Alternatives · File Storage
CrashPlan alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded CrashPlan 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."
CrashPlan compared with 6 alternatives: Carbonite, IDrive, Jungle Disk, Zoolz, MSP360 Explorer and 1 more.
CrashPlan is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $2.50 per user / month, billed annually (Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace backup). 3 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrashPlanThis tool | Free trial · from $2.50/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Carbonite | Free trial · from $71.99/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| IDrive | Free plan · from $0.25/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Jungle Disk | Paid | No | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Zoolz | Free trial · from $7.99/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows |
| MSP360 Explorer | Free plan | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| Duplicati | Free plan · from $2/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
Price against what you get
CrashPlan starts at $2.50 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 4 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: IDrive.
Carbonite scores higher without starting lower. Duplicati starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
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
How each one differs from CrashPlan
Carbonite
Automatic cloud backup for home computers and small businesses
- Carbonite starts at $71.99 per year for 1 computer, billed annually.
- Carbonite also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Carbonite lists no Linux app, which CrashPlan has.
- Carbonite also covers malware protection and dashboards.
- Carbonite does not cover file sync and reports, which CrashPlan does.
Suits: Home users who want a set-and-forget backup of one computer
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 CrashPlan lacks.
- IDrive also lists iOS and Android apps.
- IDrive also covers file sharing.
- IDrive does not cover reports, which CrashPlan does.
Suits: Households backing up several computers and phones to one account
Jungle Disk
Endpoint backup and cloud network drive for small businesses
- Jungle Disk lists no web app, which CrashPlan has.
- Jungle Disk also covers file sharing.
- Jungle Disk does not cover reports, which CrashPlan does.
Suits: Small businesses that want device backup plus a shared cloud drive in one product
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 Linux app, which CrashPlan has.
- Zoolz also covers file sharing and file management.
- Zoolz does not cover file sync and reports, which CrashPlan does.
Suits: Businesses backing up large archives that are rarely opened
MSP360 Explorer
File manager for browsing and moving data in cloud object storage
- MSP360 Explorer has a free plan, which CrashPlan lacks.
- MSP360 Explorer lists no web app and Linux app, which CrashPlan has.
- MSP360 Explorer also covers file management.
- MSP360 Explorer does not cover reports, which CrashPlan does.
Suits: Administrators who manage S3 or Azure buckets from a desktop app
Duplicati
Encrypted backup to storage you choose, with a free open-source client
- Duplicati starts at $2 per machine / month, billed annually ($2.50 billed monthly).
- Duplicati has a free plan, which CrashPlan lacks.
- Duplicati is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Duplicati does not cover file sync, which CrashPlan does.
Suits: People who want a free backup client and their own choice of storage
Limits worth knowing in CrashPlan
- Built for organizations; the pricing page lists no plan for individual home users.
- Published rates apply under 250 users; at 250 and above pricing is quoted.
- Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace plans need a 50-user minimum at enterprise volume.
- Server and SaaS plans pool storage, and added capacity is $90 per year per 250 GB.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to CrashPlan?
The alternatives to CrashPlan in this directory are Carbonite, IDrive, Jungle Disk, Zoolz, MSP360 Explorer and Duplicati. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with CrashPlan.
Is there a free alternative to CrashPlan?
Yes. IDrive, MSP360 Explorer and Duplicati have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which CrashPlan alternatives work on Android?
The CrashPlan listing does not include an Android app. Carbonite and IDrive list one.
Which CrashPlan alternatives work on iOS?
The CrashPlan listing does not include an iOS app. Carbonite and IDrive list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to CrashPlan?
Duplicati is described as open source on its own site.
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.