Atempo Lina

Overview

Atempo Lina is a paid backup platform for business workstations, laptops and file servers, including remote users and sites. It is aimed at small and midsize IT teams that need continuous protection and a path from file restores to complete machine recovery. The product is a strong fit for managed Windows, macOS and Linux estates, but organizations built around cloud-synced folders or USB media should look elsewhere.

Key features

Lina continuously captures new and changed files in blocks, keeping protection current instead of waiting for a scheduled full copy. Browser-based self-service lets users restore files and earlier versions, while point-in-time recovery helps return data to a chosen state. Bare Metal Recovery and Continuous Data Protection extend that coverage to full machine rebuilds when a workstation is lost or badly damaged.

Source-side and server-side deduplication reduce both network traffic and repository consumption, an advantage for remote offices and constrained links. Security controls include two-factor authentication, encryption and immutable backups. Lina also examines backup behavior and can raise an alert for an anomaly; that adds useful warning capability, although it does not replace an organization’s wider threat response.

The product preserves metadata and access permissions. Its migration tooling supports file workloads in both directions, with cutover orchestration and migration reporting. That makes Lina relevant not only for protection but also for controlled storage moves. Agent compatibility covers Linux, Windows 10 and 11, Windows Server, and macOS 11 through 14. Certified encryption-related applications include Microsoft EFS, Defender, BitLocker and PRIM’X ZoneCentral.

Repository choices include MinIO, Scality Artesca, Quantum ActiveScale, AWS, Wasabi and OVH for S3 backup block storage. Hybrid on-premises/cloud arrangements are unsupported. USB sticks attached to an agent and cloud-synced data exposed on disk, such as OneDrive or Dropbox files, are also outside the supported workload, important exclusions for mixed-device environments.

Pricing

Lina uses custom pricing: Atempo directs prospects to request a demo or contact the company. There is no published free plan, free trial, seat allowance, storage quota or renewal term, so it is best suited to organizations prepared for a sales-led purchase rather than teams comparing transparent self-serve plans.

Platforms

Lina is offered for Linux, macOS and Windows, with self-hosted deployment and a hybrid deployment model. The broader supported-platform list includes GPFS, Lustre, Isilon, StorNext, Panasas, DDN, Qumulo, Huawei, cloud storage and object storage. Atempo says technical support is staffed around the clock; downloading software and upgrades requires signing in to its support portal.

Who it's for

Lina suits IT managers at small and medium-sized businesses protecting employee computers, file servers, remote workers and remote sites. Choose it when continuous file capture, browser restoration, immutable backups and full-machine recovery need to coexist in one system. It is less suitable when users depend heavily on OneDrive or Dropbox files, removable USB storage, or an unsupported hybrid repository design.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Continuous block-based backup protects new and changed files without relying only on schedules.
• Browser self-service and point-in-time recovery can shorten routine restore work.
• Bare Metal Recovery and Continuous Data Protection cover complete machine rebuilds.
• Two-stage deduplication reduces transfer and storage overhead.
• Two-factor authentication, encryption, immutability and anomaly alerts strengthen the protection stack.
• Migration reporting and cutover orchestration support planned file-workload moves.

Cons

• Custom pricing gives buyers no upfront cost or quota comparison.
• OneDrive, Dropbox and other cloud-synced files accessible on disk are unsupported.
• USB sticks connected to an agent are excluded.
• Hybrid on-premises/cloud repository arrangements are unsupported.
• Software downloads and upgrades require a support-portal login.

Alternatives

IDrive is the better starting point for individuals or small teams wanting a freemium service, a free plan and broad Android, iOS, web, Linux, macOS and Windows coverage; its IDrive Mini plan costs $0.25 a month for 100 GB and one user.

Storware Backup & Recovery fits buyers seeking a free license or a 60-day trial across API, Linux, self-hosted and web deployments, though its free license excludes technical support.

VM Backup is preferable for narrowly virtualized environments: its free edition covers two VMs per host, with a 30-day fully featured trial.

Veeam Agent for Mac is a macOS-only alternative with a free edition, but that edition permits one backup job and no direct object-storage backup.

Vinchin Backup & Recovery offers a permanent free edition protecting up to three virtual machines on Linux and Windows.

UrBackup is a self-hosted, AGPLv3+ open-source option with file and image backups.

JetStream DR is a paid, on-demand monthly disaster-recovery service with VM-level recovery SLAs; storage and cloud infrastructure costs may be separate.

Acronis Cyber Disaster Recovery Cloud is a paid, pay-as-you-go disaster-recovery alternative with a free trial and broad desktop, mobile, web and self-hosted platform support.

For category browsing, see Continuous Data Protection Software and Storage Migration Software.

Verdict

Choose Atempo Lina if your business needs continuous workstation and laptop backup, self-service version restores and dependable full-machine recovery with strong repository and security controls. Look elsewhere if transparent pricing, cloud-synced desktop files, USB media or hybrid on-premises/cloud storage are central requirements.