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CrashPlan alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave CrashPlan: no longer offered for home users, and no sync or file sharing. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces CrashPlan, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Backblaze Computer Backup currently ranks first.

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The best CrashPlan alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Backblaze Computer Backup logo

Best CrashPlan alternative for most people

Backblaze Computer Backup

Simple unlimited backup with a business tier for teams.

IDrive logo

Best CrashPlan alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

IDrive

Team plans that back up many computers into pooled storage.

Carbonite logo

Best CrashPlan alternative for Mac

Carbonite

Business backup bundles with servers and Microsoft 365.

Acronis True Image logo

Best CrashPlan alternative for Windows

Acronis True Image

Imaging-based backup with built-in anti-malware.

IDrive logo

Best CrashPlan alternative for Linux

IDrive

Team plans that back up many computers into pooled storage.

Backblaze Computer Backup logo

Best CrashPlan alternative for iPhone and Android

Backblaze Computer Backup

Simple unlimited backup with a business tier for teams.

Backblaze Computer Backup logo

Best CrashPlan alternative for working in the browser

Backblaze Computer Backup

Simple unlimited backup with a business tier for teams.

CrashPlan alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to CrashPlan?

Backblaze Computer Backup ranks first right now. Simple unlimited backup with a business tier for teams. IDrive and Carbonite follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to CrashPlan?

Yes. IDrive (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to CrashPlan?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which CrashPlan alternatives work on Linux?

IDrive runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from CrashPlan?

The complaints we hear most: no longer offered for home users; no sync or file sharing; server plans have pooled storage limits.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces CrashPlan, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.