Carbonite
by Carbonite (OpenText)
Automatic cloud backup for PCs and servers with unlimited storage plans
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Our verdict
Carbonite provides automatic, set-and-forget cloud backup for PCs and servers with unlimited storage on basic plans and simple disaster recovery.
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Score breakdown
Overall score
Scores are editorial assessments by the Compare Best AI team on a 0–10 scale.
Expert review
CompareBestAI Team
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Carbonite is a veteran cloud backup service focused on simplicity. Install the software, and it automatically backs up your files to the cloud continuously. The Basic plan offers unlimited backup storage for one computer.
How we tested
Days tested
30 days
Tasks evaluated
- ·Backup reliability
- ·Restore testing
- ·Speed benchmarks
Method
Compared against Backblaze and iDrive
Reviewer
CompareBestAI Team
Plans & pricing
Basic
1 PC backup
- 1 computer
- Unlimited storage
- Automatic backup
- File encryption
Plus
Complete backup
- External drive backup
- Video backup
- Mirror image backup
Prime
Full protection
- Courier recovery
- All Plus features
- Priority support
Pricing may vary by region. Always verify on the vendor's website.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Carbonite | Backblaze | iDrive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited backup storage |
Is it right for you?
Good fit for
Simple PC backup
Set-and-forget automatic backup
Less suited for
Best value unlimited
Backblaze is cheaper at $9/month unlimited
Multi-device
Backblaze covers unlimited devices per computer
User reviews
Editorial score
Distribution is estimated from our editorial score. Verified user reviews coming soon.
Use cases
Typical ways teams rely on this tool — from everyday tasks to specialized workflows.
- PC backup
- Automatic backup
- Cloud backup
- Disaster recovery
Integrations
Reported connectors
Apps and services commonly connected out of the box or via official connectors.
- Windows
- Mac
Privacy & compliance
Security & data practices
Highlights we track from the vendor's documentation. Always confirm current terms, subprocessors, and regional policies on their official site.
- GDPR-ready
Details
Category
Price
- $6/mo
Free version
Best for
- Business backup
- Disaster recovery
- Endpoint data protection
Frequently asked questions
Carbonite
Security & IT
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Visit the Carbonite website to explore plans and pricing.
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