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CloudBacko Backup

Online backup software
Server backup software
Backup software
Data recovery software
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What is CloudBacko Backup

CloudBacko Backup is a backup and recovery application that creates encrypted backups of files, system images, and application data and stores them on local storage and supported cloud/object storage services. It targets individuals and small-to-midsize organizations that need scheduled backups for endpoints and servers, including Windows, macOS, and Linux environments. The product emphasizes client-side encryption, compression/deduplication options, and broad storage destination support rather than bundling its own cloud storage.

pros

Broad storage destination support

CloudBacko Backup supports backing up to local disks, network shares, and a range of cloud/object storage providers, which helps organizations avoid being locked into a single storage vendor. This is useful for hybrid backup designs where on-premises copies and cloud copies are both required. It also enables using existing cloud accounts and storage policies rather than migrating data into a proprietary storage service.

Client-side encryption options

The product provides encryption features designed to protect backup data before it leaves the device, which can reduce exposure when using third-party storage. This approach aligns with common requirements for protecting data at rest in cloud storage and on removable media. It is particularly relevant for regulated data sets where administrators want encryption keys controlled outside the storage provider.

Multi-platform backup coverage

CloudBacko Backup is used for endpoint and server backup scenarios across common operating systems, supporting mixed environments. This can simplify operations for small IT teams that prefer a single backup tool for laptops/desktops and servers. It also supports a range of backup types (file-level and image-based), which helps match different recovery objectives.

cons

Less enterprise platform depth

Compared with larger data protection suites in this space, CloudBacko Backup typically offers fewer enterprise-grade capabilities such as advanced policy orchestration, large-scale role segregation, and deep reporting across many tenants. Organizations with complex compliance reporting or centralized governance may need additional tooling. This can increase operational overhead as environments grow.

Management experience varies by scale

For deployments with many endpoints or multiple sites, centralized management, monitoring, and alerting may be less comprehensive than products built primarily for large managed environments. Teams may need to spend more time validating job status and troubleshooting failures. This is a common constraint when moving from small-business backup tools to enterprise operations.

Recovery workflows can be complex

Backup products that support many storage targets and backup modes can require careful configuration to ensure predictable restores (for example, selecting versions, handling retention, and validating encryption key management). If encryption keys are not managed and documented properly, restores can be delayed or blocked. Organizations may need to run regular restore tests to confirm end-to-end recoverability.

Plan & Pricing

Tiered / Perpetual licenses (CloudBacko Pro / Lite / Home)

Plan Price Key features & notes
CloudBacko Pro (perpetual) $149 one-time per installation Perpetual license for one device/endpoint. Online-mode licensing (machine must connect to vendor license server). Additional modules (Exchange, SQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle, VMware, Hyper-V, etc.) sold separately. Offline-mode license available at 5× online-mode price (contact vendor).
CloudBacko Lite Free (per installation) Lite edition (per installation) with basic features; customers provide their own storage for backups.
CloudBacko Home Free (download) Home desktop app for Windows/macOS for personal backup; no cloud storage included (user must supply their own cloud storage or use CloudBacko Drive).

Usage-based product (CloudBacko Go — subscription / pay-as-you-go)

Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go (annual subscription, billed per storage tier / data type). CloudBacko Go charges are based on data volume and backup type (Files/NAS; Applications/Databases/VMs; Microsoft 365).

Free tier/trial: CloudBacko Go offers a free trial (users register via the download page / in-client trial registration).

Example costs (from vendor pricing page and official PDF price list):

  • Files / NAS: $18 per 100GB per year (backup service fee). CloudBacko Drive storage fee shown separately in vendor PDF (examples: $6–$12 per 100GB/year depending on package).
  • Applications / Databases / Virtual Machines: $24 per 100GB per year (backup service fee). CloudBacko Drive fee shown separately (example $12 per 100GB/year in official PDF).
  • Microsoft 365 (Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams): $24 per 100GB per year (includes free 50GB per mailbox). CloudBacko Drive fee shown separately (example $12 per 100GB/year in official PDF).

Detailed / size-based pricing: The vendor supplies a size-based price table (multiple package codes) and a downloadable PDF (CloudBacko-Pricing-2025-v1.5.pdf) listing subscription fees and CloudBacko Drive storage fees for many capacity tiers (50GB, 100GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1,000GB, etc.). See vendor PDF for exact package codes and full table.

Discounts / offers: 15% discount for 2-year prepayment and 30% discount for 3-year prepayment; additional discounts for larger storage commitments.

Notes: All prices shown on the vendor site are in US Dollars. CloudBacko Drive (vendor storage) fees are listed separately in the official PDF; the backup service fee applies whether or not vendor storage is used, but a storage fee only applies if you choose CloudBacko Drive. The vendor also advertises "unlimited devices/endpoints" for CloudBacko Go subscriptions.

Seller details

CloudBacko Corporation
Hong Kong
2009
Private
https://www.cloudbacko.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cloudbacko-corporation

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