Cloud Backup Rankings

Best Acronis Alternatives for Data Protection & Disaster Recovery in 2026

Acronis True Image is a jack-of-all-trades cloud-based backup solution boasting a broad variety of features. However, for many, Acronis can be overkill, unnecessarily complex or simply too expensive — especially given the 5TB cap. If that’s the case for you, I present seven Acronis alternatives in this article that address all of its weaknesses. I...

By Aleksandar Kochovski — 31 Dec'22 Last Updated: 31 Mar'26
Facts checked by Goran Nikolić

Best Data Archiving Solutions: Top Cloud Archive Storage in 2026

Managing growing volumes of digital information has made data archiving solutions essential for modern businesses. Organizations are turning to cloud-based platforms to offer scalable, secure and cost-efficient long-term storage. To explore broader options beyond archiving, read our article on the best cloud storage services for a full review. Data archiving is a critical part of...

By Kevin Kiruri & Goran Nikolić — 27 Nov'22 Last Updated: 11 May'26

The Best Backblaze Alternative for 2026: Alternatives to the Best Unlimited Backup Service

Backblaze is a straightforward cloud backup and storage provider offering unlimited storage and affordable prices. It isn’t perfect, though, with the most notable drawbacks being the lack of true client-side encryption and the relatively minimal set of features. We’ve created a list of Backblaze alternatives for users looking for providers that do better in this...

By Andrej Hadji-Vasilev — 14 Nov'22 Last Updated: 01 Mar'26
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

Best Cloud Backup for Australia: Secure & Fast Cloud Backup

To ensure you get the best backup for your data, I’m sharing the best backup services for Australia. This is not a generic top-rated selection but rather the best online backup services for privacy, speed and all-around user controls, all of which I’ve tested.  As a Cloudwards writer for cloud storage and backup services, I...

By Dan Ginn — 03 Nov'22 Last Updated: 24 Apr'26
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

Best Online Backup for Students in 2026: Protecting Your College Data With Cloud Backup

Finding a great online backup for school doesn’t have to be daunting. We’ve made things easier by recommending the best online backup for students in 2022. Read on to learn more.

By Samuel Okoruwa — 01 Nov'22 Last Updated: 09 May'26
Facts checked by Jasna Mishevska

Best NAS Cloud Backup in 2026: Secure Your Network-Attached Storage

Creating a NAS is easier than ever before, thanks to companies like Synology and QNAP. However, things can go wrong for even the most experienced and advanced users. To ensure your data is kept safe, read on to learn about the top five best NAS cloud backup providers.

By Sapphire Fox — 24 Jul'22 Last Updated: 04 Mar'26
Facts checked by Jasna Mishevska

Best IDrive Alternatives for Cloud Backup in 2026

We think IDrive is the best online backup service, but we never want to leave our readers without options. Plus, like any service, it’s not perfect. The web UI is dated, and IDrive’s lack of unlimited storage is a problem for a heavy user like me. Thankfully, there are plenty of other options on the...

By Dan Ginn — 07 May'22 Last Updated: 15 Mar'26
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

5 Best Online Backup With Versioning Services in 2026

If you’ve ever overwritten a file by accident, you know how important it is to have a past version of it as a fallback. The best online backup with versioning keeps previous versions of files for long periods of time, which not only helps with unwanted overwrites but is also the best way to regain...

By Aleksandar Kochovski — 30 Apr'22 Last Updated: 18 Mar'26
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

Best Unlimited Online Backup in 2026: Backblaze, CrashPlan & More

If you want to make your local backup more resilient to physical damage, you might consider looking to the cloud. However, running out of space is a real issue. Read this guide to the best unlimited online backup providers to find out if they can offer you the storage you need for a price you can afford.

By Sapphire Fox — 06 Mar'22 Last Updated: 18 May'26

Fastest Online Backup Services in 2026: Best Cloud Backup Solutions for Speed

Determining which providers offer the fastest cloud backup can be time-consuming and expensive. To help you out, we selected the most popular cloud backup tools and ran two rounds of tests to calculate their average upload and download speeds. Keep reading to see our results and discover the fastest online backup solutions on the market...

By Grace Micere — 16 Jan'22 Last Updated: 26 Mar'26
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz