7.3.2 you can download on this site. With more detailed information we did reply to your e-mail.

  • David Cataldo | 2012-12-03 17:11:01

    Hi - we need to backup about 10 workstations plus the server that has SQL server with a few databases. I also need central control. With this, I assume I need Your $599 product which comes with 5 workstations. So I have three questions questions: Do I need a SQL plug-in? What is the price for 5 more workstations? Couldn't I use the Small Server product? Thank you for your time.

  • Moderator | 2012-12-04 17:31:44

    That one going to the sales department. Our business development director has said he is going to contact you personally, via email.В 

  • Arnold_77 | 2012-10-24 05:27:49

    May I shut off some backups/move them, f.e., I don`t need ICQ backup, ACDSee backup, etc., for having more place?

  • HB_Moderator | 2012-11-12 05:12:31

    Of course you can choose needed plugins.

  • Laura_S | 2012-10-22 08:23:17

    If I need to back up only the Lotus Notes/Domino database, would it be cheaper to buy just this plug-in in addition to the standard/professional edition?

  • SashaHB | 2012-11-13 05:26:08

    Actually, it would. Handy Backup Standard + Lotus Notes/Domino Backup plug-in = 138$. В For moreВ http://www.handybackup.net/order-plugins.shtml

  • T. S. | 2012-10-22 08:20:57

    Very helpful chart, but why it is so important to back up HDD Image? Does it mean that I don’t need to install an extra program to make disk image?

  • SashaHB | 2012-11-13 03:21:52

    The HDD image will help you restore your operating system. No, Handy Backup Professional already contains everything needed.

  • stinkyyy | 2012-10-22 05:09:02

    As I see Professional Edition covers many options, so I like it. May I take trial for the version?В  В 

  • HB_Moderator | 2012-11-12 05:14:12

    Yes, you can take trial for Handy Backup Home Professional.

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