Backup software is a key component in keeping both devices and data safe, secure and readily accessible in case of a disaster. The latest backup software titles, as reviewed here, can include many useful features including cloud storage, end-to-end encryption and historic file versioning.
Iperius have managed to include a lot of highly useful backup related functionality into what is a fairly lightweight, simple and easy to use desktop backup application. This includes support for multiple cloud storage services including any S3 compatible service.
CrashPlan is a leading cloud backup solution which stands out thanks to the functionality and ease of use it provides. It is also very worthy of consideration thanks to the newly refreshed pricing plans which see CrashPlan now available from just $2.99 per month.
Whilst the free edition of EaseUS ToDo Backup is undeniably impressive, the Home edition brings a number of useful enhancements including “Smart” backup, Security Zone backup protection, disk cloning plus universal restore functionality amongst many other features.
Backblaze is well regarded as a leading and easy-to-use cloud backup service by providing unlimited cloud storage, unparalleled simplicity and ease of use plus the option for utilising unlimited historic file versioning for a simple, low cost of just $9 per month.
Whilst providing a strong backup offering is clearly the main focus of the MiniTool ShadowMaker suite, also on offer is various additional functionality including disk cloning, disk image backups, automatic folder sync plus support for universal system restores.
iDrive is a comprehensive cloud offering, one providing secure cloud storage which is backed-up by many other related features including cloud backup software, secure file sharing and synchronisation plus smartphone apps for iOS and Android amongst many others.
Whilst a leading cloud storage offering in its own right, the real draw to Dropbox for many will be the great range of secure sharing and business collaboration tools it also has on offer, this includes integrations with many 3rd party services such as Zoom, Slack and Microsoft Office amongst others
SQLBackupAndFTP is a highly functional database backup utility which focuses on making straightforward the backup and protection of mainstream database management systems including SQL Server, MySQL and PostgreSQL!
Ashampoo Backup FREE aims to bring a useful set of PC backup features from the professional version whilst also cutting out just enough functionality to remain useful whilst bringing the cost down to zero.
Blobbackup have continued to develop and refine their simple but effective software into what is now a leading backup solution, one which comes with 2TB of cloud storage included right out of the (virtual) box!
O&O FileBackup is a lightweight, inexpensive and easy to use backup solution for Windows PCs which simplifies the process of backing-up important files either to locally attached storage or to a network drive
Nero BackItUp is a simple and easy to use backup application providing a good standard of backup functionality thanks to many useful features including automatic scheduling, file compression and secure AES 256-bit encryption amongst others