Carbonite

Backup & data protection for home & business.

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Overview

Carbonite, an OpenText company, provides cloud backup and recovery solutions tailored for different needs, from individual computers to small business servers. It offers automatic, encrypted cloud backup to protect important files from common forms of data loss, such as hardware failure, accidental deletion, and ransomware.

✨ Key Features

  • Automatic Cloud Backup
  • Unlimited Cloud Storage (on some plans)
  • 128-bit or 256-bit Encryption
  • Web-based Data Access
  • Server Backup (Windows Server)
  • HIPAA, FERPA, GLBA support

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Simplicity and ease of use ('set it and forget it').
  • Unlimited storage options for personal plans.
  • Strong brand recognition in the consumer and SMB space.

Unique Value: Offers simple, reliable, and automatic cloud backup, providing peace of mind that personal and small business data is secure.

🎯 Use Cases (4)

Personal computer backup Small business data protection Server backup for SMBs Compliance-focused backup

✅ Best For

  • Automatically backing up all user-created files on a personal laptop.
  • Protecting a small office's server data in the cloud.
  • Restoring files after a ransomware attack.

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Complex enterprise environments with virtual infrastructure and diverse applications.

🏆 Alternatives

Backblaze IDrive CrashPlan

Focuses on ease of use and unlimited storage, making it a compelling choice for non-technical users compared to more complex, feature-rich services.

💻 Platforms

Web Desktop iOS Android

🔌 Integrations

Microsoft Windows macOS Microsoft SQL Server Microsoft Exchange

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Live Chat
  • ✓ Phone Support
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (Available on higher-tier plans tier)

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ SOC 2 ✓ HIPAA ✓ BAA Available ✓ GDPR ✓ SOC 2 Type II ✓ HIPAA

💰 Pricing

$4.38/mo

✓ 15-day free trial

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