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In our 2026 comparison of CrashPlan and Data Rescue, the products are too closely matched to name a clear overall winner. CrashPlan is rated 4.3/5 from 63 user reviews; Data Rescue is rated 4.5/5 from 4 user reviews. CrashPlan starts at $9.99/month; Data Rescue starts at $79/month.
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| At a glance | CrashPlan | Data Rescue |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Backup & Recovery | Backup & Recovery |
| User rating | 4.3/5 (63 reviews) | 4.5/5 (4 reviews) |
| Starting price | $9.99/mo | $79/mo |
| Listed features | 13 | 12 |
| Integrations | 2 | 2 |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Ease of use | 4.2/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Customer support | 4.2/5 | 5.0/5 |
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Unlimited backup for small business.
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Tied for overall winner with a composite score of 87%.
CrashPlan has the most accessible pricing ($9.99/mo (No Free Trial)).
Tied with a solid set of 13 features.
Satisfactory usability with a user rating of 4.2/5 stars.
Decent support with a user rating of 4.2/5 stars.
Tied on platform availability (3 Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux).
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Tied for overall winner with a composite score of 84%.
Pricing: $79/mo (No Free Trial), a less accessible entry point than the leader.
Tied with a solid set of 12 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.
Tied on platform availability (2 Platforms: Windows, macOS).
CrashPlan and Data Rescue are extremely well-matched overall. If Ease of Use is your priority, Data Rescue has the edge — otherwise, your specific workflow requirements should be the deciding factor.
Composite Score Breakdown
CrashPlan and Data Rescue are extremely well-matched overall. If Ease of Use is your priority, Data Rescue has the edge — otherwise, your specific workflow requirements should be the deciding factor. Neither product has a decisive overall lead, so the best choice depends on your workflow, budget and required integrations.
CrashPlan is rated 4.3/5 from 63 user reviews. Data Rescue is rated 4.5/5 from 4 user reviews. Ratings come from approved user reviews on SoftwareHope.
CrashPlan starts at $9.99/month. Data Rescue starts at $79/month. CrashPlan has the lower entry price. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site, as plans change.
CrashPlan supports Windows, macOS and Linux; Data Rescue supports Windows and macOS.
CrashPlan has an ease-of-use rating of 4.2/5, Data Rescue has an ease-of-use rating of 4.5/5. Data Rescue is rated easier to use by reviewers.
Community-voted helpful feedback from verified users
Our team adopted CrashPlan 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.
Our experience with CrashPlan has been consistently solid across departments. Seamless integration options allow easy connection with our existing software tools. Delivers exactly what was promised with minimal friction and great overall stability.
Our experience with CrashPlan has been consistently solid across departments. The intuitive user interface makes team onboarding fast with minimal training required. Delivers exactly what was promised with minimal friction and great overall stability.
Implementing CrashPlan delivered noticeable efficiency improvements from week one. Flexible customization capabilities let us tailor features to match our exact workflows. Overall, it is a highly capable platform that delivers great value for our organization.
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