Carbonite

Bottom line: Excellent and comprehensive online backup with easy remote file access, exclusive discount
MyPCBackup

Bottom line: Unique combination of unlimited backup, file syncing across computers, cloud storage and external drive backup
Mozy

Bottom line: Great low-cost online backup with exclusive discount; can back up external drives
LiveDrive Backup

Bottom line: Simple and cheap backup that lets you use unlimited storage space for one computer; nice service for backing things up on the go
SugarSync

Bottom line: Best combination of online backup, cloud storage and multi-device sync; free 30-day trial
SpiderOak

Bottom line: Most secure, customizable, streamlined file backup for advanced users
SOS Online Backup

Bottom line: Packed with new features, includes 5 computers and local backup; nice interface, savvy mobile apps, and social media backup.
IDrive

Bottom line: Solid backup with a lot of configurability; no mobile app access or file sharing
ElephantDrive

Bottom line: Solid online backup with file sharing and the ability to back up to 5 computers, though the interface is not the best
Norton Online Backup

Bottom line: Fast and transparent browser-based backup with file sharing; infrequent backup schedule
IBackup

Bottom line: Geared towards businesses; Exchange and SQL backups; compliance for financial, medical companies
Dropbox

Bottom line: Well-priced solution for file sharing and collaborative work; not true automated backup solution

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Carbonite adds Mac support

March 16th, 2009 - Posted by Caitlin

Until recently, the only online backup options reviewed on NextAdvisor.com for Mac users were Mozy and ElephantDrive. Now, however, Carbonite is also providing online backup for Macs.

To learn more about Carbonite and other online backup services, see our reviews and comparison chart.

One Response to “Carbonite adds Mac support”

  1. Jim Says:

    Didn't work for me. I run an Intel iMac OS 10.4.10. It would not properly load the software; the preference pane would not load. Contacted tech's; they gave some advice. I followed it, but it still wouldn't work. I concluded that if carbonite could not download its own 1.4 MB program so that it could work, how could it upload my entire computer contents, store it in an unnamed location for several years, and then revive my computer to it's pristine condition should a breakdown occur. I didn't think it could, and jerked it out. The 100 bucks I paid for 2 years service was not refundable. An expensive but worthwhile lesson. It may work just fine for PC's; but Mac's? Not in my experience.

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