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Backing up your important information to the cloud can fend off a data loss disaster and give you peace of mind, but there are a few things to watch for. We test and compare 11 online backup services you can access anywhere from your computer or mobile devices. 

Our interactive comparison tool helps you find which programs include useful features such as disk imaging, network backup, local backup, data seeding, archiving and much more. 

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Carbonite Safe Basic
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Carbonite Safe Basic

Unlimited storage capacity.

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$83
ElephantDrive Home
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ElephantDrive Home

1TB storage capacity.

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$149
Jottacloud Personal
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Jottacloud Personal

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$133
OpenDrive Personal
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OpenDrive Personal

Unlimited storage capacity.

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$145
Polar Backup Personal
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Polar Backup Personal

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$68
Spideroak One Backup
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Spideroak One Backup

150GB storage capacity.

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$97
iDrive Personal
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iDrive Personal

5TB storage capacity.

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$84
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Elias Plastiras tests a range of technology in the CHOICE computer lab, from laptops to smart home innovations and interconnected devices.  Prior to CHOICE, Elias spent 17 years working for Australian PC World, testing and writing about PCs and other small business gear. Elias tested almost everything in the PC realm, from 56K modems to network printers, as well as more mainstream consumer gear such as media players and PVRs. Elias enjoys testing products in a rigorous fashion, to highlight the good and the bad for the benefit of the consumer.

Elias Plastiras tests a range of technology in the CHOICE computer lab, from laptops to smart home innovations and interconnected devices.  Prior to CHOICE, Elias spent 17 years working for Australian PC World, testing and writing about PCs and other small business gear. Elias tested almost everything in the PC realm, from 56K modems to network printers, as well as more mainstream consumer gear such as media players and PVRs. Elias enjoys testing products in a rigorous fashion, to highlight the good and the bad for the benefit of the consumer.