Alternatives
Best Carbonite alternatives in 2026
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Cite this list: Toolradar, best Carbonite alternatives 2026, toolradar.com/alternatives/carbonite
3 direct alternatives to Carbonite and 5 more tools in the same category, compared on pricing, features, and best-for use cases. Pick the right replacement without the marketing fluff.
Quick answer
- iDrive is the top alternative to Carbonite on our list, followed by iCloud and Backblaze.
- 5 of the 8 alternatives have a free plan, starting with iCloud.
- Highest rated: iLovePDF, 4.7 out of 5 from 13,659 ratings, Sep 2026.
- 8 alternatives
- 3 direct
- 5 with a free plan
Top 3 alternatives to Carbonite
iDrive
#1 Top pickMulti-computer cloud backup and storage solutions for home, business, and enterprises.
Starting price
From $11.99 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
4.5 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 1,202 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Best overall
iCloud
#2Sync files, photos, and data across all your Apple devices
Starting price
From $0.99 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
3.5 /5 across Capterra and SourceForge · 117 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Best free tier
Backblaze
#3Affordable cloud storage and backup for everyone
Starting price
From $8.25 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
4.5 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 196 ratings, Sep 2026
Carbonite vs 8 alternatives
| Tool | Starting price (Nov 2026) | Free plan | Rating | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Price: $8/mo | Free plan: No | 3.8 out of 5, from 3,442 ratings across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot (3,442) | |
| Price: $11.99/mo | Free plan: No | 4.5 out of 5, from 1,202 ratings across G2 and Capterra (1,202) | Direct alternative |
| Price: $0.99/mo | Free plan: Yes | 3.5 out of 5, from 117 ratings across Capterra and SourceForge (117) | Direct alternative |
| Price: $8.25/mo | Free plan: No | 4.5 out of 5, from 196 ratings across G2 and Capterra (196) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: $1.99/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.3 out of 5, from 3 reviews on Toolradar (3) | Same category as Carbonite |
| Price: $9.99/mo | Free plan: No | 4.4 out of 5, from 53,152 ratings across G2 and Capterra (53,152) | Same category as Carbonite | |
 | Price: $5/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.7 out of 5, from 13,659 ratings across Trustpilot, TrustRadius, G2 and more (13,659) | Same category as Carbonite |
 | Price: $1.99/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.4 out of 5, from 23,284 ratings across G2 and Capterra (23,284) | Same category as Carbonite |
 | Price: $8/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.7 out of 5, from 3,470 ratings across G2 and Capterra (3,470) | Same category as Carbonite |
Why people consider alternatives to Carbonite
Carbonite is a cloud backup service that automatically protects your files and data. Set it once and Carbonite continuously backs up your computers in the background. Recover files from any computer or mobile device.
Teams most often switch away when one of these starts to bite:
- Pricing at scale as usage or premium tiers add up.
- Missing integrations with the rest of your stack.
- Performance or scale limits as your needs grow.
- A specific feature gap you have hit in file management.
The 3 direct alternatives below cover the same core job (file management) with different trade-offs. The 5 tools marked "Same category as Carbonite" fit the category but replace Carbonite less directly.
Carbonite by the numbers
| Metric | Carbonite | Peer median | Position (1 is best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | 23 of 36 have one | n/a |
| Listed as an alternative to | 2 tools | 4 | #22 of 36 (joint) |
| User rating | 3.8/5 (across the web, 3,442 ratings) | 4.3/5 | #20 of 23 (joint) tools with 20+ reviews |
Listed as an alternative to: #22 on 2026-10-16 to #22 on 2026-11-02 (rank among 36 tools, 1 is best).
Each position is counted among the tools that have data for that row, as noted under it. All Cloud Storage data · How we compute this. Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position.
Cite this: Toolradar, “Carbonite by the numbers”, Nov 2026.
File Management leaderboards from Toolradar data
Toolradar ranks File Management tools on one measure at a time, only where at least 8 tools have data. As of Nov 2026.
Lowest entry price, plans with no stated unit
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 27 tools with no stated price unit, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DockFlow | $0.90/mo, billed yearly |
| 2 | iCloud | $0.99/mo, billed monthly |
| 3 | Movens | $1.67/mo, billed yearly |
| 4 | Amazon Photos | $1.99/mo, billed monthly |
| 4 | Google Drive | $1.99/mo, billed monthly |
Lowest entry price, per-user plans
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 8 tools priced per user, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MediaSeg | $4/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 1 | Sigma File Manager | $4/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 3 | Box | $5/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 4 | Microsoft 365 | $6/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 5 | Nitro PDF | $15/user/mo, billed yearly |
Most visited, last 30 days
Distinct visitor sessions on the tool's Toolradar page over the last 30 days, with bots excluded by our analytics. A session counts once however many times it reloads the page.
Counted among 8 tools with 50+ visits.
| # | Tool | Visits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PDFgear | 244 visits |
| 2 | darktable | 182 visits |
| 3 | Google Drive | 126 visits |
| 4 | pCloud | 109 visits |
| 5 | Dropbox | 85 visits |
A position exists only when at least 8 tools have data for that metric. 35 of 132 File Management tools have a verified price; the others publish none we could read (often "contact sales"). Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source. How we compute this. Cite this: Toolradar, “File Management leaderboards”, Nov 2026. Data licensed CC BY 4.0. All File Management statistics.
8 alternatives to Carbonite
Direct alternatives come first, ranked by G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editor review. Tools marked "Same category as Carbonite" follow, ranked the same way.
- 1
iDrive
Paid Higher rated by usersMulti-computer cloud backup and storage solutions for home, business, and enterprises.
4.5 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 1,202 ratings, Sep 2026
From $11.99/mo flat, billed monthly
- 2
iCloud
Free plan Cheaper than CarboniteSync files, photos, and data across all your Apple devices
3.5 /5 across Capterra and SourceForge · 117 ratings, Sep 2026
From $0.99/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
- 3
Backblaze
Paid Higher rated by usersAffordable cloud storage and backup for everyone
4.5 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 196 ratings, Sep 2026
From $99/year
- 4
Google Drive
Free plan Cheaper than CarboniteCloud storage and collaboration with 15GB free
4.3 /5 on Toolradar · 3 reviews
From $1.99/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
Same category as Carbonite
- 5
Dropbox
Paid Higher rated by usersCloud storage and collaboration
4.4 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 53,152 ratings, Sep 2026
From $9.99/mo flat, billed monthly
Same category as Carbonite
- 6
iLovePDF
Free plan Cheaper than CarboniteEvery tool you need to work with PDFs in one place, 100% FREE and easy to use.
4.7 /5 across Trustpilot, TrustRadius, G2 and more · 13,659 ratings, Sep 2026
From €5/mo, billed yearly; free plan available
Same category as Carbonite
- 7
OneDrive
Free plan Cheaper than CarboniteSeamless cloud storage for Windows and Microsoft 365
4.4 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 23,284 ratings, Sep 2026
From $1.99/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
Same category as Carbonite
- 8
WeTransfer
Free plan Cheaper than CarboniteSend large files easily, up to 200GB with Pro
4.7 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 3,470 ratings, Sep 2026
From €8/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
Same category as Carbonite
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Carbonite?
Based on real-signal scoring (G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editorial review), the top alternatives to Carbonite are iDrive, iCloud, Backblaze. Each solves the same core job with different trade-offs on pricing, features, and integrations.
Is there a free alternative to Carbonite?
There is no fully free alternative in this list. iCloud is freemium: a permanent free tier plus paid plans (Sync files, photos, and data across all your Apple devices).
Why do people look for Carbonite alternatives?
Common reasons teams switch away from Carbonite: pricing that scales aggressively, missing integrations with the rest of their stack, performance or scale limits, or a specific feature gap in file management. The alternatives on this page solve the same core problem with different trade-offs.
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