Free Remote Backup Providers Vs Paid Offerings

The majority of free backup software provides only basic functionality regarding data backup. Their aim is to automate all actions that are generally done when you back up your files manually. Most of these programs can not be used for hard disk imaging or cloning and don't support things like hot database backup and recovery. And even if there is a free program that can perform hard disk imaging, it is very unlikely to support files-based backup, scheduling, and other necessary features that a commercial backup software provides. Paid backup software offer much richer choice of supported storage media. Many enterprises back up their data on magnetic tape, and tape streamers require programming of the appropriate drivers which is a very complicated task. Even, integration of a mere DVD burning tool is not easy. So, most free backup software do not have this facility. Lack of support is probably the weakest place of free backup software. When you purchase a program, you expect to be sure that in case of a problem, you will receive qualified help and answers to your questions. With free applications there is no such opportunity. You never know if it will conflict with other software you may install or if it will continue working if you decide to move to another system? Another point to ponder is today's worldwide migration to Windows Vista, which is not supported by majority of free backup software. If you are planning to upgrade to Vista, because 95% of new hardware produced today is meant for it, you will inevitably have to use commercial backup software.
Regarding online storage, there is free online storage available, as also paid online storage providers. With free online storage, you may not get as much disk space as you might need. If you have a large amount of files, you might not be able to back up all the files. Additionally, some free online storage providers don’t support all types of files. Some free online storage providers, might be using a slower transfer rate that normal online storage providers, with the result it will take a lot longer to backup and transfer your files using a free online storage provider.
Also sometimes free online storage providers will have a lot of downtime, which can really be an inconvenience to you when you need to access your files. Lastly, but most important, you take a huge risk when using free online storage providers. Free online storage providers go out business often and then you lose your files.

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