The Zoolz Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Zoolz in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Zoolz
The Insider’s Guide
Cloud backup for businesses, sold by storage tier
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among file storage and sync services, read from Zoolz’s own pages.
Made by Zoolz · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Zoolz’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Zoolz’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.0
GPA, above 4 of the 45 other file storage and sync services we grade
Zoolz Business is a cloud backup service that splits each plan into cold storage and a smaller hot tier for quick access. Plans run from 2.5 TB to 60 TB and are priced monthly or yearly. It backs up Windows and Mac machines, keeps file versions, and offers secure time-limited share links.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Zoolz, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You install the backup program and pick what to protect, which is ordinary setup for a backup tool.
- 1
Best for backing up big archives that you rarely open
Zoolz Business backs up Windows and Mac machines to the cloud, with 2 TB of cold storage and 500 GB of hot on its $7.99 plan.
- 2
Paid plans start at $7.99 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
- 3
You can try it first
14-day free trial, no credit card
- 4
It runs on 3 platforms
Web, Windows and macOS.
- 5
Cold and hot storage
Each plan pairs a large cold tier with a smaller hot tier, such as 2 TB cold plus 500 GB hot on the 2.5 TB plan.
- 6
Incremental backup
Only new or changed data is backed up after the first run, which cuts upload time and storage use.
- 7
Hybrid+ backup
Keeps one copy locally and one in the cloud, and restores from the local copy first for faster recovery.
- 8
A 2.0 GPA, above 4 of 45
That is against the other file storage and sync services we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
Nothing Zoolz does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 3 things listed below take a company.
Zoolz at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 14-day free trial, no credit card
- Runs on
- Web, macOS, Windows
- Made by
- Zoolz
- Category
- File Storage & Sync
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for backing up big archives that you rarely open
Zoolz Business backs up Windows and Mac machines to the cloud, with 2 TB of cold storage and 500 GB of hot on its $7.99 plan. Most of what you store is cold, so it suits files you rarely touch, and the cheapest plan caps you at 5 users, 1 server and files up to 20 GB.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | $7.99 a month for 2.5 TB, or $79.99 a year, against a $6.95 middle in file storage. Per terabyte it is low, but the starting price for one person is a little above the middle. |
| Free plan and trial | C | A 14-day trial with no credit card, and no free plan. After two weeks you pay. |
| Features | C | Backup with versions, incremental uploads, a local copy for faster restores and time-limited share links. The listing's own gap: only the small hot tier is for quick access, so it is a backup service and not a daily-use drive. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. You install the backup program and pick what to protect, which is ordinary setup for a backup tool. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Windows and Mac programs plus a browser view. One family of devices: no phone apps and no Linux. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Zoolz is for
- Fits if you have several terabytes of archives, such as photos or video, that you almost never open
- Makes sense if a small team wants one backup bill for up to 5 users
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you need quick access to everything, because most of each plan is cold storage
- Tight if you are on the 2.5 TB plan: 5 users, 1 server and files up to 20 GB
- Skip it if you use phones or Linux, since apps are Windows and Mac only
- Watch out: the 30% yearly discount is shown with no end date, and only monthly and yearly billing are offered
Good to know
Good for
- Businesses backing up large archives that are rarely opened
- Small teams needing several terabytes at a low monthly price
- Photographers and video teams with big file sets
Worth knowing
- Most storage is cold, so only the smaller hot tier is for quick access.
- The 2.5 TB plan is limited to 5 users, 1 server and files up to 20 GB.
- Apps are listed for Windows and Mac only, plus browser access.
- Only monthly and yearly billing are shown; no multi-year terms or other currencies appear.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$7.99
A month to start
Zoolz is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
Per terabyte it is low, but the starting price for one person is a little above the middle.
Cloud Backup 2.5 TB (monthly)
$7.99
per month, billed monthly
2 TB cold plus 500 GB hot storage, 5 users and 1 server, files up to 20 GB.
Cloud Backup 2.5 TB (yearly)
$79.99
per year, billed yearly
The same 2.5 TB plan on yearly billing; the page shows a 30% yearly discount.
Cloud Backup 7 TB
$23.99
per month, billed monthly ($239.99 billed yearly)
6 TB cold plus 1 TB hot storage, unlimited users and servers, unlimited file size.
Cloud Backup 12 TB
$39.99
per month, billed monthly ($399.99 billed yearly)
10 TB cold plus 2 TB hot storage, unlimited users and servers.
Cloud Backup 24 TB
$75.99
per month, billed monthly ($759.99 billed yearly)
20 TB cold plus 4 TB hot storage, unlimited users and servers.
Cloud Backup 60 TB
$159.99
per month, billed monthly ($1,599.99 billed yearly)
50 TB cold plus 10 TB hot storage, unlimited users and servers.
Trying it first
14-day free trial, no credit card
Read from zoolz.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Annual discount
30% off yearly plans
A banner on the pricing page offers 30% off all yearly plans, applied automatically at checkout, with no end date stated.
Stated on zoolz.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
3
Places it runs: Web, macOS and Windows
Cloud backup for businesses, sold by storage tier. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: file sharing, file management.
Backup with versions, incremental uploads, a local copy for faster restores and time-limited share links.
- Cold and hot storage
- Each plan pairs a large cold tier with a smaller hot tier, such as 2 TB cold plus 500 GB hot on the 2.5 TB plan.
- Incremental backup
- Only new or changed data is backed up after the first run, which cuts upload time and storage use.
- Hybrid+ backup
- Keeps one copy locally and one in the cloud, and restores from the local copy first for faster recovery.
- User and policy management
- Admins set storage limits, retention policies and user access. Version control for files is listed on every plan.
- Secure sharing
- Files can be shared through time-limited links, and encrypted files are accessible from the web or other devices.
- AWS-based storage
- The vendor says data sits on AWS encryption, and lists GDPR compliance on every plan.
Where it runs
- Web
- macOS
- Windows
What it works with
- Amazon Web Services
Zoolz is made by Zoolz.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
4/45
Other file storage and sync services it is graded above
Zoolz's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 4 of the 45 other file storage and sync services we grade, and level with 8.
Its paid plans start at $7.99 a month, against a middle price of $6.32 for the category: 24 of the 37 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. 21 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 46 file storage and sync services we grade, cut by the letter each got. Zoolz’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 9 of 45
- CFree plan and trialAbove 4 of 45
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 45
- CEase of useAbove 9 of 45
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 45
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 40 file storage and sync services. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Zoolz is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Nothing Zoolz does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 3 things listed below take a company.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 33 of the 45 other file storage and sync services grade higher. It costs $95.88 a year.
What you could not
- Storing and serving files for other people.
- A file manager working directly on your disk.
- A real app for macOS and Windows. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. Zoolz’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
IDrive, Backblaze B2, Wasabi, Livedrive and Degoo
The 5 tools Zoolz is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.2GPA
IDrive
Free plan · from $0.25/mo
Cloud backup for many devices in one account, with a sync folder.
- IDrive has a free plan. Zoolz does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only IDrive lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Zoolz also covers file management.
- 2.0GPA
Backblaze B2
Free plan · from $6.95/mo
S3-compatible object storage billed per terabyte.
- Backblaze B2 has a free plan. Zoolz does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zoolz lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Zoolz also covers file sharing.
- 2.2GPA
Wasabi
Free trial · from $7.99/mo
S3-compatible cloud object storage at a flat per-TB rate.
- Only Zoolz lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Zoolz also covers file sharing.
- 2.2GPA
Livedrive
Free trial · from £7.69/mo
Unlimited PC and Mac backup with an online Briefcase folder.
- Only Livedrive lists iOS and Android apps.
- Zoolz also covers file management.
- Livedrive also covers file sync.
- 2.6GPA
Degoo
Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Consumer cloud storage for photos with a free 20 GB plan.
- Degoo has a free plan. Zoolz does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zoolz lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Only Degoo lists iOS and Android apps.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Zoolz free?
No, Zoolz is a paid product, but you can try it first. 14-day free trial, no credit card.
How much does Zoolz cost?
Zoolz lists 6 plans. Cloud Backup 2.5 TB (monthly): $7.99 per month, billed monthly.
What platforms does Zoolz work on?
Zoolz is available on Web, Windows and macOS.
Does Zoolz offer any discounts?
Zoolz publicly lists the following: 30% off yearly plans.
Does Zoolz have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Zoolz is listed for Web, Windows and macOS.
Does Zoolz have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Zoolz is listed for Web, Windows and macOS.
Is Zoolz open source?
Zoolz is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
What does Zoolz integrate with?
Zoolz's listing names Amazon Web Services. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Zoolz?
Zoolz is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Zoolz?
The closest alternatives to Zoolz in our directory are IDrive, Backblaze B2, Wasabi, Livedrive and Degoo.
How does Zoolz compare with other file storage and sync services?
Zoolz's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 4 of the 45 other file storage and sync services we grade, and level with 8.
Is Zoolz good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Zoolz C for value for money. On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4.
Could I make my own version of Zoolz?
Nothing Zoolz does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 3 things listed below take a company.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Zoolz’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Zoolz's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Zoolz. Prices change, so check zoolz.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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What else is on toolgpa.com
- Zoolz, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/zoolz
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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