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Server backup & recovery for 50–70% less

  • Unlimited retention and restores
  • Choose where your backup lives
  • No per-server pricing

Only pay for the data you protect, not the number of servers.

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How CrashPlan lowers server backup costs

There are no per-server licenses. Your price is based on the total volume of protected data across all servers, whether that data lives on 10 servers or 100. Backup storage, unlimited retention, and unlimited restores are all in the base price, so longer retention doesn't raise the bill, and there are no fees the first time you need a restore.

Pay for protected data, not server count

There are no per-server licenses. Your price is based on the total volume of protected data across all servers. Whether that data lives on 10 servers or 100, your price is the same.

Longer retention doesn’t raise the bill

Unlimited retention and unlimited restores let you meet the most aggressive retention requirements, without additional cost.

No hidden costs

Backup storage, unlimited retention, and unlimited restores are all in the base price. There are no separate SKUs to add and no fees that appear the first time you need a restore.

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Simpler pricing. Fewer cost traps.

Typical server backup models
CrashPlan
Pricing model
Typical server backup models Server licenses + backup storage
CrashPlan Amount of source data protected
Server licenses
Typical server backup models Per server
CrashPlan No per-server licensing
Backup storage
Typical server backup models Purchased as needed, separately
CrashPlan Included
Storage measurement
Typical server backup models Total backend data stored
CrashPlan Total source data only
Retention
Typical server backup models Longer retention drives up costs
CrashPlan Unlimited retention included
Restores
Typical server backup models Limited restore frequency, add-on cost for more
CrashPlan Unlimited
Appliances
Typical server backup models May be required
CrashPlan Not required
Learn more in the guide: Server Backup Economics: Are You Paying Too Much to Protect What's Left On-Prem?

You pay for source data, not the backups that pile up behind it.

CrashPlan measures front-end protected data volume, the total source data you protect across servers. Many competitors charge based on back-end stored data volume, meaning as your retention data grows, your bill grows too.

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Choose where your backups live

Storage is one of the biggest drivers of backup cost and complexity. Most vendors lock you into a single option. CrashPlan does the opposite. You choose what makes sense for your environment.

CrashPlan-managed storage

Store backups in CrashPlan's own data centers or in CrashPlan-managed Microsoft Azure, and choose the country where your data is stored.

Customer-managed storage

Bring your own Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, or other S3-compatible cloud storage if that fits your broader strate.

YOUR SERVERS Windows Server Linux CrashPlan Platform Policy · dedupe · encryption · versioning ONE PLATFORM Our storage CrashPlan data centers · Azure CrashPlan-managed Your storage Azure · AWS · S3-compatible Bring your own cloud STORAGE DESTINATIONS

Servers · CrashPlan Platform · storage destinations

Keep backup efficient as your data grows

Server data does not stay still. It keeps growing across file shares, applications, and teams. CrashPlan is built to keep backup predictable as you scale.

  • Data efficiency

    Deduplication, compression, and incremental backups reduce storage requirements and backup transfer volume without data loss.

  • Performance

    Multi-threaded backups help move large amounts of data faster and keep backup windows under control.

  • Scales with you

    Works across distributed environments without adding complexity.

  • Control what gets backed up

    Set version limits, file size limits, per-asset storage limits, folder exclusions, and file-extension filters to keep unnecessary files like video out of your backups.

Server backup efficiency with deduplication, compression, and incremental backup

Deduplication · compression · incremental backup

Recover quickly when something goes wrong

When server data is lost, the priority is simple: get it back fast and get people working again. CrashPlan makes recovery straightforward and reliable.

  • Full recovery

    Restore files, system state, and configurations so servers come back the way they were.

  • Granular recovery

    Pull back a single file or folder without having to rebuild everything.

  • Ransomware recovery

    Restore clean data from backups that are kept separate from production systems, supporting recovery from ransomware and other data loss events.

  • Centralized recovery

    Manage all restores in one place across endpoints, Microsoft 365, and servers.

  • Self-service or IT-controlled

    Enable self-service recovery, or keep restores entirely in IT's hands.

Server restore in the CrashPlan console

Server restore · point-in-time recovery

Server Demo

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How it works

Continuous, automated backup based on your set policies ensure your data is safe. When recovery time comes, you choose the precise recovery points and restore selection to ensure speed and minimal disruption.

Backup Flow

Continuous, policy-driven backup

  1. 01

    CrashPlan Console

    Define policies, schedules, and retention.

  2. 02

    Servers (Protected)

    CrashPlan Agent installed on each server.

  3. 03

    Application-Consistent Snapshot

    The agent creates a consistent snapshot of the data.

  4. 04

    Data processing

    Changed data is prepared and optimized before it's written to storage.

  5. 05

    Secure storage

    Backup data is encrypted and written to your chosen storage destination.

Your storage choice
  • CrashPlan Cloud
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Bring your own storage

All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Immutable storage and retention policies keep your backups safe and recoverable.

Recovery Flow

Precise, flexible recovery

  1. 01

    Recovery request

    A user or admin starts recovery from the CrashPlan Console.

  2. 02

    Select restore point

    Choose the point in time you need from the available restore points.

  3. 03

    Restore selection

    Choose what to recover: a full server, files, folders, or system files.

  4. 04

    Retrieve from storage

    Data is securely retrieved from the selected storage location.

  5. 05

    Reconstruct and deliver

    Data is reassembled, verified, and delivered to the target server.

  6. 06

    Ready for use

    The server or data is restored and ready for business operations.

Security & governance

Secure and governed by design

Immutable backup

Prevent tampering and ensure trusted, recoverable copies with immutable backup storage.

End-to-end encryption

Protect data with AES-256 encryption at rest and TLS 1.2 in transit, with configurable encryption key management.

Role-based access

Limit access and delegate administrative responsibilities based on organizational roles.

Retention and legal hold

Centrally define version aging, retention, legal-hold requirements, and defensible deletion policies.

Audit logging

Maintain audit trails for backup, recovery, and administrative activity to support governance and investigation.

Monitor files

Monitor file activity, identify unusual behavior, and receive alerts to help protect server data.

Server support

Server backup for Windows and Linux, physical or virtual

Protect physical servers and virtual machines running Windows Server or Linux from the same console you use for endpoints and SaaS data. Back up files, folders, system state, and SQL Server and Oracle databases, without per-database agents to license, patch, or maintain.

Windows Server

Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, and 2016

Linux

Linux Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS Stream

Physical and virtual servers

Physical servers and virtual machines with a guest OS. Hypervisor-level support is on the roadmap.

SQL Server and Oracle

Application-consistent database backups through a proven dump-and-sweep script, with no per-database agent required.

Customers

Trusted to protect business-critical data

Recognized by customers and industry reviewers

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How Hyatt cut server backup costs by 75%

"The main reason we chose CrashPlan was that we were getting a more flexible solution that cut backup costs by about 75%."
Art ChernobrovAssociate Vice President, Identity, Cloud and Compute · Hyatt Hotels

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75% lower server backup costs for Hyatt
1,700+ Hyatt properties protected under one global backup standard

G2 · Spring 2026

The wider platform

Protect all your user data in one place

User data is spread across endpoints, Microsoft 365, and servers. A lot of teams still protect those separately, which creates gaps and makes things harder to manage. CrashPlan brings everything together in one platform so you can treat it as one problem, without deploying appliances or any additional infrastructure.

  • One platform for endpoint, Microsoft 365, and server data
  • Full visibility into what is and isn't protected
  • Simpler operations, with fewer systems to manage
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Endpoints

Windows, Windows on ARM, macOS, and Linux devices with self-service restore.

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Microsoft 365

Exchange Online, SharePoint, and OneDrive with full-fidelity restore.

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Google Workspace

Beyond Gmail and Drive's limited retention, versioning, and recovery.

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CrashPlan Server Backup Specifications

Review the current storage, backup, recovery, administration, security, and pricing details for CrashPlan server backup and recovery.

Category
CrashPlan server backup and recovery
Who it's for
Enterprise and institutional IT organizations
Supported operating systems
Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, and 2016. Linux: Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS Stream.
Server types
Physical servers and virtual machines with a guest OS
Platform hosting
CrashPlan is hosted in Microsoft Azure
Backup timing
Automatic, incremental backups with customizable intervals, plus scheduled "no backup" windows
Backup controls
Configure maximum number of versions, file size limits, per-asset backup storage limits, time since last active, default backup folder selections, folder exclusions and exceptions, and file extension filters to block unnecessary backups such as video files and GIFs
Data retention
Fully configurable retention limits, and you don't pay for retention storage growth
Restore frequency
Restore as frequently as you need to, with unlimited restores included in your storage license
Restore methods
Restore to the original or an alternate location
Accelerated access
File stubbing allows selected files to become accessible before the full restore completes
CrashPlan-managed storage
Microsoft Azure or CrashPlan proprietary data centers
Customer-managed storage
Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, and S3-compatible storage
Data residency
Choose the country where you want your data stored
Access control
Microsoft Entra ID integration, role-based access control, delegated administration, configurable reports, and alerts
Encryption
AES-256 encryption at rest and TLS 1.2 or later in transit
Encryption-key control
Customer-controlled encryption keys
Backup security
Immutable backup copies
Compliance and governance
Audit trails, storage-location choice, policy-based retention, defensible deletion, and legal-hold support
Capacity-based pricing
Pay for total protected source data capacity instead of licensing every server individually. Unlimited data retention and restore frequency included.
Capacity measurement
Capacity is measured on total source data backed up, not the volume of backup data in storage, so you are not paying for retention data as it grows.
Data transfer
There are no ingress or egress data transfer fees. They are included in your one flat rate.
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is CrashPlan server backup and recovery for enterprises?

CrashPlan server backup is an enterprise backup and recovery solution for business data stored on servers. It automates incremental backups, applies administrator-defined policies, and supports employee or administrator recovery through centralized management.

Who is CrashPlan server backup designed for?

CrashPlan server backup is designed for enterprise and institutional IT organizations managing distributed or mixed operating system environments. It gives administrators centralized control over server protection, storage, policy, visibility, and recovery.

Which server operating systems does CrashPlan support?

CrashPlan supports Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, and 2016, and Linux server operating systems, including Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS Stream.

Do you have a dedicated SQL/Oracle agent?

No, CrashPlan does not have dedicated SQL/Oracle agents. Instead, CrashPlan does application-consistent database backups via a proven dump-and-sweep script. As a result, there is no per-database agent to license, patch, or maintain. A single method for both SQL and Oracle means fewer moving parts and fewer points of failure.

Where can CrashPlan store server backup data?

Customers can choose to store their server backup data in CrashPlan-managed storage, or bring their own cloud storage, including Azure, AWS, or other S3-compatible destinations.

How do I choose where to store my data?

CrashPlan data centers offer a cost-efficient managed storage option. CrashPlan-managed Azure is a strong fit for organizations that prioritize Azure alignment, regional flexibility, or Microsoft cloud standards.

Do I need a separate system for server backup?

No. Server backup is part of the CrashPlan platform, so you can manage endpoints, Microsoft 365, and servers together.

What can I back up on servers?

Files, folders, registry, event logs, system state metadata, and SQL/Oracle backups. Other application-aware and database-aware backups are not supported.

How does recovery work?

You can restore files, folders, and systems from a central interface or the server agent, so recovery is straightforward and quick.

Will this work in a large environment?

Yes. CrashPlan is built to support distributed environments with centralized management and consistent policies.

Does CrashPlan require a backup appliance?

No. CrashPlan stores your server data in the cloud and is a SaaS-delivered solution, so no appliances are required.

Can CrashPlan protect physical servers?

Yes. CrashPlan can protect physical Windows and Linux servers.

Does CrashPlan protect virtual machines?

Yes. CrashPlan can protect virtual machines that have a guest OS. Hypervisor support is currently on the roadmap.

How often does CrashPlan back up server data?

CrashPlan performs automatic, incremental backups according to intervals defined by the administrator. Organizations can customize backup frequency to fit their protection requirements and server environment.

Can backup intervals, retention, and file-version policies be customized?

Yes. Administrators can configure backup intervals, file selection, versioning, version aging, retention, user quotas, and optional CPU or network-bandwidth throttling.

How long can server backups be retained?

There is no limit to how long server backups can be retained, and retention is fully configurable.

How does CrashPlan reduce server backup costs?

CrashPlan reduces server backup costs by eliminating the per-server licensing fee most vendors charge. We also offer flexible storage locations, including our own proprietary data centers, which significantly lower costs compared with vendors that lock you into their hyperscaler storage.

How is CrashPlan server backup priced?

CrashPlan server backup is priced on the total volume of protected data. There is no per-server license fee.

Is CrashPlan the same company or product as Code42?

No. CrashPlan is an independent company. CrashPlan maintains an enterprise backup and recovery platform that protects endpoints, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Windows and Linux servers. CrashPlan is distinct from Code42.

Is this the same as the CrashPlan server offering at smb.crashplan.com?

No. The CrashPlan server offering at smb.crashplan.com is designed for small businesses and is available through a self-service free trial and online purchase, priced per server with pooled storage included. The enterprise offering described on this page is purchased through the CrashPlan sales team and is priced on the total volume of protected data.

Right-size your server backup strategy

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CrashPlan is the enterprise platform for resilient, secure, and cost-effective backup and recovery. Purpose-built to safeguard critical data across endpoints, servers, and SaaS applications, CrashPlan empowers organizations to maintain business continuity, meet compliance standards, and protect the ideas that drive growth—without disrupting end users. CrashPlan helps enterprises and institutions reduce storage costs with innovative storage strategies, like zero-cost backup to OneDrive, while maintaining control and visibility across their backup environment.

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