Head-to-head
Carbonite vs Backblaze
The two unlimited one-computer backups, separated by a decade of product philosophy.
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Carbonite SafeOpenText
Carbonite Safe
Old-school unlimited backup with hand-holding support.
Our pick
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Backblaze Personal BackupBackblaze
Backblaze Personal Backup
Unlimited backup for one computer. That is the whole pitch.
Carbonite SafeBackblaze Personal Backup
Our score3.9 / 54.5 / 5
PriceFrom $4.99/moFrom $8.25/mo
Free planNoNo
Best forNon-technical householdsOne-computer households
CategoryTrue backupTrue backup
ProviderOpenTextBackblaze
Our verdict
Backblaze wins for most people: faster uploads, video files included automatically, external drives covered, and the same set-and-forget promise at a similar price. Carbonite answers with the most patient phone support in the category, which genuinely matters for the relative you set this up for: when disaster strikes, someone will walk them through the restore. Technical comfort: Backblaze. The family member who calls you about printer problems: Carbonite, and give their support number, not yours.
“The veteran set-and-forget backup with truly unlimited storage for one computer and the friendliest recovery support in the field. Slower uploads and fewer modern features than Backblaze at a similar price keep it in second place.”Editorial team, on Carbonite Safe
“The simplest honest backup on the market: one computer, everything on it, unlimited data, set and forget. No storage math, no file picking. If decision fatigue is why you still have no backup, install Backblaze today and be done.”Editorial team, on Backblaze Personal Backup