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Compare Data Protection Tools

Data protection tools help protect information through backup and recovery, data-loss prevention, and encryption; the right choice depends on the protection you need and where the software must run.

Compare deployment, supported platforms, backup and recovery features, encryption and key management, ransomware recovery, and included endpoints. The board shows a signal score out of 10, plus marks for a public API, open-source code, and a free tier.

  • 28 platforms
  • 3 with a public API on this page
  • 5 with a free tier
  • Checked 28 Sept 2026
  1. 1
    BC
    Bacula Communitybacula.org

    Bacula manages backup, recovery, and verification of computer data across networks, and can also run on a single computer.

    6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier
  2. 2
    TC
    Thales CipherTrust Data Security Platformcpl.thalesgroup.com

    A platform for finding and classifying data, protecting it, and managing keys and secrets.

    6.4 APIOpenFree Free tier
  3. 3
    BE
    Bacula Enterprisebaculasystems.com

    Commercial software that manages data copies, recovery, and verification across networks.

    6.3 APIOpenFree From $90/yr
  4. 4
    AB
    AOMEI Backupperaomeitech.com

    Windows tool offering free use or paid plans starting at $39.95 yearly.

    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $39.95/yr
  5. 5
    CB
    Comet Backupcometbackup.com

    Comet Backup is a backup platform for businesses, managed service providers and IT teams, with a Management Console and client backup application.

    6.3 APIOpenFree From $19/mo
  6. 6
    C
    Cryptomatorcryptomator.org

    Encryption tool that protects files and names before cloud storage uploads.

    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier · from €10,000/yr
  7. 7
    HR
    HYCU R-Cloudhycu.com

    Data protection service covering local environments, public clouds, and SaaS apps.

    6.2 APIOpenFree From $1.20/mo
  8. 8
    MD
    Microsoft Defender for Businessmicrosoft.com

    Paid endpoint security for complete protection across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.

    6.2 APIOpenFree —
  9. 9
    AC
    Acronis Cyber Protectacronis.com

    Protection software for virtual servers and full-system recovery on major platforms.

    6.1 APIOpenFree From $85/yr
  10. 10
    SB
    Spanning Backupspanning.com

    Spanning provides cloud-to-cloud backup and recovery for Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and Salesforce.

    5.9 APIOpenFree —
  11. 11
    RS
    Rubrik Security Cloudrubrik.com

    A paid security cloud tool available through web, API, Linux, macOS, and self-hosted platforms.

    5.6 APIOpenFree —
  12. 12
    SI
    Symantec IT Management Suitebroadcom.com

    A suite for managing software, devices, patches, and assets across desktop and server systems.

    5.6 APIOpenFree —
  13. 13
    TD
    Trellix Data Loss Preventiontrellix.com

    A tool for finding sensitive data and applying loss-prevention policies across endpoints, email, and networks.

    5.5 APIOpenFree —
  14. 14
    Z
    Zertozerto.com

    A data protection tool with continuous replication and recovery for applications and data.

    5.1 APIOpenFree —
  15. 15
    GC
    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $0.02/mo
  16. 16
    AB
    AWS Backup for Amazon EKSaws.amazon.com

    AWS service covering EKS clusters, namespaces, and EBS, S3, or EFS storage.

    4.9 APIOpenFree —
  17. 17
    NB
    NAKIVO Backup & Replicationnakivo.com

    Backup software for computers, available on Linux, Windows, and the web.

    4.9 APIOpenFree —
  18. 18
    IC
    IBM Cloud Backup and Recoveryibm.com

    Backup and recovery software with continuous backup and ransomware recovery for mixed targets.

    4.5 APIOpenFree —
  19. 19
    DD
    4.5 APIOpenFree —
  20. 20
    AR
    Arcserve Replication and High Availabilityarcserve.com

    Hybrid backup and failover for Windows and Linux systems, virtual machines, and business applications.

    4.2 APIOpenFree —
  21. 21
    DP
    Dell PowerProtect Data Managerdell.com

    Hybrid protection software for virtual machines and complete-system restoration.

    4.2 APIOpenFree —
  22. 22
    CC
    4.1 APIOpenFree —
  23. 23
    NK
    NetBackup Kubernetes Data Protectioncohesity.com

    Kubernetes protection with persistent volume copies, immutable storage, and app consistency.

    4.1 APIOpenFree —
  24. 24
    VD
    4.1 APIOpenFree —
  25. 25
    FD
    4.1 APIOpenFree —

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How to choose

What kind of data protection do I need?

Start with the protection you need: backup and recovery, data-loss prevention, encryption and key management, or ransomware recovery. Compare those capabilities in the listing before looking at other details.

Which platforms does it need to support?

Check the supported platforms against the systems you need to protect. The board includes platform information such as web, Windows, Linux, macOS, API, and self-hosted options.

How should the tool be deployed?

Choose a deployment model that fits where you want the software to run. Compare that model with the supported platforms so the tool can fit your setup.

How can I compare cost and trial options?

Check the free-plan mark and the listed starting price, if provided. A free plan and a free trial are different offers, so confirm which one a tool provides before deciding.

Does the tool offer an API or open-source code?

Use the API and open-source marks to check for a public API or open-source code. If you need a particular connection or the ability to inspect or change code, confirm the details with the maker.

Questions

What should I compare when choosing data protection software?

Compare the protection features you need, deployment model, supported platforms, included endpoints, and pricing or trial options.

What does the signal score mean?

It is a score out of 10 based on published information about usage, public API access, documentation depth, open-source code, and a free tier.

Does a free trial mean the software has a free plan?

No. A free trial and a free plan are separate offers. Check the tool's pricing details for which applies.

How do I know whether a data protection tool will run on my system?

Compare its supported platforms with the systems you need to protect, and check the listed deployment model.

What does an API mark tell me?

It indicates a public API. Check with the maker whether the API supports the connection or task you need.

Some top positions on this board can be paid placements, standing where they were sold. The facts on each platform are not for sale. How we rank · Disclosure