![]() ![]() Supportīoth services have knowledgeable, U.S.-based support. However, there is no “forgot passphrase” reset mechanism, so it becomes your responsibility to safeguard the passphrase. This increases security, by putting you in control of the encryption key. This is the same level of security used for online banking.īoth services give you the option to use a personal encryption passphrase, if you’re worried about NSA spy programs and such. Securityīoth Backblaze and Carbonite encrypt your files on their servers, and further encrypt your files while they’re being transferred over the internet (using SSL). I tested the speed multiple times on different days, to avoid random traffic congestion, and the end result was about the same. The restore speed is particularly concerning, since it would take almost a week to restore a 250GB hard drive from the cloud. Download speeds were equally impressive at 31 Mbps, which also maxed out my bandwidth.Ĭarbonite uploaded files at 3.1 Mbps (about 33 gigabytes per day), and downloaded files at 4.7 Mbps. Speedīackblaze is much faster, according to my speed tests.īackblaze maxed out my internet connection when uploading files, at 8 megabits per second (Mbps). Protecting the files on my phone is just as important as protecting the files on my computer, so I’m giving a slight edge to Carbonite. The Carbonite app can automatically backup your Android phone’s data, such as photos and videos, which I liked. With the apps you can access your backed up files, although you can’t upload files like Dropbox and other cloud storage services (however, Carbonite’s separate “Sync and Share” app can do this). Mobile Appsīoth Carbonite and Backblaze have apps for Android and iOS. Linux is not supported with either service.Ĭarbonite also has a “Sync and Share” app for Windows and Mac, which lets you synchronize files across devices. Operating Systemsīoth Backblaze and Carbonite support Windows and Mac for their desktop software. Carbonite charges a $9.99 service fee, and it’s available only to Personal Prime customers. Backblaze charges $189 for a 4TB hard drive. This can be faster than restoring files over the internet. Mirror image backup – create a local backup of your entire hard drive (Plus plan only)īoth services let you restore files to a USB hard drive and have it shipped to you.External hard drive backup (Carbonite: Plus plan only).Backblaze can also backup external hard drives, while Carbonite charges extra for this. FeaturesĪlthough Carbonite has a couple unique features, Backblaze places less restrictions on the types of files it backs up. You can save 5% by paying for 2 years in advance, or 10% by paying for 3 years in advance. The Prime plan is $149.99/year and adds automatic video backup and a courier recovery service. The Plus plan is $99.99/year, which adds external hard drive and mirror image backups. The Basic plan is $59.99/year per computer, which includes unlimited data. ![]() Or save 20% by paying $95 for 2 years.Ĭarbonite offers 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year subscription lengths. You can save 15% by paying for 1 year in advance, at $50/year. Priceīackblaze charges $5/month per computer, with the same features on all their plans. Backblaze only lets you restore files from the web interface, by downloading a ZIP. From the Restore tab, you can search and restore, browse your backup, or restore all files. One thing I liked about Carbonite is that files can also be restored from the desktop software. Files are automatically selected for backup, and there’s no lengthy setup process with either service.įiles can be easily restored from the web interface. The Backblaze software installs on your computer and begins backing up your data immediately, just like Carbonite. Ease of Useīoth Backblaze and Carbonite are among the easiest online backup services. If you want more info, you can also check out my Backblaze review and my Carbonite review. So which should you choose to backup your files? I’ll take a look at how both of these services perform in this in-depth comparison. Backblaze on the other hand has taken the online backup industry by storm, and is now storing over 100 petabytes of customer data. Carbonite has been in business a couple years longer, and is a $300 million publicly traded company. They both offer unlimited cloud storage, affordable pricing, and similar features. Backblaze and Carbonite are two of the leading online backup services. ![]()
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