CrashPlan Feature Details

Continuous Backup

CrashPlan constantly flags changes for backup and then backs them up once a day.

CrashPlan+ immediately backs up those changes as you work, continuously protecting your files without slowing you down.

Data Compression

Files are greatly compressed using advanced compression technology. Duplicate files and parts of files are automatically identified and stored only once.

Scheduling

Control when CrashPlan backs up and when your friends are allowed to back up to you.

Multi-Fork / Stream

Back up everything about a file, not just its data.

Works Out of the Box

CrashPlan uses advanced technology to help computers connect without the usual configuration hassles.

Unlimited Versioning

With CrashPlan, you can move backward in time, restoring previous versions of files.

Multiple Destinations

Back up to as many destinations as you want: in your house, across town or across the country! CrashPlan provides backup to hard drives, computers and online backup all at the same time.

Unlimited File Size and Backup

Supports files larger than you'll ever need, plus there's no limit on how much you can back up.

Smart Prioritization

Files that are most recently changed get backed up before those that are older.

CrashPlan also prioritizes backups to minimize the time needed to backup. For example, small new files are given priority over old, big files. Local backup is given priority over backing up to online destinations.

Exclude Files

Specify which folders and filenames you do not want backed up.

Open File Support

CrashPlan backs up open files on Mac, Windows and Linux.

Move Back in Time

You can restore previous versions exactly how they looked at a particular time of day. You control how many previous versions to retain — from 1 to unlimited.

Quick Recovery

Easily recover accidentally deleted or saved over files.

Onsite or Over the Internet

Restore large amounts of data locally in just minutes! To restore 100GB of data over the Internet takes weeks for most people. With our local restore feature, you can have your data back in minutes!

Bandwidth Throttling

Easily limit how much bandwidth is used while you're at your computer and while you're away.

Remote Web Administration

Remotely manage your backup through our secure web interface.

Trust Your Backup Location

Perhaps the idea of moving your data far, far away to servers containing other people's data is less than appealing. With CrashPlan, you can build your own backup destinations that you know and trust.

In addition, keeping your data physically close lets you get it in hour instead of weeks.

Offsite

Only backing up to computers that are away from your home secures your files against theft, fire, and other local disasters.

Free Version, Paid Version

CrashPlan is free for personal use.

CrashPlan+ is an optional upgrade that provides continuous backup protection and can be used by businesses.

Computers with CrashPlan can back up to or from computers with CrashPlan+.