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Carbonite alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Carbonite alternative is IDrive (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "IDrive Basic: 10 GB of backup storage, no credit card required."

Carbonite compared with 5 alternatives: IDrive, CrashPlan, Arq Backup, Jungle Disk and Zoolz.

Carbonite is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $71.99 per year for 1 computer, billed annually. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
CarboniteThis toolFree trial · from $71.99/yrTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
IDriveFree plan · from $0.25/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
CrashPlanFree trial · from $2.50/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
Arq BackupFree trial · from $59.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS, Windows
Jungle DiskPaidNomacOS, Windows, Linux
ZoolzFree trial · from $7.99/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows

Price against what you get

Carbonite starts at $6 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 3 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: IDrive.

CrashPlan starts lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessCarboniteIDriveCrashPlanZoolz

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of file storage and sync services, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Carbonite

  1. IDrive

    Cloud backup for many devices in one account, with a sync folder

    • IDrive starts at $0.25 per month for 100 GB, billed annually (Mini).
    • IDrive has a free plan, which Carbonite lacks.
    • IDrive also lists a Linux app.
    • IDrive also covers file sync and file sharing.
    • IDrive does not cover malware protection and dashboards, which Carbonite does.

    Suits: Households backing up several computers and phones to one account

    IDrive vs CarboniteIDrive pricing and details

  2. CrashPlan

    Business backup for laptops, servers, Microsoft 365 and Google

    • CrashPlan starts at $2.50 per user / month, billed annually (Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace backup).
    • CrashPlan also lists a Linux app.
    • CrashPlan lists no iOS and Android apps, which Carbonite has.
    • CrashPlan also covers file sync and reports.
    • CrashPlan does not cover malware protection and dashboards, which Carbonite does.

    Suits: IT teams at companies under 250 people who need laptop backup

    CrashPlan vs CarboniteCrashPlan pricing and details

  3. Arq Backup

    Encrypted Mac and Windows backup to storage you choose

    • Arq Backup starts at $59.99 per computer, one-time.
    • Arq Backup lists no web app and iOS and Android apps, which Carbonite has.
    • Arq Backup is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Arq Backup can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Arq Backup also covers file sync.

    Suits: Mac and Windows users who already pay for cloud storage elsewhere

    Arq Backup vs CarboniteArq Backup pricing and details

  4. Jungle Disk

    Endpoint backup and cloud network drive for small businesses

    • Jungle Disk also lists a Linux app.
    • Jungle Disk lists no web app and iOS and Android apps, which Carbonite has.
    • Jungle Disk also covers file sync and file sharing.
    • Jungle Disk does not cover malware protection and dashboards, which Carbonite does.

    Suits: Small businesses that want device backup plus a shared cloud drive in one product

    Jungle Disk vs CarboniteJungle Disk pricing and details

  5. Zoolz

    Cloud backup for businesses, sold by storage tier

    • Zoolz starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
    • Zoolz lists no iOS and Android apps, which Carbonite has.
    • Zoolz also covers file sharing and file management.
    • Zoolz does not cover malware protection and dashboards, which Carbonite does.

    Suits: Businesses backing up large archives that are rarely opened

    Zoolz vs CarboniteZoolz pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Carbonite

  • Personal plans are priced per computer; Plus and Prime add one external hard drive.
  • Business storage is capped at 250 GB or 500 GB, with extra storage at $99 per 100 GB.
  • The displayed prices are discounted from crossed-out ones and the pages give no end date.
  • Listed system support is Windows 7+ or macOS 10.10+; the mobile apps are companions, not backup clients.
Carbonite pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Carbonite?

The alternatives to Carbonite in this directory are IDrive, CrashPlan, Arq Backup, Jungle Disk and Zoolz. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Carbonite.

Is there a free alternative to Carbonite?

Yes. IDrive has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Carbonite alternatives work on Linux?

The Carbonite listing does not include a Linux app. IDrive, CrashPlan and Jungle Disk list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.