Comparison

Best backup for small business (2026)

A small business loses more than files when a laptop dies — it loses invoices, customer records and time. We looked for multi-device cover, server support, retention and UK/EU data options.

ServiceScoreBest forPrice
IDrive9.0 ★★★★☆Best all-rounder~£3–£8/mo, multi-device
Acronis Cyber Protect8.6 ★★★★☆Best for securityFrom ~£40/yr
CrashPlan7.9 ★★★★☆Best for small business endpointsFrom ~$8/mo per device
Backblaze9.2 ★★★★★Best for set-and-forgetFrom $9/mo per computer, unlimited
The verdict

IDrive covers the most ground for the least money for a typical small business. If security and ransomware are your top worry, Acronis. For pure per-endpoint reliability, CrashPlan.

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