Review Carbonite Online Backup
This is a review undertaken by TechwizBackup:
The two heavyweights in the online backup industry – Carbonite and Mozy – and the pros and cons of each.
If you’re looking at online storage, you know the two big heavyweights are in the field: Carbonite and Mozy. But if you put them in a boxing ring, let them knock it out, who wins by KO? For TechWizBackup, there are a few qualifiers that need to be explained before announcing the official winner.
Storage Space: Both Carbonite and Mozy Home versions offer unlimited space storage if you pay the monthly/annual fee. However, with Mozy, you get 2 GB of storage for free. Round 1 – Mozy.
Price: Annually, Carbonite is about $4.58 per month while Mozy is $4.35 per month, so they’re cents apart. But Carbonite also offers a 15-day free trial; Mozy does not but again they do offer up to 2 GB of space for free. Round 2 – Draw.
Ease-of-Use: Both are fairly user-friendly and easy to navigate although there was one common complaint among both users: it takes a while for the initial memory save but after that, timing wasn’t an issue. But to be fair, that’s a pretty common complaint among all online storage sites. Carbonite is a bit more direct and has an easier interface. Round 4- Carbonite.
Backup Process/Security: Both sites allow either scheduled or automatic backup options, so you can “set-and-forget.” In terms of security, bth are extremely safe, using all sorts of encryption methods likened to that used by the U.S. government. Round 3 – Draw.
Carbonite – 1 win, 1 draw; Mozy 1 win, 1 draw. It truly depends on your personal preference. If you plan on backing up anything larger than 2GB, I’d say the friendlier Carbonite user interface gives it a slight edge. Carbonite is my personal choice but I know many here who use and love Mozy. Test it out for yourself since Carbonite has a free trial offer and Mozy lets you store up to 2GB each. Let the best site win!
