Some cloud-backup services let you back up operating-system files and applications, while others back up smartphones and tablets. Most can back up files to a local drive, and some let you share files with other people or provide file-syncing or dead-storage functions.īecause restoring terabytes of lost data can take days, some will even express-ship you a hard drive with your recovered data to save time. Monthly backups have gone from $6 to $7, yearly plans from $60 to $70 and two-year deals from $110 to $130. Backblaze has raised its subscription prices. iDrive bumped up subscription rates for its 5TB plan, which is now $79.50 for one year or $159 for two. Acronis announced that Acronis True Image will henceforth be known as - deep breath - Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office.