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Best Cloud Backup Services in 2026

A cloud backup service can help keep copies of data available beyond the device or system used day to day. Compared on backup targets, included storage, and continuous backup, the entries also differ in version history and recovery features such as bare-metal and ransomware recovery. IDrive, Jottacloud, and rclone are among the services featured. Check free-plan availability and the paid-from price alongside the listed coverage and restore options. Consider what you need to back up, how frequently it should be copied, and which recovery capabilities matter for your situation.

47 apps
Research read 23 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

Bareos
by Bareos
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

Choose Bareos if you need backup for computers and servers and want the option of an open-source Community edition with full source access.

9.2 Free plan · paid from €480/yr Visit site
2

restic

Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2

restic offers free file backup with a range of storage options and integrity checks. Keep repository passwords safe, since losing one prevents access to the stored data.

8.7 Free plan Visit site
3

BDRShield

Free plan APILinuxMac+3

BDRCloud covers a broad range of workloads, backup destinations, and recovery scenarios in one Enterprise Edition.

7.6 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
4

FileCloud
by FileCloud
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4

FileCloud offers several deployment choices and a broad set of sharing, collaboration, and security controls.

7.4 From $7/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
5

IDrive
by IDrive
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

IDrive combines device backups, file version history, archive retention, and restore options across desktop, mobile, server, and NAS platforms.

7.3 Free plan · paid from $0.25/mo Visit site
6

Jottacloud
by Jottacloud
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

Jottacloud offers a free 5 GB tier, device backup, and version restoration, with additional home and business options.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
7

Duplicati

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Duplicati offers broad backup destinations and centralized administration, with local encryption and change-only transfers.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $2/mo (annual) Visit site
8

Knoxite

Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1

Knoxite offers broad backend choice, encrypted incremental snapshots, and file restoration without a software fee.

7.2 Open source Visit site
9

Kopia

Free plan APILinuxMac+3

Kopia provides detailed control over encrypted snapshots, retention, and recovery, but users need to arrange their own storage.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
10

MSP360 Backup
by MSP360 Backup
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

MSP360 Backup offers a free workstation option and paid plans organized around supported systems and workloads.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $19.99/yr · 15-day trial Visit site
11

rclone

Free plan AndroidAPILinux+4

Rclone offers broad storage support and flexible file operations, but it is a command-line program rather than a finished graphical tool.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
12

SpiderOak

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Choose SpiderOak’s platform if you are developing applications or managing critical operations at the tactical edge and need decentralized access governance and secure data exchange.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
13

SysTools Office 365 Backup & Restore Tool

Free plan MacWindows

The tool offers mailbox backup and PST restoration with selective and delta backup options.

6.7 From $19/user Visit site
14

Acronis True Image
by Acronis True Image
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+3

Acronis True Image combines computer and mobile backup with ransomware protection across four platforms. Its annual plans and differing cloud-storage amounts are the main purchase considerations.

6.6 From $49.99/yr · 30-day trial Visit site
15

Axcient x360Recover
by Axcient x360Recover
Free trial APILinuxMac+3

x360Recover offers cloud and appliance-based deployment options, backup validation, and recovery features for MSPs and their clients.

6.5 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Visit site
16

Backblaze Computer Backup
by Backblaze Computer Backup
Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Backblaze Computer Backup offers unlimited cloud storage for computer files, with several ways to access and restore backups.

6.5 From $7.88/mo (annual) · 15-day trial Visit site
17

Synology Active Backup for SaaS
by Synology Active Backup for SaaS
Free plan Self-hosted

Active Backup for SaaS covers major Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace services and supports versioning, with Microsoft 365 recovery through a portal.

6.5 Free plan Visit site
18

Comet Backup
by Comet Backup
Free trial APILinuxMac+3

Comet Backup offers broad desktop and server coverage, ransomware protection, and several licensing and storage arrangements.

6.4 From $19/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
19

Cove Data Protection
by Cove Data Protection
Free trial LinuxMacWeb+1

Cove brings device and SaaS backup together with several recovery paths and pooled storage. Teams should request pricing and confirm that its customer-pooling and retention options match their needs.

6.4 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
20

Data Deposit Box

Free trial AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

Data Deposit Box combines continuous backup, version history, cloud storage and remote access in one account.

6.4 From $20/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
21

Infrascale Backup and Disaster Recovery

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+5

IBDR combines backup replication with local and cloud recovery, including failover, failback, and testing. Availability depends on geography, and pricing requires a quote.

6.2 Pricing on request Visit site
22

Livedrive Backup
by Livedrive Backup
Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Livedrive Backup focuses on protecting and accessing files across desktop and mobile platforms. Check the account requirement for mobile features and whether file-level recovery matches your needs.

6.1 Visit site
23

NinjaOne
by NinjaOne
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+4

NinjaOne combines endpoint management, patching, backup, and remote access for IT operations. It offers a 14-day trial, while pricing varies and requires a request for full details.

6.1 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Visit site
24

Pulseway

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+5

Choose Pulseway if your MSP, IT department, or education organization needs remote monitoring and control, patch management, and scripting across its supported systems.

6.0 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Visit site
25

Retrospect Backup
by Retrospect Backup
Free trial iPhoneLinuxMac+3

Retrospect Backup covers multiple operating systems and device types, from one computer through unlimited networked systems.

6.0 Visit site

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