CrashPlan vs Microsoft OneDrive: what each really costs

Team size

Billing

CrashPlan

No plan for this billing option

No paid plan to compare for this billing option.

Microsoft OneDrive

Microsoft 365 Basic plan

$19.99

a year for 10 people · $1.67 a month

10 peopleCrashPlanMicrosoft OneDrive
Entry paid planNo plan for this billing optionMicrosoft 365 Basic
Vendor price$19.99 per year, 100 GB
Monthly cost$1.67
Annual cost$19.99
Per user / year$2
Billing commitmentNot recordedNot recorded
Minimum seatsNone statedNone stated
Free planNo free plan listedNo free plan listed
Free trialNot statedNot stated

Calculated by SpecEntry from official vendor prices. Taxes and optional add-ons are not included. Open each product page for every plan and the official source.

CrashPlan vs Microsoft OneDrive: features

Key features as each vendor lists them. A feature missing from a list does not mean the product lacks it.

CrashPlan

  • Automatic cloud backupBacks up to the cloud automatically, keeping every version and all metadata.
  • AES-256 encryptionData is encrypted with 256-bit AES in transit and at rest.
  • Compliance and BAASupports regulatory compliance with data-center certifications and BAA availability.
  • Fast restoresRestore one file version or all files in a couple of clicks.
  • Prioritized restoreRestores the most recently used files first.
  • Windows server backupBacks up Windows server data for recovery after disruptions.

Source:crashplan.com ·

Microsoft OneDrive

  • Automatic backupBacks up files, photos and videos and makes them available on all devices.
  • Personal VaultProtects key files behind identity verification.
  • Sync and offline accessFile changes sync across devices and work offline.
  • Document scanningScan documents with the mobile app and store them in the cloud.
  • Copilot file summariesCopilot summarizes and answers questions about files without opening them.
  • Copilot file comparisonCompare multiple files with Copilot.
  • Photo memoriesCurated photo and video collections from past years.
  • Cloud collaborationStore, share and collaborate on files in the cloud.

Source:microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/onedrive/online-cloud-storage ·

CrashPlan vs Microsoft OneDrive pricing questions

  1. How much do CrashPlan and Microsoft OneDrive cost?

    CrashPlan paid plans start at $30 per user, billed annually (Microsoft 365, Small Business). Microsoft OneDrive paid plans start at $19.99 per year, 100 GB (Microsoft 365 Basic).

  2. Is CrashPlan or Microsoft OneDrive cheaper for 5 users?

    Microsoft OneDrive is cheaper for 5 users: $19.99 per year on Microsoft 365 Basic, against $150 per year for CrashPlan on Microsoft 365, Small Business. That is $130.01 less per year, before tax.

  3. Is CrashPlan or Microsoft OneDrive cheaper for 10 users?

    Microsoft OneDrive is cheaper for 10 users: $19.99 per year on Microsoft 365 Basic, against $300 per year for CrashPlan on Microsoft 365, Small Business. That is $280.01 less per year, before tax.

  4. Is CrashPlan or Microsoft OneDrive cheaper for 25 users?

    Microsoft OneDrive is cheaper for 25 users: $19.99 per year on Microsoft 365 Basic, against $750 per year for CrashPlan on Microsoft 365, Small Business. That is $730.01 less per year, before tax.