The best backup software to protect your files and data

I tested the top backup software for 2025 to help you protect your data. Here's my hands-on review of the best options for businesses and individuals.
ZDNet

The best backup software: Top picks for Windows and Mac

ZDNET experts put every product through rigorous testing and research to curate the best options for you. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn Our Process 'ZDNET Recommends': ...
PC World

Paragon Backup & Recovery Community Edition review: Fantastic file-level backup for free

Paragon’s Backup & Recovery Community Edition is free and offers all the backup options most users need. It also leverages widely supported ZIP compression and Microsoft VHDs as container files to ...
Macworld

MSP360 Backup Review: A powerful Time Machine alternative for advanced Mac users

MSP360 Backup is a powerful Time Machine alternative for advanced Mac users, offering scripting, strong encryption, and broad cloud support – but there's a steep learning curve.
Virtualization Review

Veeam, Rubrik Lead in Enterprise Backup/Recovery Report

Veeam and Rubrik are leading the leaders in a new report on enterprise backup and recovery published by research firm Gartner. In Gartner's "Magic Quadrant" approach, Veeam and Rubrik are grouped in ...
CRN

Gartner’s Top 13 Backup And Recovery Software Leaders

From Veeam, Rubrik and Commvault to Dell Technologies and IBM, here’s where the top 13 backup and recovery software leaders rank in Gartner’s new Magic Quadrant. The 13 World-Leading Enterprise Backup ...