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CrashPlan vs OneDrive: What are the differences?

# Introduction

1. **Data Location**: CrashPlan stores all backup data in the cloud, while OneDrive primarily stores data locally on the user's device with the option to sync to the cloud.
2. **Collaboration Features**: OneDrive is integrated with Microsoft 365, offering real-time collaboration features, whereas CrashPlan is more focused on backup and restore functionalities.
3. **Versioning**: OneDrive keeps multiple versions of files for up to 30 days, while CrashPlan offers unlimited versioning, allowing users to restore any previous version of a file.
4. **Security**: CrashPlan offers end-to-end encryption for data both in-transit and at rest, providing a higher level of security compared to OneDrive, which encrypts data in transit and at rest but not end-to-end.
5. **File Size Limits**: OneDrive has a maximum file size limit of 250 GB for uploads, whereas CrashPlan does not have strict file size limits for backups.
6. **Cross-platform Compatibility**: OneDrive is more seamlessly integrated with Windows, while CrashPlan offers greater compatibility across different operating systems.

In Summary, CrashPlan emphasizes secure and unlimited cloud backup storage, while OneDrive focuses more on collaboration and integration with Microsoft 365.
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