An online backup service for your business should provide you with access to all your files easily, while simultaneously backing up and storing your data using high-level security. Many backup companies offer these services, to an extent, but some do it better than others — and at a more affordable rate. Here’s a breakdown of each software so you can sift through the different features (and prices) much more easily. These online backup reviews will breakdown the top online backup services, so you can find out which one is the perfect fit for your business.
Carbonite Business
Carbonite has been around for awhile, and its business plans are fairly popular. The business plans come with an Admin Dashboard, unlimited computers, and options for greater installation and recovery support.
Here’s a short breakdown of Carbonite’s business plans:
Pro Basic
- $269.99 per year
- 250 GB storage
- HIPAA compliant
- Laptops and desktops
- External hard drives
- NAS devices
- Unlimited number of devices
Pro Prime
- $599.99 per year
- 500 GB storage
- Windows file servers
- All Pro Basic features
Server Pro Bundle
- $999.99 per year
- 500 GB storage
- Servers (physical & virtual)
- Laptops and desktops
- Hyper-V
- NAS devices
- External hard drives
- Databases & live applications
- Unlimited number of devices
It’s important to note that Carbonite offers better rates for prepayment contracts. With each plan, you can choose to prepay for 2 or 3 years, in which case you’d save 5% and 10% respectively. All the grand totals, even with the prepayment options, are still pretty high compared to the other backup softwares on the market that offer similar services.
In addition to workstation backup, Carbonite offers server backup with different pricing plans for businesses that have servers.
*Based on About Tech review and Carbonite website as of February 2015.
Nordic Backup
Nordic Backup is a growing player in the backup field, with many quality business features at very affordable prices. Before your backup is transmitted from your computer, Nordic encrypts the data with a 256-bit AES encryption using a private password that only you know. AES encryption is widely considered to be unbreakable, so Nordic keeps your information stored with the utmost security in the industry.
Nordic offers three great plans for personal computers, small businesses, and business pro, so you can always find the features you need. Here’s a breakdown of Nordic’s pricing plans for businesses:
Small Business Basic
- $249 per year
- 250 GB shared storage
- Unlimited computers
- Mac, Windows, Linux
- HIPAA compliant
- Local & external hard drives
- NAS & network share backup
- Unlimited previous file versions
- Redundant, continuous, & automatic
- Restore files from anywhere
Small Business Plus
- $499 per year
- 500 GB shared storage
- Includes all Basic features
Small Business Preferred
- $999 per year
- 1 TB shared storage
- Includes all Plus features
Business Pro Basic
- From $10 per month
- Unlimited computers and servers
- Metered storage
- HIPAA compliant
- Universal server OS support
- Universal database backup
- Exchange database and mail-level
- VMware and Hyper-V backup
- Universal bare metal restore
- Restore files from anywhere
Business Pro Plus
- $110 per month per server
- Managed cloud recovery
- Includes 6 months of cloud hosting
- Includes all Basic features
Business Pro Preferred
- Call for pricing
- Standby server in Nordic cloud
- 24/7 hosted copy of your server
- Includes free managed cloud hosting
- Includes all Plus features
For in-depth details about each feature Nordic incorporates into each plan, click here. Nordic also offers customer service for every plan, so no matter what issue you run into you can call for support. The affordability, locked down security, and the various backup solutions for any business’s needs all make Nordic Backup a serious contender in the online backup field for businesses.
CrashPlan Pro
CrashPlan is known as one of the more secure services in the industry, with its 448-bit data encryption. With CrashPlan Pro, businesses can receive unlimited versioning, support for various operating systems, mobile apps for smartphone platforms, and a simple interface.
The simplicity of CrashPlan Pro pricing makes it an intriguing backup solution for businesses. You get unlimited data backed up continuously for $9.99 per month per computer. This calculator on the site can tell you how much you’ll pay for each computer.
- 5 computers = $599.40 per year
- 20 computers = $2,397.60 per year
With CrashPlan Pro backup, these are some of the features you’ll receive:
- Support Mac, Windows, Linux
- Online management
- Real-time reporting
- Manage other users
- Individual login accounts
- Online storage
- External hard drives
- Automatic & continuous
- Unlimited file versions
You can click here for more information about CrashPlan Pro’s backup features. CrashPlan PROe is the enterprise plan built for larger companies, and it offers bonus features and various public/private cloud options.
*Based on About Tech review and CrashPlan Pro website as of February 2015.
Backblaze for Business
Backblaze is another simple backup solution for businesses. Some of its most enticing features include deployment, function, and affordable pricing. It’s actually one of the cheapest backup options for businesses. Backblaze uses a 128-bit key to encrypt data, stored with 2048-bit RSA encryption.
Like CrashPlan Pro, Backblaze also only offers one backup plan. Unlimited storage for $50 per year per computer. Keep in mind, however, that Backblaze’s business plan has a 5 computer minimum. If your business has less than 5 computers, considering a different company might be your best bet. Backblaze also offers prepayment discounts for signing a contract with the backup service.
- 5 computers = $250 per year
- 20 computers = $1,000 per year
Here are some features you receive with Backblaze’s business plan:
- Unlimited data
- Offsite
- Continuous & automatic
- Support Windows & Mac
- Unlimited file size
- Free mobile app for iPhone and iPad
- Accessible on web browser through any device
- Locate computer function for lost or stolen laptops
- Centralized administration for billing, reporting, licensing, and setup
For more information on Backblaze business features, click here.
*Based on About Tech review and Backblaze website as of February 2015.
If you’re considering Nordic Backup for your business, contact us today. Browse through each of our pricing plans and give us a call. We can help you decide which one will be the perfect online backup solution for your business.
