CrashPlan for Business

What CrashPlan for Business is

CrashPlan for Business backs up business data from endpoints, servers, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace, then lets users restore files by version, device, or timeframe. Endpoint files are backed up automatically in the background, so the process does not interrupt employees’ work. Microsoft 365 coverage includes Exchange Online, SharePoint, and OneDrive; Google Workspace coverage includes Gmail and Google Drive. Endpoint subscriptions include unlimited storage and versioning. Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace subscriptions include 50 GB of pooled cloud storage per user, while each purchased server includes 250 GB. CrashPlan lists AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS encryption in transit, per-user encryption keys, immutable backups, and optional two-factor authentication. It states that it adheres to SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and STAR Level One security standards. Backups are stored in CrashPlan’s US data centers. Deleted endpoint files are retained for up to 90 days; deleted SaaS and server file retention is customizable. The service is cloud-based and offers a fully functional 14-day trial for endpoint, server, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace backup. Trial signup requires a credit card. Plans are offered by product and term, from $3.29 a year for Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace on a two-year term to $189 a year for a server on a one-year term.

Who it suits

CrashPlan for Business suits small and midsize businesses, including remote or hybrid teams and small IT teams that need automatic backup across endpoints, servers, and Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace. It also fits organizations that want file recovery by version, device, or timeframe and configurable retention for deleted SaaS and server files.

Limits

The trial lasts 14 days. Endpoint subscriptions include unlimited storage, while Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace include 50 GB pooled per user and servers include 250 GB per purchased server; extra 250 GB is listed at 90 USD per year. Deleted endpoint files are retained for a maximum of 90 days.

Getting started

1. Open the CrashPlan business website.
2. Choose endpoint, server, Microsoft 365, or Google Workspace backup.
3. Start the 14-day trial; signup requires a credit card.
4. Download the Windows, macOS, or Linux app for endpoint or server backup.

Verdict

Choose CrashPlan for Business if your organization needs automatic endpoint, server, and SaaS backup with multiple file restore options. Its endpoint subscriptions include unlimited storage, while SaaS and server storage allowances are defined by subscription. Look elsewhere if you need VM protection; CrashPlan lists VM protection as unavailable.