Cloud Backup · pricing · Updated September 2026
Carbonite Safe pricing (2026)
Carbonite Safe starts at $8/mo (Carbonite Safe) as checked on 2026-09-02, read from Carbonite Safe's own pricing page; 3 plans. Best for Small businesses and regulated-industry users (healthcare, finance, education) needing HIPAA/FERPA/GLBA-supported backup. Every figure below links to its source and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $8/mo (Carbonite Safe)
- Free tier: No · 15-day trial
- Compliance: HIPAA Yes · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: Small businesses and regulated-industry users (healthcare, finance, education) needing HIPAA/FERPA/GLBA-supported backup; Non-technical users wanting simple set-and-forget unlimited backup for Windows or Mac; Organizations needing server and database backup alongside endpoint backup
As of · every figure below links to its source
Carbonite Safe plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbonite Safe | $8 | — | flat | Automatic unlimited cloud backup for one computer, remote file access, optional external-drive backup, 128-bit encryption and award-winning support. Billed $95.99/year (the page shows the annual rate). | carbonite.com |
| Carbonite Safe Pro | $24 | — | flat | Everything in Safe plus centralized management and admin controls and support for regulated industries (FERPA, GLBA, HIPAA). Billed $287.99/year. | carbonite.com |
| Carbonite Safe Server Backup | $50 | — | flat | Server-class backup tier covering databases and live applications for larger deployments. Billed $599.99/year. | carbonite.com |
Last verified 2026-09-02. https://www.carbonite.com/backup-software/buy-carbonite-safe/ (official buy/pricing page, accessed 2026-06-13) Re-verified 2026-09-02 against the live pricing page; published figures unchanged.
Price changes
Price on record
$8/moFirst on record 2026-06-27
A new dated entry is stamped here each time the price moves — the record builds itself.
Tracked since June 2026. No change record has cleared two sources yet, so nothing is published on the wire.
Capabilities
Integrations: Webroot SecureAnywhere AntiVirus (optional add-on).
Key features: Automatic unlimited cloud backup for Windows and Mac computers; HIPAA/FERPA/GLBA support on Safe Pro and Server Backup tiers; Remote file access to backed-up computer from any device; Malware recovery: restore to pre-infected file version within two weeks of detection; Image backup and bare-metal restore (Server Backup tier); Database and live-application backup (Server Backup tier); Centralized management and admin console (Safe Pro and Server Backup); 15-day free trial available; 30-day money-back guarantee.
Plan limits: Base Safe plan covers 1 computer only; Safe Pro covers up to 25 computers; Server Backup covers 1+ servers plus up to 25 computers; External-drive backup optional (not included in base Safe plan by default); Encryption is 128-bit on Safe and Safe Pro; 128 or 256-bit on Server Backup.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Carbonite Safe cost?
Carbonite Safe starts at $8/mo (Carbonite Safe); it has 3 published plans. Verified 2026-09-02.
What are cheaper alternatives to Carbonite Safe?
Cheaper cloud backup than Carbonite Safe (entry $8/mo) include IDrive at $0.25/mo, CrashPlan at $4/mo, Acronis True Image at $4.17/mo. Verified 2026-09-02.
Does Carbonite Safe support HIPAA?
Carbonite Safe HIPAA support: Yes. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does Carbonite Safe have a free plan?
Carbonite Safe free tier: No; 15-day free trial.
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