Best Backup Software in 2026
Updated
In short: IDrive is ranked #1 of 151 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of SyncBack and Backblaze Computer Backup. The best-ranked option with a free plan is SyncBack. The lowest first paid tier on this page is MiniTool ShadowMaker at $0.25/mo.
Whether you’re protecting personal files, a computer, or a server, backup software can help you keep data recoverable. Compared on backup scope, computer and server backup, mobile backup, restore modes, supported platforms, and ransomware protection, these options offer several angles to weigh. IDrive, SyncBack, and Backblaze Computer Backup are among the entries to compare. Check whether the devices and systems you need to protect are covered, then consider how you would restore files or systems if needed. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost details, while the listed restore modes can help you assess how recovery might fit your needs.
151 backup software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 IDrive iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.7Free Computer backup: YesMobile backup: YesServer backup: Yes
- 2 SyncBack Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6$44.95/mo Computer backup: YesMobile backup: YesServer backup: Yes
- 3 Backblaze Computer Backup iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5$0.66/mo Computer backup: YesMobile backup: NoServer backup: No
- 4 UrBackup Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5 Computer backup: YesMobile backup: YesServer backup: Yes
- 5 Jottacloud iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5$7.99/mo
- 6 Acronis True Image iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.4$4.17/mo Computer backup: YesMobile backup: Yes
- 7 GoodSync iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.4$4.16/mo Computer backup: YesMobile backup: YesServer backup: Yes
- 8 Mastermind Backup iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3C$1,999/mo Computer backup: YesMobile backup: YesServer backup: Yes
- 9 Ahsay Backup Software iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1$1/mo Computer backup: YesMobile backup: YesServer backup: Yes
- 10 Jetpack VaultPress Backup iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1$9.95/mo Computer backup: NoMobile backup: NoServer backup: No
- 11 ElephantDrive iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1$8.33/mo Computer backup: YesMobile backup: YesServer backup: Yes
- 12 Carbonite Safe iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0$8/mo Computer backup: YesMobile backup: NoServer backup: No
- 13 Carbon Copy Cloner iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0 Computer backup: YesMobile backup: YesServer backup: No
- 14 VM Backup No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free Computer backup: NoMobile backup: NoServer backup: Yes
- 15 Duplicati No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$0.50/mo Computer backup: YesServer backup: Yes
- 16 Vinchin Backup & Recovery No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Computer backup: YesServer backup: Yes
- 17 MSP360 Backup No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$1.67/mo Computer backup: YesMobile backup: NoServer backup: Yes
- 18 AOMEI Backupper No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$3.33/mo Computer backup: YesServer backup: Yes
- 19 Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7Free Computer backup: YesMobile backup: YesServer backup: Yes
- 20 EaseUS Todo Backup No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6$3.33/mo Computer backup: YesServer backup: Yes
- 21 Iperius Backup No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6Free Computer backup: YesServer backup: Yes
- 22 Hasleo Backup Suite No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6$29.95/mo Computer backup: YesMobile backup: NoServer backup: Yes
- 23 MiniTool ShadowMaker No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6$0.25/mo Computer backup: YesServer backup: Yes
- 24 iCloud Backup iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6 Computer backup: NoMobile backup: YesServer backup: No
- 25 Bareos No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5€40/mo Computer backup: YesServer backup: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which backup software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
IDrive is ranked #1 of 151 with a score of 9.7. SyncBack is second and Backblaze Computer Backup third.
How many of these have a free plan?
14 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, MiniTool ShadowMaker has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.25/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.