Carbonite
Automatic, unlimited cloud backup for home and small-business computers, now part of OpenText.
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About Carbonite
Carbonite Safe is a backup service that continuously copies files from a Windows PC or Mac to the cloud, with no cap on how much you store for a single computer. Higher personal plans add backup of an external drive, automatic video backup and courier recovery, and bundle Webroot antivirus, since both brands now belong to OpenText. Restores work through the app or web, and older file versions are kept for a set period. Business plans add multiple computers, servers and Microsoft 365 backup. Pricing is an annual subscription per computer, with first-year discounts that make renewal noticeably more expensive. Desktop apps cover Windows and macOS (Mac support has fewer features), and mobile apps let you view backed-up files. It has no Linux client, no sync folder and limited control over what gets backed up compared with tools like Arq.
Best for: Home users who want unlimited automatic backup with antivirus bundled.
Pros and cons
What works
- Unlimited backup for one computer
- Bundles Webroot antivirus on higher plans
- Courier recovery option
Why people leave
- Mac app has fewer features than Windows
- Renewal prices well above first-year offers
- No Linux support
Top Carbonite alternatives
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Backblaze Computer Backup66.5Cheaper unlimited backup that includes external drives by default.
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IDrive62.6Back up many devices to one account for a similar price.
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Acronis True Image59.6Full-disk imaging plus cloud backup and security.
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Arq Backup57.2Pick your own storage and keep full control of retention.
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Carbonite: common questions
Is Carbonite free?
No, Carbonite is a paid product. Basic plan: $76.79/year first year (list $95.99) (checked on Carbonite's own site).
Is Carbonite open source?
No, Carbonite is not open source.
What platforms does Carbonite run on?
Carbonite is available for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Web.
What are the best alternatives to Carbonite?
The highest-ranked Carbonite alternatives right now are Backblaze Computer Backup, IDrive and Acronis True Image. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.