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Best Data Protection Tools in 2026

Data protection tools can back up information, restore it after loss or ransomware, reduce the risk of data loss, and handle encryption and key administration. The collection includes web services and software for Windows, Linux, macOS, APIs, and self-hosted environments.

  1. 1

    Bacula Community

    by Bacula Community
    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1

    Bacula Community provides broad, networked backup functions with multiple storage, catalog, and integration options.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
  2. 2

    Cryptomator

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4

    Cryptomator provides device-side encryption and supports a range of cloud storage options, with separate Hub capabilities for teams.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from €29.99 · 30-day trial Visit site
  3. 3

    AOMEI Backupper

    by AOMEI Backupper
    Free plan Windows

    AOMEI Backupper offers a perpetually free PC backup plan and paid options for PCs, servers, and technicians.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $39.95/yr Visit site
  4. 4

    Thales CipherTrust Data Security Platform

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    CipherTrust combines data discovery, protection, and key control for organizations with varied deployment needs.

    7.0 Free plan · pricing on request Visit site
  5. 5

    Bacula Enterprise

    Free trial AndroidAPILinux+4

    Bacula Enterprise covers a broad range of workloads and includes administration, support and updates in subscriptions.

    6.5 Pricing on request Visit site
  6. 6

    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
  7. 7

    HYCU R-Cloud

    Free trial APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

    Choose HYCU R-Cloud if your organization needs backup and recovery across SaaS, cloud, and on-premises workloads, with item-level restores and disaster recovery options.

    6.2 14-day trial Visit site
  8. 8

    Google Cloud Secret Manager

    Free plan Web
    6.1 Free plan · paid from $0.03 · 90-day trial Visit site
  9. 9

    Microsoft Defender for Business

    by Microsoft Defender for Business
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+2
    6.1 From $3/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
  10. 10

    Spanning Backup

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Spanning combines daily backups with item-level recovery across three major SaaS platforms and describes unlimited retention.

    5.9 Pricing on request Visit site
  11. 11

    AWS Backup for Amazon EKS

    Paid APIWeb

    AWS Backup for Amazon EKS offers several recovery scopes, copy options, and security controls for supported EKS data.

    5.7 Visit site
  12. 12

    Zerto

    Free trial APISelf-hostedWeb

    Zerto brings recovery, migration, and backup capabilities together for mixed infrastructure environments. Buyers need to request pricing, though the homepage offers a 14-day license or on-demand labs.

    5.7 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Visit site
  13. 13

    Rubrik Security Cloud

    by Rubrik Security Cloud
    Paid APILinuxMac+3

    Choose Rubrik Security Cloud if your organization needs data protection and recovery across enterprise, cloud, and SaaS workloads, with threat monitoring and sensitive data discovery.

    5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
  14. 14

    NAKIVO Backup & Replication

    by NAKIVO Backup & Replication
    Paid LinuxWebWindows

    NAKIVO Backup & Replication covers computer and server backup, with ransomware protection and mixed backup and restore modes. Its paid plans have no listed prices, while a 15-day trial is available.

    5.4 15-day trial Visit site
  15. 15

    Symantec IT Management Suite

    Paid APILinuxMac+3

    Choose Symantec IT Management Suite if you need cloud-based management across Windows, macOS, and Linux with patching, deployment, and security controls.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Trellix Data Loss Prevention

    Paid APIMacSelf-hosted+2

    Trellix DLP combines data discovery, policy controls, monitoring, and remediation support across several enterprise data vectors.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
  17. 17

    Acronis Cyber Protect

    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    5.2 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
  18. 18

    Arcserve Replication and High Availability

    Paid LinuxWindows
    4.8 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
  19. 19

    Druva Data Security Cloud

    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    4.8 Pricing on request Visit site
  20. 20

    IBM Cloud Backup and Recovery

    Paid LinuxMacWeb+1

    Choose IBM Cloud Backup and Recovery if continuous backup across mixed targets and ransomware recovery match your needs.

    4.8 Pricing on request Visit site
  21. 21

    Cohesity DataProtect

    Paid
    4.7 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
  22. 22

    Dell PowerProtect Data Manager

    Paid LinuxWeb
    4.6 Pricing on request · 90-day trial Visit site
  23. 23

    Commvault Cloud Backup & Recovery

    Paid Web
    4.5 Visit site
  24. 24

    Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention

    Paid WebWindows

    Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention covers several control points and includes discovery and incident workflows.

    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
  25. 25

    Veeam Data Platform

    Paid Windows

    Veeam Data Platform offers a tiered paid approach to backup and recovery. Advanced and Premium add monitoring, threat detection, orchestration, and compliance functions as needs expand.

    4.3 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Use free-plan availability, trial length, paid pricing, deployment approach, backup and recovery capabilities, encryption and key handling, ransomware restoration, supported platforms, and endpoint counts when comparing tools. If code access matters, review the licence before choosing.

Questions

Do data protection tools offer free plans?

Check each tool's plan details to see whether a free plan is available and what it includes.

Can I try a paid data protection tool first?

Trial offers are available for listed tools. Trial periods include 30 days and 90 days; check the terms for the tool you are considering.

Which platforms are covered?

The listed products support combinations of web, Windows, Linux, macOS, API, and self-hosted environments. Verify that the tool you are considering supports your platform.

What protection features should I compare?

Assess backup and recovery, data-loss prevention, encryption and key administration, ransomware recovery, and endpoint coverage.

Can I inspect or modify the code?

Check the software licence. Licence terms determine whether source code can be read, changed, or redistributed.

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