Carbonite
The Astronaut's Review
Expert analysis by The Software Astronaut
Astronaut's Score
The Verdict
The established cloud backup solution for small businesses.
Our Take
Carbonite provides automatic backup for computers and servers with a focus on small business protection. The simple approach appeals to non-technical users.
Best For
- Small businesses wanting simple backup
- Those needing server backup
- Non-technical users
- Disaster recovery needs
Consider Alternatives If
- Personal use (Backblaze is better value)
- Enterprise needs
- Those wanting maximum control
Rating Breakdown
In-Depth Analysis
Overview
Carbonite offers cloud backup for computers and servers, focusing on small business data protection and disaster recovery.
Ease of Use
Carbonite is simple to set up. The automatic backup runs in the background. Restores are straightforward.
Key Strengths
- Simple automatic backup
- Server backup options
- Disaster recovery
- Courier recovery service
- Hybrid backup
- Support included
Limitations to Consider
- More expensive than Backblaze
- Speed can be slow
- Some limitations on file types
- Interface dated
Pricing Analysis
Basic at $6/month. Plus at $9.34/month. Prime at $12.50/month. Server plans vary.
Final Thoughts
Carbonite serves small businesses wanting simple backup. Backblaze offers better value for personal use. For enterprise, dedicated solutions are better.
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About Carbonite
Automatic cloud backup for computers and servers.
Key Features
Feature Availability
| Feature | Carbonite |
|---|---|
Cloud-Based Accessible from any device with internet | |
Mobile App Native mobile applications available | Partial |
API Access Programmatic access for integrations | Partial |
Free Trial Try before you buy | |
Free Tier Permanently free plan available | |
24/7 Support Round-the-clock customer assistance | Partial |
SSO/SAML Enterprise single sign-on | Partial |
Data Export Export your data anytime | |
Integrations Connect with other tools | |
Custom Branding White-label capabilities | Partial |
Pricing Overview
Basic at $6/month, Pro at $24/month
Support
- Channels
- Not specified
- Hours
- Not specified
- Dedicated Manager
- Not specified
- Training
- Not specified