BackupChain

Spec sheet

Product

BackupChain is Windows backup software for PCs, servers, virtual machines, and data migration.Read 11 Oct 2026 · backupchain.com

Supported platforms

Windows PCs and Windows Server; Azure Stack HCI and Hyper-V Server are also listedRead 23 Sep 2026 · backupchain.com

Free plan

NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · backupchain.com

Trial

The downloadable full version is a fully functional 20-day trial that can be activated with a license key.Read 11 Oct 2026 · backupchain.com

Integrations

The product supports backups of Microsoft SQL Server and Exchange, as well as Hyper-V, VMware, and VirtualBox virtual machines.Read 11 Oct 2026 · backupchain.com

Security

The maker says cloud data is encrypted with AES-256 before it leaves the server and remains encrypted on its servers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · backupchain.com

Support

The maker offers support by email, phone, and live chat, with standard hours listed as Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM ET.Read 11 Oct 2026 · backupchain.com

Headquarters

Baltimore, Maryland, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · backupchain.com

Backup formats

The product supports open standard formats such as ZIP and 7Z, as well as native file formats.Read 11 Oct 2026 · backupchain.com

Backup scope

mixedRead 23 Sep 2026 · backupchain.com

Backup targets

The software can back up files, databases, and virtual machines to network servers, USB, SAN, iSCSI, local drives, and FTP.Read 11 Oct 2026 · backupchain.com

Cloud plan requirement

The maker says a BackupChain software license is required to access a cloud hosting plan, and each server needs a separate hosting account.Read 11 Oct 2026 · backupchain.com

Cloud service

BackupChain Cloud data centers are in Baltimore, Maryland, and the service says it has operated since January 2013.Read 11 Oct 2026 · backupchain.com

Computer backup

YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · backupchain.com

Disk recovery

Server Enterprise and Platinum editions include disk imaging, disk cloning, bare-metal recovery, and P2V, V2P, and V2V conversion features.Read 11 Oct 2026 · backupchain.com

Hypervisors

BackupChain supports Hyper-V, VMware, and VirtualBox backup, including live virtual machine backups.Read 11 Oct 2026 · backupchain.com

Licensing limit

Software licenses are perpetual and licensed per PC, server, or host; the maker says each installation requires a license and VM backups are unlimited.Read 11 Oct 2026 · backupchain.com

Mobile backup

NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · backupchain.com

Ransomware protection

YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · backupchain.com

Restore modes

mixedRead 23 Sep 2026 · backupchain.com

Server backup

YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · backupchain.com

Plans and prices

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