Carbonite cannot import Backblaze backups. Check that your data fits Carbonite’s storage allowance, install it on each computer and run a fresh backup.
Quick verdict: Add up how much data your computers hold: Carbonite Core covers up to 25 computers but only 250 GB in total. If it fits, buy the plan (annual only), install Safe Backup Pro, let the first backup finish, test a restore, then cancel Backblaze.
Most buyers only budget for the new subscription. This estimates the hidden labor, data-cleanup, and retraining cost of actually making the switch.
Estimate assumes: 1 hour of data-mapping/cleaning labor per 2,000 records, a blended $75/hr ops rate, tiered migration & cleaning tooling fees, and 4 hours of retraining per seat at a $45/hr fully-loaded rate.
Core covers up to 25 computers for $287.99 a year.
Power and Ultimate add Windows servers.
Weekday phone and email support.
Carbonite’s storage allowance is shared: Core includes 250 GB for all computers, and more costs $99 per 100 GB a year.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1Take stock | List every computer, server and NAS you back up and how much data each holds, so you can pick the right plan and storage. |
| 2Choose a Carbonite plan | Pick Core, or Power or Ultimate if you back up Windows servers, then add users and assign computers in the web dashboard. |
| 3Install Carbonite on each computer | Install Safe Backup Pro on each computer (and server, on Power or Ultimate); set a private key at setup if you want one (Windows only). |
| 4Run the first backup | The first backup of each computer uploads everything again and can take days on a slow connection; schedule it before you cancel the old plan. |
| 5Test a restore | Restore a few files and one full folder from the new service to confirm it works. |
| 6Keep the old service running | Do not cancel until the new service has completed a full first backup of every computer and you have tested a restore. Backblaze restores by browser download (zip files up to 500 GB per request), the Restore app, or a USB drive of up to 8 TB for $279, refunded if returned within 30 days. |
What this path doesn’t do for you:
Backblaze’s year of version history does not move, and Carbonite keeps fewer versions (up to 12) and removes deleted files after 60 days.
| Plan | Backblaze | Carbonite |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing basis | Per computer, unlimited data | Flat bundle for up to 25 computers |
| Entry price | $99/computer/year; $9 monthly | Core $287.99/year ($24/mo) |
| Storage | Unlimited | 250 GB (Core) to 500 GB |
| Servers | Not included | Power and Ultimate |
| Free plan | None (15-day trial) | None (30-day trial) |
Standard prices checked on each vendor’s pricing page on September 19, 2026.
| Capability | Backblaze | Carbonite |
|---|---|---|
| Import from the other service | None | None |
| Storage | Unlimited | 250–500 GB shared |
| Server backup | No | Power and Ultimate |
| Monthly billing | Yes | No |
| Mobile app | Yes | No |
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Read the Backblaze vs Carbonite comparison Switching from Carbonite to Backblaze instead?Security, offline and access rules that differ between Backblaze and Carbonite. Rows where both tools are the same (3) are left out; the full side-by-side is on each tool’s page: Backblaze, Carbonite.
| What changes | Backblaze (today) | Carbonite (after) |
|---|---|---|
| Other certifications | GovRAMP Progressing Snapshot, TX-RAMP Provisional, TPN Blue Shieldsource | Not published |
| HIPAA (BAA) | BAA availablesource | BAA availableCoresource |
| GDPR data processing agreement | DPA offeredsource | Not published |
| Single sign-on (SAML/OIDC) | YesEnterprise Control (add-on; OIDC, SAML not mentioned)source | Not published |
| Data residency choices | US, EUsource | US onlysource |
| Encryption | AES-128 data keys secured by 2048-bit RSA key pair; HTTPS in transit; optional private encryption key (PEK)source | AES-256 at rest; TLS 1.2 in transit; optional private key (Windows only)source |
| Mobile apps | iOS, Androidsource | Nonesource |
| Device & session controls | YesEnterprise ControlSilent deployment via MSI, Jamf, Munki and MDM tools; Enterprise Control adds enhanced backup lockdown (prevents users changing/removing backups), restricted restore access and Legal Hold.source | YesCoreAdmin-defined backup policies by group, role or device; admins add and remove computers and assign them to users.source |
| Office & room hardware | Backs up Mac/Windows computers and attached external drives; NAS and network drives are excluded, and large restores can be shipped on a USB drive.source | Backs up office NAS devices and external drives on all plans; Power/Ultimate add Windows servers (2008+) with cloud and onsite server backup targets.source |
No. Install Carbonite and run a new first backup.
From three computers up, if your total data fits in 250 GB: Core is $287.99 a year for up to 25 computers.
No, Carbonite sells annual terms only.
No. Backup services do not import each other’s history. Keep the old account until you no longer need its older versions, or restore anything you must keep before cancelling.
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