Files are encrypted before they leave your computer, transferred over a secure SSL connection to the Backblaze data center, and your data is stored on an encrypted disk. It keeps your data secure with what the company calls “Invisible Encryption”. Backblaze boasts that it stores over 350 Petabytes of data, has restored over 20 billion files, and has customers in over 120 countries around the world. Just because it’s more affordable doesn’t mean it skimps on features or security. Backblaze offers mobile apps for iPhone and Android, too. Backblaze offers a 15-day free trial and no credit card is required. Plus, Backblaze doesn’t charge extra to back up an external USB drive as Carbonite does. Or, you can save 10 bucks by purchasing a full year for $50 and save $25 by purchasing a two-year subscription for $95. Unlimited backup for Mac or PC starts at just $5/month. Out of the popular, trusted cloud-based backup services, Backblaze is the most affordable compared to other services. While Code42 is pointing its users to Carbonite, there are plenty of other services on the market to consider.

Here is a look at the pros and cons of each one. This is going to be a pain if you’ve been using CrashPlan as part of your data backup strategy for years. Options for Moving from CrashPlan for Home

We are committed to providing you with the easiest and most efficient transition possible.

To allow you time to transition to a new backup solution, we’ve extended your subscription (at no cost to you) by 60 days. We will honor your existing CrashPlan for Home subscription, keeping your data safe, as always. As we shift our business strategy to focus exclusively on enterprise and small business segments, you have two great options to continue getting the best backup solution. At Code42, protecting your data is important to us. CrashPlan for Home will no longer be available for use starting October 23, 2018. In a statement to its existing CrashPlan for Home subscribers the company says the following:Įffective August 22, 2017, Code42 will no longer offer new – or renew – CrashPlan for Home subscriptions, and we will begin to sunset the product over several months.

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