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In our 2026 comparison of Carbonite and FastCopy, Carbonite comes out ahead overall (weighted score 86% vs 74% for FastCopy). Carbonite is rated 4.5/5 from 4 user reviews; FastCopy is rated 4.1/5 from 68 user reviews. Carbonite starts at $6/month with a free trial; FastCopy has a free plan.
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| At a glance | Carbonite | FastCopy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Backup & Recovery | Backup & Recovery |
| User rating | 4.5/5 (4 reviews) | 4.1/5 (68 reviews) |
| Starting price | $6/mo | Free plan |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Listed features | 16 | 11 |
| Integrations | 4 | — |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Windows |
| Ease of use | 4.5/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Customer support | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
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Carbonite wins overall with a weighted score of 86% based on user rating, pricing, features, usability, and support.
Pricing: $6/mo (Free Trial), a less accessible entry point than the leader.
Carbonite lists the most features (16 features).
Ranked #1 for usability with a user rating of 4.5/5 stars.
Ranked #1 for support with a user rating of 5.0/5 stars.
Widest platform availability (5 Platforms: Web, Windows, macOS, iOS +1 more).
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FastCopy is a runner-up with a composite score of 74%.
FastCopy has the most accessible pricing ($0/mo (Free Trial)).
Offers 11 features (fewer than the category leader).
Satisfactory usability with a user rating of 4.0/5 stars.
Decent support with a user rating of 4.0/5 stars.
Available on 1 Platform: Windows, fewer than the leader.

Carbonite scores higher across 6 of 11 key dimensions with a 12-point lead in our weighted analysis.
Carbonite scores higher across 6 of 11 key dimensions with a 12-point lead in our weighted analysis. The best choice still depends on your team's workflow, budget and required integrations — use the side-by-side sections above to check the details that matter to you.
Carbonite is rated 4.5/5 from 4 user reviews. FastCopy is rated 4.1/5 from 68 user reviews. Ratings come from approved user reviews on SoftwareHope.
Carbonite starts at $6/month with a free trial. FastCopy has a free plan. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site, as plans change.
Carbonite offers a free trial; FastCopy offers a free plan and a free trial.
Carbonite supports Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android; FastCopy supports Windows.
Carbonite has an ease-of-use rating of 4.5/5, FastCopy has an ease-of-use rating of 4.0/5. Carbonite is rated easier to use by reviewers.
Community-voted helpful feedback from verified users
FastCopy has become an essential part of our daily technology stack. Robust core functionality handles heavy operational workloads without stability issues. Delivers exactly what was promised with minimal friction and great overall stability.
Our experience with FastCopy has been consistently solid across departments. Responsive customer support and comprehensive documentation make troubleshooting easy. Recommended for any team seeking a dependable, modern software solution.
FastCopy has become an essential part of our daily technology stack. Flexible customization capabilities let us tailor features to match our exact workflows. Recommended for any team seeking a dependable, modern software solution.
Our team adopted FastCopy to centralize our key project workflows. The intuitive user interface makes team onboarding fast with minimal training required. Recommended for any team seeking a dependable, modern software solution.
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