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Carbonite vs Comet Backup Comparison (2026)

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Overview

Carbonite lets users backup all the data on their computer as long as it’s connected to the internet. It is a cybersecurity software that allows businesses to back up their files and digital assets, as well as recover them in the event of a data loss.

Fast, secure, backup software for businesses and IT providers. Comet is a flexible, all-in-one backup platform available in 13 languages. You choose your backup environment and storage destinations. Simple, profitable pricing. No contracts. 30-day FREE trial!

  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials
  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

4.92

Per month

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

Starting from

19

Per month

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

User reviews

4.3

172

5

4

3

2

1

95

47

17

4

9

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
68%
would recommend this app

4.7

74

5

4

3

2

1

57

14

3

0

0

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
85%
would recommend this app

Pros

“It is based on amount of storage and we continually have to adjust our plan.”
SM

Scott M.

IT Lead

“Can be pricy when you have lots of storage on office 365”
SH

Sean H.

IT Consultant

“Carbonite has been a great application for backing up computers. ”
SM

Scott M.

IT Lead

Pros

“The Windows Image Backup feature allows users to create a full system backup, ensuring that all files, settings, and applications are securely stored.”
NS

Nayan S.

TECH SUCCESS

“We are using it to serve hundreds of customers and device and I can sleep well at night knowing it's taking care of backing up our critical data for all of our customers.”
CE

Chris E.

VP of Technology

“Good for MSPs: supports multiple tenants and the client software allows for rebranding with your own name/logo”
AP

Aaron P.

Owner

Cons

“We recently encountered a problem that broke a large portion of our backups.”
L.

Luke ..

Director of Technology

“Transfer speed is terrible and the app crashes frequently”
DP

Donnie P.

Systems Administrator

“After being a customer for fifteen years, I am thoroughly disappointed with Carbonite's product and their complete unwillingness to refund anything for the time my PC spent not being backed up last year.”
TH

Tim H.

Founder

Cons

“The Server back-end, sometimes there are weird errors backing up restored VM's, sometimes slow performance, no instant disaster recovery from the data.”
FT

Francois T.

Owner

“Documentation is not good for this task.”
MT

Matthew T.

Jr System Admin

“Restores can be slower then some competitors, no option to live mount the data found in some of the competition.”
RN

Rene N.

MD

  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last reviewa year ago
  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review10 months ago

Key features

  • Total features29
  • API
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Active Directory Integration
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Monitoring
  • Activity Tracking
  • Alerts/Escalation
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Archiving & Retention
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Automatic Backup
  • Backup Log
  • Backup Scheduling
  • Backup and Recovery
  • Bare-Metal Restore
  • Cloud Backup
  • Compliance Management
  • Compression
  • Content Management
  • Continuous Backup
  • Customer Database
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Reports
  • Dashboard
  • Data Capture and Transfer
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Migration
  • Data Recovery
  • Data Replication
  • Data Retention Management
  • Data Security
  • Data Storage Management
  • Data Synchronization
  • Deduplication
  • Differential Backup
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Document Management
  • Document Storage
  • Duplicate Detection
  • Email Alerts
  • Encryption
  • Endpoint Protection
  • Event Logs
  • File Management
  • File Transfer
  • Filtering
  • Full Text Search
  • Graphical User Interface
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • Incremental Backup
  • Local Server Options
  • Monitoring
  • Multi-OS
  • Multiple Data Sources
  • Multiple Format Support
  • Policy Management
  • Real-Time Monitoring
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Remote Access/Control
  • Remote Monitoring & Management
  • Remote Server Options
  • Remote Update/Installation
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Role-Based Permissions
  • SSL Security
  • Scheduled/Automated Reports
  • Scheduling
  • Search/Filter
  • Secure Data Storage
  • Secure Login
  • Self Service Portal
  • Server Monitoring
  • Single Sign On
  • Status Tracking
  • Storage Management
  • Task Scheduling
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Threat Response
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • User Management
  • VM Backup
  • Version Control
  • Virtual Machine Encryption
  • Web Access/Restoration
  • Whitelisting/Blacklisting
  • Total features81
  • API
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Active Directory Integration
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Monitoring
  • Activity Tracking
  • Alerts/Escalation
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Archiving & Retention
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Automatic Backup
  • Backup Log
  • Backup Scheduling
  • Backup and Recovery
  • Bare-Metal Restore
  • Cloud Backup
  • Compliance Management
  • Compression
  • Content Management
  • Continuous Backup
  • Customer Database
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Reports
  • Dashboard
  • Data Capture and Transfer
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Migration
  • Data Recovery
  • Data Replication
  • Data Retention Management
  • Data Security
  • Data Storage Management
  • Data Synchronization
  • Deduplication
  • Differential Backup
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Document Management
  • Document Storage
  • Duplicate Detection
  • Email Alerts
  • Encryption
  • Endpoint Protection
  • Event Logs
  • File Management
  • File Transfer
  • Filtering
  • Full Text Search
  • Graphical User Interface
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • Incremental Backup
  • Local Server Options
  • Monitoring
  • Multi-OS
  • Multiple Data Sources
  • Multiple Format Support
  • Policy Management
  • Real-Time Monitoring
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Remote Access/Control
  • Remote Monitoring & Management
  • Remote Server Options
  • Remote Update/Installation
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Role-Based Permissions
  • SSL Security
  • Scheduled/Automated Reports
  • Scheduling
  • Search/Filter
  • Secure Data Storage
  • Secure Login
  • Self Service Portal
  • Server Monitoring
  • Single Sign On
  • Status Tracking
  • Storage Management
  • Task Scheduling
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Threat Response
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • User Management
  • VM Backup
  • Version Control
  • Virtual Machine Encryption
  • Web Access/Restoration
  • Whitelisting/Blacklisting

Integrations

  • Total integrationsN/A
  • Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)
  • Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage
  • Canny
  • DigitalOcean
  • Dreamhost VPS
  • Google Cloud
  • Impossible Cloud Storage
  • Klips
  • Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Microsoft Exchange
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • MongoDB
  • MySQL
  • OVHcloud
  • PRTG
  • ScalePad Backup Radar
  • Storj
  • WHMCS
  • Total integrations19
  • Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)
  • Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage
  • Canny
  • DigitalOcean
  • Dreamhost VPS
  • Google Cloud
  • Impossible Cloud Storage
  • Klips
  • Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Microsoft Exchange
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • MongoDB
  • MySQL
  • OVHcloud
  • PRTG
  • ScalePad Backup Radar
  • Storj
  • WHMCS