CrashPlan vs Spanning Backup
CrashPlan and Spanning Backup are both backup & SaaS data protection tools. CrashPlan is aimed at small businesses and enterprise, while Spanning Backup is aimed at enterprise and small businesses.
Endpoint, server and Microsoft 365 backup for businesses
Backup for Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 and Salesforce
| Pricing | Paid · $4 | Paid |
| Starting price | $3.67/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Built for | Small businesses, Enterprise | Enterprise, Small businesses |
| Platforms | web, windows, macos, linux | web |
| Country | US | US · 2010 |
| 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 Spanning Backup if
IT teams and MSPs protecting Workspace, 365 or Salesforce.
- Proven and reliable
- Self-service restores
- Covers major suites
Look elsewhere if: Small teams relying on native retention.
CrashPlan vs Spanning Backup 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
Spanning Backup
- Google Workspace backupCustomPer-user, quote-based
- Microsoft 365 backupCustomPer-user, quote-based
- Salesforce backupCustomQuote-based
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
Spanning Backup · Key features
- Daily automated backups
- Point-in-time restore
- End-user self-service restore
- Audit logs and reporting
- Ransomware recovery
- Admin console
Cons
- Interface dated
- Pricing via resellers
- Limited beyond three platforms
CrashPlan vs Spanning Backup: FAQ
Do CrashPlan and Spanning Backup have a free plan?
CrashPlan has no free plan, a 14-day free trial. Spanning Backup has no free plan.