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Carbonite Safe vs CrashPlan for Business
Both stand on continuous data protection software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose Carbonite Safe for computer file backup with unlimited storage and ransomware protection. Basic covers one computer; Plus and Prime add one external hard drive, while buyers seeking mobile or server backup should look elsewhere.
Visit Carbonite SafeChoose 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.
Visit CrashPlan for BusinessThe facts
| Carbonite Safe | CrashPlan for Business | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $95.99 a year | See the plans |
| Plans published | 3 | 8 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | carbonite.com | crashplan.com |
| On continuous data protection software | #15 of 28 | #11 of 28 |
Carbonite Safe: what it does well
- Unlimited storage on all three listed plans
- Ransomware protection included
- File-based restore option
- Plus and Prime include one external hard drive
- 15-day trial available
What to know first
- No free plan
- Mobile backup is not supported
- Server backup is not supported
CrashPlan for Business: what it does well
- Automatically backs up employee endpoint files in the background.
- Restores files by version, device, or timeframe.
- Endpoint subscriptions include unlimited storage and versioning.
- Covers Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace data.
- Lists immutable backups and optional two-factor authentication.
What to know first
- Trial signup requires a credit card.
- Deleted endpoint files are retained for a maximum of 90 days.
- Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace include 50 GB pooled storage per user.
- Each server subscription includes 250 GB of pooled storage.
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