Head-to-head · Endpoint Backup Software
Axcient x360Recover vs CrashPlan Endpoint Backup
Axcient x360Recover leads on 0 checks, CrashPlan Endpoint Backup on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAxcient x360Recover · 9.1/10
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Axcient x360Recover scores higher on our rubric for endpoint backup software: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.
Axcient x360Recover is the better fit for MSPs needing image-based disaster recovery. CrashPlan Endpoint Backup is the better fit for teams needing affordable file versioning.
- Axcient x360Recover fits best
MSPs needing image-based disaster recovery
- CrashPlan Endpoint Backup fits best
Teams needing affordable file versioning
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Side by side
| Feature | Axcient x360Recover 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | CrashPlan Endpoint Backup 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #3 in Endpoint Backup Software | #8 in Endpoint Backup Software |
| Best for | MSPs needing image-based disaster recovery | Teams needing affordable file versioning |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request · 14-day trial | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days | 14 days · card required |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Self-hosted | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Linux, macOS | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Features Axcient x360Recover 1/2 · CrashPlan Endpoint Backup 1/2 | ||
| Bare-metal recovery | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Ransomware protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Backup scope | Not checked yet | File |
| Retention period | Not checked yet | 90 days |
| Devices per license | Not checked yet | 1 devices |
| Supported endpoint OS | Not checked yet | Mixed |
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| Our verdict | Axcient x360Recover is a business continuity and disaster recovery platform designed for managed service providers. It supports image-based backup for desktops, laptops, workstations, servers, Linux systems, macOS systems, Azure data, and… Read the review → |
CrashPlan Endpoint Backup protects files on employee Windows, macOS, and Linux computers through continuous, automatic cloud backup. It is designed for businesses and IT teams that need centralized administration, retention controls,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Axcient x360Recover — where it wins
- Direct-to-Cloud and appliance-based deployment options
- Immutable ZFS recovery points with AutoVerify integrity testing
- Virtualization, air-gapping, and bare-metal recovery capabilities
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is sales-led rather than published as a standard plan
- No free plan is offered
- MSP-focused operations may exceed simple backup requirements
CrashPlan Endpoint Backup — where it wins
- Unlimited cloud storage and unlimited file versioning
- Continuous automatic backup with self-service restore
- Legal holds, immutable storage, and identity integrations
Where it doesn't
- File-focused backup does not provide verified image recovery
- No free plan
- Device limit is one
- Axcient x360Recover9.1/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial
Image-based backup with immutable recovery points, testing, virtualization, and MSP operations.
Visit AxcientFull verdict → - CrashPlan Endpoint Backup8.6/10 · 14-day trial
A file-focused endpoint backup service with strong retention and administration controls.
Visit CrashPlanFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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