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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.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Backblaze Computer Backup logoBackblaze Computer BackupPaidNoWindows, macOS, iOS +24 of 466.5
2IDrive logoIDriveFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +33 of 362.6
3Carbonite logoCarbonitePaidNoWindows, macOS, iOS +24 of 459.6
4Acronis True Image logoAcronis True ImagePaidNoWindows, macOS, iOS +14 of 457.2
  1. Backblaze Computer Backup logo

    1. Backblaze Computer BackupTop pick

    Best for: Anyone who wants a no-thought, unlimited offsite backup of one computer

    PaidWindows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from CrashPlan

    Simple unlimited backup with a business tier for teams.

    Pros

    • Unlimited data, including external drives
    • Runs automatically with minimal setup
    • Restore by download or shipped drive

    Cons

    • No Linux support
    • Default version history is only 30 days
    • Not a sync or sharing tool
    Visit Backblaze Computer Backup Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Backblaze Computer Backup a good CrashPlan alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    $99 per computer/year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026backblaze.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Storage
    Unlimited
    Checked Oct 25, 2026backblaze.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Version retention
    Forever retention option
    Checked Oct 25, 2026backblaze.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Monthly price
    $9/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026backblaze.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. IDrive logo

    2. IDrive

    Best for: Households and small offices backing up many devices to one account

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from CrashPlan

    Team plans that back up many computers into pooled storage.

    Pros

    • Unlimited devices on one storage quota
    • Optional private encryption key
    • Physical drive shipping for big backups and restores

    Cons

    • Cluttered, dated interface
    • Renewal prices higher than first-year offers
    • Sync features are basic
    Visit IDrive Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is IDrive a good CrashPlan alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    10 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026idrive.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Personal plan
    5 TB from $11.99/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026idrive.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team plan
    5 computers, 5 users, 5 TB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026idrive.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Carbonite logo

    3. Carbonite

    Best for: Home users who want unlimited automatic backup with antivirus bundled

    PaidWindows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from CrashPlan

    Business backup bundles with servers and Microsoft 365.

    Pros

    • Unlimited backup for one computer
    • Bundles Webroot antivirus on higher plans
    • Courier recovery option

    Cons

    • Mac app has fewer features than Windows
    • Renewal prices well above first-year offers
    • No Linux support
    Visit Carbonite Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Carbonite a good CrashPlan alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Basic plan
    $76.79/year first year (list $95.99)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026carbonite.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Storage
    Unlimited
    Checked Oct 25, 2026carbonite.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    OpenText
    Checked Oct 25, 2026carbonite.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Antivirus
    Webroot included on higher plans
    Checked Oct 25, 2026carbonite.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Acronis True Image logo

    4. Acronis True Image

    Best for: People who want full system images plus cloud backup and security together

    PaidWindows, macOS, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from CrashPlan

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

    Pros

    • Full disk imaging and cloning
    • Local and cloud backup in one app
    • Built-in anti-ransomware protection

    Cons

    • Heavy app with overlapping security features
    • Cloud storage allowance is limited on lower tiers
    • Subscription-only for most features
    Visit Acronis True Image Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Acronis True Image a good CrashPlan alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026acronis.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud storage
    50 GB to 1 TB included by plan
    Checked Oct 25, 2026acronis.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Devices
    Up to 5 PCs/Macs plus unlimited mobile
    Checked Oct 25, 2026acronis.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Anti-malware
    Real-time
    Checked Oct 25, 2026acronis.com(opens source in a new tab)

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.