Carbonite

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Internet based backup solution

About Carbonite

Carbonite lets users backup all the data on their computer as long as it’s connected to the internet. It is a cybersecurity software that allows businesses to back up their files and digital assets, as well as recover them in the event of a data loss.

In addition to offering unlimited storage space, Carbonite includes the following features - automated backup for files that are added to the computer, automatic file synchronization between all devices in the home office or small business (including mobile devices), and remote access so users can access their files anywhere.


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Overall rating

4.2 /5
(171)
Value for Money
4.0/5
Features
4.2/5
Ease of Use
4.2/5
Customer Support
4.0/5

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Jessica
Jessica
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  • Industry: Accounting
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Set it and forget it while having peace of mind

Reviewed on 2018/09/25

I've had them for over 10 years in my personal computer and I've been very happy. I didn't care...

I've had them for over 10 years in my personal computer and I've been very happy. I didn't care for the business version so chose not to use it for my business as there are other products that offer a better value.

Pros

Once you configure your initial backup, Carbonite will take care of everything for you on auto pilot. New files and changed files will automatically be backed up without you having to remember to. Restoring files after a catastrophic hard drive failure took a while due to the size of the backup but worked well.

Cons

Price has been increasing steadily over the years without adding value, other providers are now more competitive price wise.

Don
Don
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  • Industry: Aviation & Aerospace
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Sleep well knowing your data is protected!

Reviewed on 2018/04/18

it provide the peace of mind knowing that your data is always backed up. It does this on a daily...

it provide the peace of mind knowing that your data is always backed up. It does this on a daily basis, so you have the most up to date image of current data.

Pros

One of the best features of this software is the ease of use. Upon setup, it walks you through the entire process. Doesn't get any easier than that. I've used this software for several years and during that time had on two occasions lost a hard drive and all the data on it. Thankfully Carbonite was there to restore.

Cons

I've used Carbonite for several years and honestly don't have any negatives for this program. It just works!

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Government Administration
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10

Deletion of backup

Reviewed on 2022/05/11

Pros

I found nothing positive about this software. Software was not as user friendly as the backup company Carbonite bought out. Sorry I kept with it but also shocked to see their deletion policy.

Cons

Carbonite has a 30 day policy to delete all data and is not recoverable if your subscription laps. Unfortunately my computers had to be reimaged due to malware, my credit card was compromised and I was just starting over when I found out Carbonite had deleted my data 5 days before. I had one email that stated my subscription had expired because my Credit card had changed. I didn' see it as I was caught up getting everything back on line. But my real problem with carbonite is this 30 day policy of wiping my backups off the server when you have been a customer for years. I totally was confident my data would be there. About 20 years of data was wiped out .I talked to a manager and she said that it is industry standard practice. I checked with several backup companies and none of them were definitely more reasonable. In most they were still recoverable. I didn't expect this type of service. Things happen unexpectedly and you would like to think the company you trusted your data with would have some archive. computers are being hacked every day and a company that cant hold on to your data during replacements etc is not customer friendly and not standing behind what they promise. By the way this company bought out my past backup company I had for years that definitely did not have a policy like this one. Go look for their policy. You will be frustrated finding it. But its been my pleasure to hear that multiple times as their excuse. I hope [SENSITIVE CONTENT] sees this review

Response from OpenText

Sorry to hear you've had a poor experience - Please reach out to support for assistance: https://www.carbonite.com/contact-us

Andrew
Andrew
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  • Industry: Food Production
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Easy to use cloud backup solution

Reviewed on 2022/10/06

Pros

Once setup it is hands off and if you need to do a restore it is easy to do.

Cons

For us it just worked. We have not had any issues taking backups. We then use carbonite to restore to new systems as we rotate out hardware

Response from OpenText

Thanks for leaving a review - glad to hear that the setup has been easy and straightforward!

James
James
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  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Easy to set up for peace of mind

Reviewed on 2018/04/09

Pros

We've used Carbonite in our office for years. We recently upgraded to a higher package, and I enjoy the ease of use. Carbonite backs up our files in the background and gives me peace of mind, in case of a catastrophic loss of data.

Cons

Can slow down the use of the computer sometimes. Especially if trying to delete a file that is being backed up at the time.

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Carbonite FAQs

Below are some frequently asked questions for Carbonite.

Carbonite offers the following pricing plans:

  • Starting from: US$4.92/month
  • Pricing model: Subscription
  • Free Trial: Available

Carbonite offers Home, Home & Office and Business solutions. The price varies from $59 per computer per yer to $599 per year.

Carbonite has the following typical customers:

Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000

Carbonite supports the following languages:

Chinese, English

Carbonite supports the following devices:

Android (Mobile)

We do not have any information about what integrations Carbonite has

Carbonite offers the following support options:

Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support

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