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Backup Software
Carbonite
Carbonite provides automatic cloud backup and recovery for computers, external drives, endpoints and selected business workloads.
$95.99 / yearTechZella Directory
Backup Software in 2026
List of Backup Software | Last updated: September 12, 2026
Category guide
Software discovery — this page combines TechZella's software profiles, structured comparisons, category guidance, and related topics to help you evaluate backup software software.
Find the right fit
Choose backup software based on your needs
You do not need to evaluate every tool in this category. Start with the job you need to accomplish, the environment you work in, or the platform you need to support, then narrow the software list from there.
Use cases
Start with the outcome you need. These paths connect the category to specific jobs, workflows and problems that software can help you address.
Ransomware recovery
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Disaster recovery
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Endpoint backup
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Google Workspace backup
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Microsoft 365 backup
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Cross-device file synchronization
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Industries
Your industry can change the features, integrations, compliance needs and workflows that matter. Explore software already associated with these industry contexts.
Healthcare
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Education
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Professional Services
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Financial Services
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Managed Service Providers
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Media and Entertainment
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Platforms
Platform compatibility can narrow the field quickly. Use these links when the devices or operating environments your team relies on are a key requirement.
Windows
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Android
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iOS
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macOS
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Web
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API
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Best-fit software
Software to explore by use case and industry
These shortlists connect the category to specific jobs and business contexts. They are designed to help you move from a broad category to a few relevant products without treating every tool as equally suitable for every situation.
Best for use case
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Best for use case
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Best for use case
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Best for industry
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Synology DriveSynology Drive is a private-cloud file storage, sharing, synchronization, backup, and collaboration…8.6/10CrashPlanCrashPlan is a cloud backup and recovery platform for endpoints, servers, Microsoft…8.5/10NordLockerNordLocker is an end-to-end encrypted file storage and sharing service with local…7.6/10
Best for industry
View all →Education
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Synology DriveSynology Drive is a private-cloud file storage, sharing, synchronization, backup, and collaboration…8.6/10CrashPlanCrashPlan is a cloud backup and recovery platform for endpoints, servers, Microsoft…8.5/10QNAP QsyncQsync synchronizes and backs up files between QNAP NAS devices, computers, and…8.3/10
Best for industry
View all →Professional Services
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Synology DriveSynology Drive is a private-cloud file storage, sharing, synchronization, backup, and collaboration…8.6/10CrashPlanCrashPlan is a cloud backup and recovery platform for endpoints, servers, Microsoft…8.5/10QNAP QsyncQsync synchronizes and backs up files between QNAP NAS devices, computers, and…8.3/10
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How we compare
TechZella evaluation methodology
This explains what the information on the page means and how TechZella approaches comparison. It is intended to make the evaluation process easier to understand before you rely on a score or shortlist.
TechZella evaluates Backup Software software using structured information stored in each profile, documented product capabilities, pricing information, user feedback where available, and evidence collected during research. The evaluation considers features, ease of use, value, performance, support and user sentiment so that the comparison reflects more than a single rating signal.
Use the comparison as a starting point, then check the individual software profile for current pricing, integrations, feature limitations and requirements that matter to your team. A higher TechZella Score does not automatically mean a tool is the right fit for every workflow.
Quick comparison
Backup Software
| # | Software / Tool | Best For | TechZella Score | User Rating | Pricing |
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| 1 | Synology Drive | Synology Drive is a private-cloud file storage, sharing, synchronization, backup, and collaboration… | 8.6/10 | — | $0 |
| 2 | CrashPlan | CrashPlan is a cloud backup and recovery platform for endpoints, servers, Microsoft… | 8.5/10 | — | $7.33 / $6.58 |
| 3 | Acronis Cyber Protect | Business backup, cybersecurity, disaster recovery and endpoint management in one platform for… | 8.4/10 | — | $85 / $109 |
| 4 | QNAP Qsync | Qsync synchronizes and backs up files between QNAP NAS devices, computers, and… | 8.3/10 | — | No separate license price published |
| 5 | Carbonite | Carbonite provides automatic cloud backup and recovery for computers, external drives, endpoints… | 8.2/10 | — | $95.99 / $131.99 |
| 6 | G Data Total Security | G DATA Total Security is a multi-device security suite with malware protection,… | 8.1/10 | — | From $49.95 / $0 |
| 7 | Proton Drive | Proton Drive is an end-to-end encrypted cloud storage and file-sharing service with… | 8.1/10 | — | $0 |
| 8 | NordLocker | NordLocker is an end-to-end encrypted file storage and sharing service with local… | 7.6/10 | — | $0 / $2.99 |
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Backup Software in 2026
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Backup Software
CrashPlan
CrashPlan is a cloud backup and recovery platform for endpoints, servers, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace.
$7.33 / user/month, billed annually
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Backup Software
QNAP Qsync
Qsync synchronizes and backs up files between QNAP NAS devices, computers, and mobile devices. It supports shared folders, team folders, versioning, offline…
No separate license price published / Not applicable
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Backup Software
Synology Drive
Synology Drive is a private-cloud file storage, sharing, synchronization, backup, and collaboration platform for Synology NAS systems.
$0 / No separate billing period
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Backup Software
NordLocker
NordLocker is an end-to-end encrypted file storage and sharing service with local encryption, private cloud storage, synchronization, and secure sharing.
$0 / month
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Backup Software
Proton Drive
Proton Drive is an end-to-end encrypted cloud storage and file-sharing service with web, desktop, mobile, and command-line access.
$0 / month
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Antivirus Software
G Data Total Security
G DATA Total Security is a multi-device security suite with malware protection, firewall, password management, encrypted backups and mobile security tools.
From $49.95 / year
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Backup Software
Acronis Cyber Protect
Business backup, cybersecurity, disaster recovery and endpoint management in one platform for IT teams and managed service providers.
$85 / year per device