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CrashPlan

CrashPlan is cloud backup for laptops, servers, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, sold mainly to small and mid-size businesses, plus a personal plan.

Our take: CrashPlan does one job and prices it clearly.

Best forBusiness laptop backup
ReviewedPricing: Free Trial
6.8 out of 105 criteria · see breakdown
Try CrashPlan$88 per user a year (endpoints)

CrashPlan is cloud backup for business laptops, desktops and servers, plus Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. Small businesses pay $88 per user a year for endpoint backup with unlimited storage, there is a 14-day trial, and a personal plan costs $10 a month per device.

CrashPlan is now separate from Code42

CrashPlan began as a Code42 product. Code42 closed the original CrashPlan for Home in October 2018, then sold the CrashPlan business to the private equity firm Mill Point Capital in August 2022. Code42 itself was acquired by Mimecast in July 2024.

CrashPlan now runs as its own company at crashplan.com and sells business plans plus a personal plan at $10 a month per device (checked 4 October 2026).

Checked October 4, 2026
The bottom line

A solid pick for automatic business laptop backup; pair it with an archive if you need deleted files kept long term.

Our score

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Community ratings

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Trustpilot
1.2 out of 5
90+ reviews

1.2 / 5 aggregate · across 1 source

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isA cloud backup service for business endpoints, servers and Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace data, spun out of Code42.
Our takeCrashPlan does one job and prices it clearly.
Endpoints get unlimited storage and versions for $88 a user a year, which is easy to budget. The retention rule matters more than the price: deleted endpoint files are gone after 90 days, so it is a recovery tool, not an archive. Servers and SaaS backups use pooled storage with automatic overage charges, so watch usage.
Why we rate itClear per-user pricing, unlimited endpoint versions and strong security controls.
The catchDeleted endpoint files are kept 90 days at most, and the trial auto-bills to your card.

Best / not good for

Best for
  • Small business laptop backup
  • Ransomware recovery
  • Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace backup
Not good for
  • Long-term archives of deleted files
  • Users who want a no-card trial
  • Teams needing data stored outside the US on small plans
Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

  1. Time to value
    Short: sign up, install the agent and backups start automatically.
  2. Scale breakpoint
    At 250 users you move to enterprise quotes; server and SaaS storage overages add $7.50 a month per 250 GB.
  3. Walled garden
    Medium: restores go anywhere you choose, but backups live in CrashPlan's format and data centers.
Still a fit?
If none of these block you, try it on the official site.
Try CrashPlan

CrashPlan plans and pricing

Plan1-year price2-year priceStorage
Endpoints$88/user ($7.33/mo)$158/user ($6.58/mo)Unlimited, unlimited versions
Server$189/server ($15.75/mo)$284/server ($11.83/mo)250 GB pooled per server
Microsoft 365$44/user ($3.67/mo)$79/user ($3.29/mo)50 GB pooled per user
Google Workspace$44/user ($3.67/mo)$79/user ($3.29/mo)50 GB pooled per user
Personal use$10/device/moNot listedUnlimited
Enterprise (250+ users)QuoteQuoteAzure or own storage at 100+ licenses

From CrashPlan's small-business pricing page and personal-use page, checked 4 October 2026. SMB prices cover up to 249 users. Extra storage is $90 a year per 250 GB. 14-day free trial; a card is required and billed when the trial ends unless cancelled.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CrashPlan cost?

For small businesses, endpoints cost $88 per user a year, servers $189 per server a year, and Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace backup $44 per user a year, with lower rates on 2-year terms. The personal plan is $10 a month per device; 250+ users get a quote (checked 4 October 2026).

Is CrashPlan still available for home use?

Code42 closed the original CrashPlan for Home in October 2018. CrashPlan's current site offers a personal-use plan at $10 USD a month per device (checked 4 October 2026).

Is there a CrashPlan free trial?

Yes, a fully functional 14-day trial. You enter a card at signup; it is charged automatically when the trial ends unless you cancel.

How long does CrashPlan keep deleted files?

For endpoints, deleted files are kept for a maximum of 90 days, and you can set a shorter period. Retention for servers, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace is customizable.

What is CrashPlan for?

Automatic cloud backup and restore for business laptops, desktops and servers, plus Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace data, to recover from ransomware, hardware failure, theft or mistakes.

How do I log in to CrashPlan?

Conversion Gems is a review site, not CrashPlan. Sign in at https://console.crashplan.com/; some accounts use a regional console such as console.us1.crashplan.com.

CrashPlan alternatives

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Sources checked October 4, 2026: CrashPlan small-business pricing, CrashPlan personal use, CrashPlan enterprise pricing, CrashPlan homepage, Code42 history (Wikipedia).

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Tags

#CloudBackup#DataRecovery#Ransomware

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