CrashPlan vs Rewind
CrashPlan and Rewind are both backup & SaaS data protection tools. CrashPlan is aimed at small businesses and enterprise, while Rewind is aimed at E-commerce and small businesses. CrashPlan costs less, from $3.67/mo versus $4/mo for Rewind.
Endpoint, server and Microsoft 365 backup for businesses
Backups for Shopify, QuickBooks, GitHub and more
| Pricing | Paid · $4 | Paid · $4 |
| Starting price | $3.67/mo | $4/mo |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Built for | Small businesses, Enterprise | E-commerce, Small businesses |
| Platforms | web, windows, macos, linux | web |
| Country | US | CA · 2015 |
| Rating | — | — |
Choose CrashPlan if
Small and mid-sized businesses that want set-and-forget endpoint and Microsoft 365 backup with unlimited versioning.
- Unlimited versioning protects against ransomware and mistakes
- Flat per-user endpoint price with unlimited versioning
- Covers devices and SaaS apps in one console
Look elsewhere if: Teams needing full system images and bare-metal recovery, or cheap personal backup (Acronis, Backblaze, IDrive).
Choose Rewind if
Businesses relying on Shopify, GitHub, Jira or QuickBooks.
- Protects against human error and app bugs
- Easy restores
- Covers popular SaaS
Look elsewhere if: Teams without critical SaaS data.
CrashPlan vs Rewind pricing
CrashPlan
- Endpoints$88/user/yrAbout $7.33/mo; unlimited versions; $158 for 2 years
- Servers$189/server/yr250 GB pooled per server; extra 250 GB $90/yr
- Microsoft 365$44/user/yrAbout $3.67/mo; 50 GB pooled per user
- Google Workspace$44/user/yrAbout $3.67/mo; 50 GB pooled per user
- EnterpriseCustom250+ employees; M365/Workspace need 50-user minimum
Rewind
- Standardfrom $4.00/user/moDaily backups, unlimited storage, 1-year retention
- Advancedfrom $5.20/user/moCustom retention, BYOK/BYOS, HIPAA/DORA
- EnterpriseCustomCustom contracts, multi-year discounts
CrashPlan · Key features
- Continuous endpoint backup with unlimited file versioning
- Self-service file restores for employees
- Windows and Linux server backup with 250 GB pooled per server
- Microsoft 365 backup for Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams
- Google Workspace backup for Gmail and Drive
- 256-bit AES encryption in transit and at rest
Cons
- No monthly billing; annual or two-year terms only
- Not a full-image disaster recovery solution
- No consumer plan since CrashPlan for Home ended
Rewind · Key features
- Automated daily backups of SaaS apps
- Granular item-level restore
- Full account restore
- Change history and audit
- Compliance-ready retention
- Multiple app support
Cons
- Per-user pricing adds up across apps
- Coverage limited to supported apps
- Another subscription
CrashPlan vs Rewind: FAQ
Which is cheaper, CrashPlan or Rewind?
CrashPlan starts at $3.67/mo and Rewind at $4/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.
Do CrashPlan and Rewind have a free plan?
CrashPlan has no free plan, a 14-day free trial. Rewind has no free plan.