Bareos vs ElephantDrive

Bareos is backup software for computers and servers, with mixed backup scope and restore modes. It includes ransomware protection and supports Linux, macOS, Windows, web, and self-hosted environments. The Community plan is open source, requires no subscription, and provides access to the public repository and complete source code at free. The paid Subscription plan starts at €480 a year and has a minimum of 10 units. Bareos is made by Bareos, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Cologne, Germany. The combination of computer and server backup can suit environments where both kinds of systems need protection. Its listed platform range includes desktop operating systems and web access, while self-hosted use is also supported. Buyers can choose the free Community edition or a paid annual subscription, whose stated minimum is 10 units.

ElephantDrive is a paid file backup service for computers, mobile devices, and servers. It supports web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, with mobile apps for iOS and Android. Once set up, backups run automatically, with notifications for new files; users can restore files and use ransomware protection. Data is encrypted with AES 256-bit encryption over an SSL-secured channel. ElephantDrive integrates natively with leading NAS devices, and shared folders let colleagues edit or add files. Plan limits vary: Solo has three sub-accounts, Family has ten, and Business has 25. Monthly plans cost $10 a month for Solo, $20 a month for Family, and $40 a month for Business. Annual plans cost $100 a year, $200 a year, and $400 a year, respectively. Included and maximum storage and maximum file sizes also differ by plan; Business has unlimited maximum storage and allows files up to 200 GB. There is no free plan. ElephantDrive was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.