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Best Mobile Data Backup Software in 2026

Mobile data backup software helps save information from phones and other mobile devices. This list is for people comparing ways to back up, store and restore mobile data on a budget.

  1. 1

    Amazon Photos

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    Amazon Photos offers backup, search, sharing, editing, and display options, with 5 GB of free storage.

    7.7 Free plan Visit site
  2. 2

    Google Photos

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Google Photos combines backup, organization, editing, and sharing, with 15 GB shared storage included with a Google Account.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $1.99/mo Visit site
  3. 3

    iCloud Backup

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+4

    Choose iCloud Backup if you use iOS and want mobile file backup, photo features and file restoration, with a free 5 GB tier and paid storage options.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $0.99/mo Visit site
  4. 4

    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.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $0.25/mo Visit site
  5. 5

    Immich

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Immich combines self-hosted media backup with search, organization, and sharing features. Its server setup and separate media-backup requirement are important considerations.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
  6. 6

    PhoneCopy

    by PhoneCopy
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    PhoneCopy combines device backup, cloud storage, restore, and two-way synchronization across several platforms.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from €1.99/mo Visit site
  7. 7

    Proton Drive

    by Proton Drive
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

    Choose Proton Drive if its listed storage capacities, supported platforms, and encryption and versioning features fit your needs.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
  8. 8

    TeraBox

    by TeraBox
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    TeraBox offers broad device coverage, a large listed free allocation, and higher-capacity Premium plans.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
  9. 9

    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
  10. 10

    BigMIND Home

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    6.6 Free plan · paid from $2.99/mo Visit site
  11. 11

    Neo Backup

    Free plan AndroidSelf-hosted

    Neo Backup offers detailed, schedulable Android backups for rooted devices, with optional encryption and several storage paths.

    6.6 Open source Visit site
  12. 12

    SMS

    Free plan Linux

    SMS provides documented Sega Master System emulation and graphics features in a free Linux project. Sound support is unfinished, and the project lists more tests as a todo.

    6.6 Free plan Visit site
  13. 13

    SMS Backup & Restore

    by SMS Backup & Restore
    Free plan Android

    SMS Backup & Restore provides a free Android backup option and a one-time-purchase Pro tier. The main differences are advertising, encryption, compression, and WebDAV support.

    6.6 Free plan · paid from $7.49 Visit site
  14. 14

    Swift Backup

    by Swift Backup
    Free plan Android

    Swift Backup offers broad Android backup coverage with local use available at no cost. Root requirements, account compatibility, and premium cloud features shape how you can restore and store data.

    6.5 Free plan Visit site
  15. 15

    Google One

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    6.3 Free plan · paid from $1.99/mo Visit site
  16. 16

    MOBILedit Forensic

    Free trial Windows

    MOBILedit Forensic brings device, app, and cloud evidence handling together with reporting and export options.

    5.8 From €99 Visit site
  17. 17

    Samsung Cloud

    Free plan AndroidWeb
    5.7 Free plan Visit site
  18. 18

    Xiaomi Mi Mover

    Free plan AndroidiPhone
    5.5 Free plan Visit site
  19. 19

    HeyTap Cloud

    Paid AndroidWeb
    4.5 Pricing on request Visit site
  20. 20

    MyBackup Pro

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.5 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

Compare support for Android and iOS, plus web and desktop platforms where needed. Check free-plan limits, trial terms, paid starting prices, device limits, storage caps, encryption, automatic backup, backup scope and restore options. If code access matters, review the licence before choosing an open-source or free tool.

Questions

Is free mobile backup software available?

Yes. Items in this category offer free plans, and Neo Backup is listed as free and open source. Check the plan details and licence before choosing.

Can I try a mobile backup tool before paying?

A free trial is offered by items in this category. Check the trial length, included features and what happens when the trial ends.

Which platforms are covered?

Platforms represented in this category include Android, iOS, web, Windows, macOS and Linux. Confirm support for your devices before choosing.

What should I compare besides price?

Compare free-plan terms, automatic backup, backup scope, cloud storage limits, device limits, end-to-end encryption and restore options.

Are open-source options listed?

Yes. Neo Backup is listed as free and open source. Review the licence if you need to read or change the code.

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