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Arq vs Carbonite: catalog facts
Arq	Carbonite
Paid Paid software with a 30-day free trial.	Paid Annual plans for one computer, with discounted first-year prices and a 30-day money-back…
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Back up to your own cloud storage or local disk End-to-end encryption	Unlimited cloud storage on personal plans Runs automatically after setup
No Linux version Cloud storage is billed separately by your provider	Personal plans cover only one computer Video backup is automatic only on higher tiers
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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