Handy Backup
Automatic backup & recovery software for computers & servers
4,4 /5 (24 reviews) Write a Review!Handy Backup Overview
What is Handy Backup?
Handy Backup is an automatic backup and recovery solution designed to help individuals and businesses automate the processes for server backup, restoration, activity logging, data encryption, and more. Handy Backup lets users control backup operations by specifying them into full, incremental, mixed incremental, differential, and mixed differential backup types.
Key features of Handy Backup include disk cloning, bare-metal restore, backup scheduling, disaster recovery, and image deployment. Using FTP/FTPS/SFTP protocols, teams can back up files and databases to reduce downtime in case of server disasters. Plus, it comes with plug-ins for backing up tables of various databases including FoxPro, Access, Firebird, Sybase, and more.
Handy Backup enables businesses to receive notifications about completed tasks and operation results. Users can also manage data backup using numerous cloud storage services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, OwnCloud, Backblaze, Amazon S3, OneDrive, and OneDrive for Business. Handy Backup can be deployed on Windows Server 2008 (R2), 2012 (R2), and 2016 or MS Windows 7/8/10 and Vista.
Handy Backup Overview
Pricing
Pricing options
Handy Backup Standard: $39
Handy Backup Professional: $89
Handy Backup Small Business: $249
Handy Backup Server Network: $448
Handy Backup Features
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Handy Backup Reviews
Handy Backup Reviews
Used Daily for close to 20 years
I have used this product since version 1. I own 3 licences for my 3 different computer locations. It has saved my butt more than once. There is a small glitch with version 8 and one drive, but I'm certain it will get fixed.
This is part of my personal "Essentials" software that I keep for new computer set ups, or re-installations.
Handy Backup 7
At present we use serveral Handy Backup 7 around the company. We use these to back up files each night and keep these for three copies.
Sometimes it will copy more that three copies, which is a problem I have, this may be the way I have set them up but I don't know.
Problem with backup of open files
For me, version 5 or earlier, perfection. Anything above this has the same file save issue.
Like the Product but Support is Lacking
Like the software, but wish support was helpful
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Used Daily for close to 20 years
Pros
I like the ease of use, and the total flexibility. It has kept up nicely with available technology.
Cons
Customer support can be spotty. Re-registering on the same computer after a new version can be a pain.
Response from Novosoft
There is no greater satisfaction for our job than when we find out that our solution can serve the user for so many years! Thank you for being with us, Leigh!
As for technical support, we are trying very hard to ¿keep a hand of the pulse¿, but we recognize that some failures may occur (for example, during changing employees). In case of registration transfer, you can always use the link https://www.handybackup.net/registration-management.shtml, where you can reset the registration without an additional call to technical support.
Thank you again!
Best regards,
Natalya Sigaeva
Head of Novosoft Marketing Dept.
Handy Backup user for years
Pros
Handy Backup has always served an essential need for me in terms of disaster recovery. While most of my data is stored on Network Attached Storage that is mirrored for redundancy in the event of a disk failure, mirroring does not prevent me from losing a file through inadvertent deletion.
Handy Backup has always been my backup software of choice to make a copy of my critical NAS files to local storage in the event of deletion.
Cons
I would appreciate additional alerting since I never review my log files. I set it and forget it and just assume it's working. It would be nice to receive an alert if a backup failed.
Response from Novosoft
Nice to get a review from you, Tim!
We'll try to implement your comment. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Best regards,
Handy Backup Team.
Handy Backup 7
At present we use serveral Handy Backup 7 around the company. We use these to back up files each night and keep these for three copies.
Sometimes it will copy more that three copies, which is a problem I have, this may be the way I have set them up but I don't know.
Pros
Easy enough t o set up but leaving it to do the same job time after time, I find I could not trust it 100 %
Cons
Sometimes it copies more than set up for and leaving it to do the same job time after time. I could not trust it 100 %
Response from Novosoft
Dear Robert,
Thank you for the review. We're disappointed that you find our product unreliable.
Could you, please, write to the technical support at [email protected]? We'd like to get more information about problems you have to help you sort everything out.
Best regards,
Handy Backup Team.
Problem with backup of open files
For me, version 5 or earlier, perfection. Anything above this has the same file save issue.
Pros
Using version 5, fully featured, work extremely fast while performing every task that we require
Cons
Later versions will write a zero kb file over top of you last save. Not only does backup fail for that file, you also lose your previosly saved version.
Like the Product but Support is Lacking
Like the software, but wish support was helpful
Pros
Interface, features and functionality.
Cons
I have contacted support for a couple of issues and either have not heard back, or the assistance provided was not helpful. At this point, I am still having problems with backing up to my NAS
Response from Novosoft
Thank you for your feedback! We are constantly working on improving our program and the support team. Unfortunately, no one is protected from the force majeure situations. If you have any problems, please contact us via email: [email protected] On 25th of February we have released a new version of the program - 8.1.2, special attention was paid to the NAS. Thank you in advance!
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Handy Backup Pricing
Handy Backup Pricing
Handy Backup Standard: $39
Handy Backup Professional: $89
Handy Backup Small Business: $249
Handy Backup Server Network: $448
Handy Backup Standard: $39
Handy Backup Professional: $89
Handy Backup Small Business: $249
Handy Backup Server Network: $448
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Handy Backup Features
Handy Backup Features
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Additional information for Handy Backup
Additional information for Handy Backup
Key features of Handy Backup
- Backup Log
- Compression
- Disaster Recovery
- File Filter
- Incremental Backup
- Multiple Format Support
- Multiple System Support
- Retention Policy
- Secure Data Storage
Handy Backup FAQs
Handy Backup FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for Handy Backup.
Q. What type of pricing plans does Handy Backup offer?
Handy Backup offers the following pricing plans:
Starting from: US$39,00
Pricing model: One Time License, Subscription
Free Trial: Available
Handy Backup Standard: $39 Handy Backup Professional: $89 Handy Backup Small Business: $249 Handy Backup Server Network: $448
Q. What are the main features of Handy Backup?
Handy Backup offers the following features:
- Backup Log
- Compression
- Disaster Recovery
- File Filter
- Incremental Backup
- Multiple Format Support
- Multiple System Support
- Retention Policy
- Secure Data Storage
Q. Who are the typical users of Handy Backup?
Handy Backup has the following typical customers:
Small Business, Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business
Q. What languages does Handy Backup support?
Handy Backup supports the following languages:
English
Q. What type of pricing plans does Handy Backup offer?
Handy Backup has the following pricing plans:
One Time License, Subscription
Q. Does Handy Backup support mobile devices?
We do not have any information about what devices Handy Backup supports
Q. What other apps does Handy Backup integrate with?
Handy Backup integrates with the following applications:
Dropbox Business, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, ownCloud
Q. What level of support does Handy Backup offer?
Handy Backup offers the following support options:
Phone Support, Online Support, FAQs, Knowledge Base, Video Tutorials
I have used this product since version 1. I own 3 licences for my 3 different computer locations. It has saved my butt more than once. There is a small glitch with version 8 and one drive, but I'm certain it will get fixed.
This is part of my personal "Essentials" software that I keep for new computer set ups, or re-installations.