MomentBackup Watari Labs

21-day free trial · free account, no card

Get deleted files — or your whole Windows PC — back.

MomentBackup keeps a browsable history on your drive, NAS, Google Drive, or S3-compatible storage. File History works on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Whole-computer recovery is available on Windows. From $49 once.

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Free account required for the trial · no credit card · restores are never locked

MomentBackup showing a protected computer, two backup destinations, recent activity, and storage use.
From $49
once — no subscription
21 days
free account, no credit card
3 platforms
Windows, macOS, and Linux
Always
restores work without a license
When something goes wrong

Recover from the problem you actually have

A file was deleted

Open Backup Explorer, pick an earlier moment, and restore the file without replacing your current copy.

A drive died

Restore your files on any supported computer. On Windows, recover the whole computer to a replacement drive.

Ransomware reached the computer

With a supported S3 bucket, keep an off-site copy locked with Object Lock so malware cannot rewrite that protected history.

How it works

Three choices, then it is handled

01

Pick what matters

Start with your home folder: documents, photos, desktop, and the things you would actually miss.

02

Choose your storage

Use an external drive, NAS, Google Drive, or your own S3-compatible bucket.

03

Let it run

MomentBackup saves new versions on a schedule, checks its work, and keeps the history tidy.

Clear platform support

The same File History. The right recovery tools.

Every platform gets encrypted File History, schedules, verification, and license-free restores. Whole-computer recovery differs by operating system.

Windows

File History plus whole-computer images and replacement-drive recovery. Images use a local or external drive, or a connected NAS.

macOS

File History plus Time Machine health checks. Whole-computer recovery stays with Apple Recovery.

Linux

File History, automatic schedules, verification, and restore. Public 1.0 does not offer whole-disk capture on Linux.

The product

See what you can recover

Go back in time

Yesterday's file, exactly as it was

Browse your backup like a folder, move between recovery points, and restore an older version. MomentBackup copies to a new location by default, so the file you have now stays safe.

MomentBackup Backup Explorer showing folders and files from an earlier recovery point.
Windows whole-computer recovery

A dead drive does not have to mean a lost computer

MomentBackup can keep a recoverable image of a Windows computer: the system, apps, settings, and files. Restore it to a replacement drive after hardware failure.

Backup health

Know the restore works before you need it

MomentBackup verifies recent backups. For local and mounted backups, it can also run a safe restore drill. It shows when the backup and a real restore last passed, instead of asking you to trust a green checkmark.

Private by design

Your account is not in the path of your backups

The free trial needs an account, but your backup files, encryption keys, and storage credentials still go nowhere near it.

Your storage

Backups go only to the drive, NAS, Google Drive, or S3 storage you choose.

Your keys

Encryption happens on your computer. Your passphrase and recovery key stay with you.

Your recovery

Restores are never license-gated, even after the trial or on a new computer.

Read how MomentBackup protects your backups →

Simple pricing

$49 once. No storage subscription.

Protect one computer for $49, or up to three for $69. Every personal plan includes every feature, 1.x updates, and a 14-day money-back guarantee.

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Optional self-hosted companion

Hub keeps every computer in one view.

Run Hub on your NAS or home server. Each computer can report its backup health without giving Hub access to the backup files.

Set up Hub
MomentBackup Hub showing seven household computers, including protected, failed, and overdue backups.
Hub dashboard using sample computer data.

Frequently asked

Where do my backups go?
File History can use an external drive, a NAS or network share, your own Google Drive, or your own S3-compatible cloud bucket. Windows whole-computer images use a local or external drive, or a connected NAS. MomentBackup hosts none of your backup data.
Do I need an account?
A free MomentBackup account is required to download the app and start its one 21-day account trial. Another computer uses the same end date. No credit card is required. A paid license remains self-contained and can be activated offline. Your account never receives your backup files, encryption keys, or storage credentials.
Is there a storage subscription?
No. You bring your own storage, so there is no monthly storage bill from us. If you choose cloud storage, you pay that provider directly.
What if I lose my passphrase?
Setup gives you a one-time printable recovery key. Either the passphrase or that key opens your backups. If you lose both, nobody can decrypt them — including us.
Does it work alongside Time Machine?
Yes. MomentBackup can use the same kind of SMB share as Time Machine while keeping its own backup data separate. On a Mac, it can also report whether Time Machine is configured, recent, and healthy. MomentBackup vs Time Machine →
What happens when the trial ends?
New backups pause until you add a license. Restoring what you already backed up keeps working. Uninstalling MomentBackup never deletes your snapshots.

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Full product, free for 21 days. Create a free account. No credit card. Restores keep working after the trial.

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