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CrashPlan for Business

Paid#9 of 29 in Continuous Data Protection Software

CrashPlan for Business: A focused choice for automated endpoint backup, versioning, and point-in-time recovery. Ranked #9 of 29 in Continuous Data Protection Software by our editors (8.2/10); pricing: 14-day trial; best for businesses protecting employee endpoints.

8.2/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
8.2 / 10
Pricing
14-day trial
Best for
Businesses protecting employee endpoints
Free plan
No
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Automatic background backups with unlimited cloud storage and versioning
- Point-in-time restore, self-service recovery, and device migration
- Immutable backups with centralized policies, encryption, and audit logging
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- VM protection is not supported
- The Endpoint plan is centered on employee endpoint files

Our verdict on CrashPlan for Business

CrashPlan for Business provides automated backup and recovery for small and midsize businesses. Its Endpoint subscription protects files on Windows, macOS, and Linux with continuous background backups, unlimited cloud storage, unlimited versioning, point-in-time restoration, self-service file recovery, and device migration. Administrators manage policies, retention, access controls, monitoring, and restores through centralized web consoles. The broader CrashPlan platform also covers servers and SaaS workloads such as Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.

The product’s strongest fit is endpoint-focused continuous data protection. Automatic cloud backups run in the background, while unlimited versioning and point-in-time restore support recovery from unwanted changes or earlier file states. Immutable backups add protection against backup alteration, and centralized policy and retention management give administrators control across protected devices. These capabilities make CrashPlan for Business a practical match for organizations that need employee endpoint coverage without requiring users to manage backup jobs manually.

Security and administrative controls are also central to the offering. Data is protected with AES-256 encryption at rest and TLS encryption in transit, while role-based access and audit logging support controlled administration. The platform is cloud-deployed and available through web, Windows, macOS, and Linux access. It should appeal to businesses prioritizing endpoint files, flexible recovery, and centralized oversight. Organizations specifically seeking virtual machine protection should choose an alternative, since VM protection is not supported.

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CrashPlan for Business pricing

Plans 14-day trialPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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CrashPlan for Business fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	Not verified
Minimum RPO	Not verified
Retention period	Not verified
Point-in-time recovery	Yes
Immutable storage	Yes
VM protection	No
Database protection	Yes
Deployment model	Cloud
Free trial	14 days · card required
Deployment	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Compliance & security	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA
Support	Live chat, Tickets, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Pricing	14-day trial (source)
Website	crashplan.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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