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CrashPlan for Business

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What it is

CrashPlan for Business backs up business data automatically across endpoints, servers, and supported SaaS applications, then lets users restore files by version, device, or timeframe. It is presented for small and midsize businesses, including remote or hybrid teams and small IT groups. Endpoint subscriptions include unlimited storage; Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace include 50 GB per user pooled across the account, while each purchased server includes 250 GB. Microsoft coverage includes Exchange Online, SharePoint, and OneDrive; Google Workspace coverage includes Gmail and Google Drive. CrashPlan lists AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS in transit, per-user encryption keys, immutable backups, and optional two-factor authentication. Deleted endpoint files are retained for a maximum of 90 days; retention for deleted SaaS and server files is customizable. Plans are priced by product and term: annual rates include $44 a year for Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, $88 a year for endpoints, and $189 a year for servers. A fully functional 14-day trial covers endpoint, server, and SaaS backup, and signup requires a credit card.

Spec sheet

Purpose
CrashPlan automatically backs up business data and supports recovery across endpoints, servers, and SaaS applications.Read 30 Sep 2026 · crashplan.com
Intended users
The business page describes the product for small and midsize businesses, including remote or hybrid teams and small IT teams.Read 30 Sep 2026 · crashplan.com
Trial
CrashPlan offers a fully functional 14-day free trial for endpoint, server, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace data backup; signup requires a credit card.Read 30 Sep 2026 · smb.crashplan.com
Integrations
CrashPlan's identity management documentation lists Okta, Google SSO, Ping, Entra ID, OneLogin, and Microsoft AD FS as authentication provider examples.Read 30 Sep 2026 · support.crashplan.com
Security
CrashPlan lists AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS encryption in transit, per-user encryption keys, immutable backups, and optional two-factor authentication.Read 30 Sep 2026 · smb.crashplan.com
Compliance
CrashPlan states that it adheres to SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and STAR Level One security standards.Read 30 Sep 2026 · smb.crashplan.com
Support
CrashPlan support has Essential, Standard, and Premier levels, with urgent issue response targets of 4 hours, 1 hour, and 30 minutes respectively; Standard and Premier include 24/7 urgent support.Read 30 Sep 2026 · support.crashplan.com
Automatic backup
Employee files are backed up automatically in the background without interrupting work.Read 30 Sep 2026 · crashplan.com
Data location
The SMB pricing page says backups are stored in CrashPlan proprietary data centers in the United States.Read 30 Sep 2026 · smb.crashplan.com
Platform downloads
The CrashPlan app download page provides installers for Windows, macOS, and Linux.Read 30 Sep 2026 · support.crashplan.com
Restore
Users can restore files by version, device, or timeframe.Read 30 Sep 2026 · crashplan.com
Retention limit
Deleted endpoint files are retained for a maximum of 90 days; deleted file retention for Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and servers is customizable.Read 30 Sep 2026 · smb.crashplan.com
SaaS coverage
The SMB offering backs up Microsoft 365 Exchange Online, SharePoint, and OneDrive, as well as Google Workspace Gmail and Google Drive.Read 30 Sep 2026 · smb.crashplan.com
Storage limit
Endpoint subscriptions include unlimited data storage, while Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace include 50 GB per user pooled across the account and servers include 250 GB per purchased server.Read 30 Sep 2026 · smb.crashplan.com

Plans and prices

Google Workspace (2 years) $3.29 a year User/Month ($79 billed every 2 yrs) Gmail and Google Drive · 50 GB pooled cloud storage per user · extra 250 GB at $90/year Read 30 Sep 2026 · smb.crashplan.com
Microsoft 365 (2 years) $3.29 a year User/Month ($79 billed every 2 yrs) Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive · 50 GB pooled cloud storage per user · extra 250 GB at $90/year Read 30 Sep 2026 · smb.crashplan.com
Endpoints (2 years) $6.58 a year User/Month ($158 billed every 2 yrs) Windows, Mac, Linux · unlimited cloud storage and versioning · self-service restore and device migration Read 30 Sep 2026 · smb.crashplan.com
Server (2 years) $11.83 a year Server/Month ($284 billed every 2 yrs) Windows and Linux servers · 250 GB pooled cloud storage per server · additional 250 GB at $90/year Read 30 Sep 2026 · smb.crashplan.com
Google Workspace (1 year) $44 a year User/Month ($44 billed annually) Gmail and Google Drive · 50 GB pooled cloud storage per user · extra 250 GB at $90/year Read 30 Sep 2026 · smb.crashplan.com
Microsoft 365 (1 year) $44 a year User/Month ($44 billed annually) Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive · 50 GB pooled cloud storage per user · extra 250 GB at $90/year Read 30 Sep 2026 · smb.crashplan.com
Endpoints (1 year) $88 a year User/Month ($88 billed annually) Windows, Mac, Linux · unlimited cloud storage and versioning · self-service restore and device migration Read 30 Sep 2026 · smb.crashplan.com
Server (1 year) $189 a year Server/Month ($189 billed annually) Windows and Linux servers · 250 GB pooled cloud storage per server · additional 250 GB at $90/year Read 30 Sep 2026 · smb.crashplan.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Automatic background backup of employee files
  • Restore by version, device, or timeframe
  • Endpoint plans include unlimited storage
  • Immutable backups and optional two-factor authentication
  • 14-day trial covers endpoint, server, and SaaS backup

Limits

  • Trial signup requires a credit card
  • Deleted endpoint files retained for at most 90 days
  • Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace pool 50 GB per user
  • Server plans include 250 GB per purchased server

Who it suits

CrashPlan for Business suits small and midsize businesses that need endpoint, server, or Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace backups. Its stated audience includes remote or hybrid teams and small IT teams.

Verdict

CrashPlan combines endpoint and server backup with coverage for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. Storage allowances and retention differ by data type, and the listed trial requires a credit card.

Where Specifiction places it

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