We defined the following criteria for our backup solutions and tried to find the product that met the most criteria.
- Back up open and locked files
- Perform continuous backups
- Data must keep data secure during transmission and storage
- Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Windows 2000, Macintosh client
- Maintain multiple versions of backed up files
- Restoring files must be easy.
- Requires minimal or no user interaction to start or manage backup process
- Back up multiple computers to the same account
- Back up external disks like external USB drives
- Back up mapped network drives
- Data is stored in Canada
- Easy to set up
- Offer a free trial
- Cost is reasonable