Cancel Carbonite Backup 2026: Your Computer Already Has Free Cloud Backup
Updated 2026-03-02 • 6 min read
💾 Carbonite was essential in 2010. In 2026? Windows has OneDrive built-in (5GB free, 1TB with Microsoft 365). Mac has Time Machine + iCloud. Most people paying for Carbonite don't realize they already have backup built into their operating system.
How to Cancel Carbonite
- Before canceling: Download any files you want to keep from your Carbonite backup
- Go to account.carbonite.com
- Sign in to your account
- Navigate to Subscription
- Click Cancel subscription or Turn off auto-renewal
- If you can't find it online, call 1-877-665-4466
⚠️ Important: When you cancel Carbonite, your cloud backup is deleted after your subscription expires. Download important files BEFORE canceling. Set up an alternative backup method FIRST.
Free Backup Alternatives
- OneDrive (Windows): 5GB free, syncs Documents/Desktop/Photos automatically. 1TB included with Microsoft 365 ($70/yr — which you might already pay for)
- iCloud (Mac): 5GB free, Time Machine for full local backup (free with any external drive)
- Google Drive: 15GB free across Gmail, Drive, and Photos
- External hard drive: $50-80 one-time for 2TB — Windows File History or Mac Time Machine does automatic backups
- The 3-2-1 rule (free): 3 copies of data, 2 different media types, 1 offsite = OneDrive/iCloud + external hard drive
Carbonite Pricing vs. Alternatives
- Carbonite Basic: $6/month ($72/year) — 1 computer, unlimited storage
- Carbonite Plus: $12/month ($144/year) — adds external drive backup
- Carbonite Prime: $24/month ($288/year) — adds identity protection
- VS OneDrive 1TB: $0 extra if you have Microsoft 365 ($70/year)
- VS External drive: $60 one-time, lasts 5+ years = $12/year
- VS Google One 2TB: $100/year — also includes VPN and family sharing
Migration Steps
- Download from Carbonite: Open Carbonite app → File → Download (this may take hours for large backups)
- Set up OneDrive/iCloud: Enable cloud sync for Documents, Desktop, and Photos
- Get an external drive: Plug in, set up Windows File History or Mac Time Machine
- Verify both backups work: Check that files are syncing to cloud and external drive
- Cancel Carbonite: Only after verifying your new backup system works
💻 Carbonite, Backblaze, iDrive, Acronis — cloud backup subscriptions are one of the most common "set and forget" charges. Many people don't even know if their backup is still running. Upload your bank statement to find every subscription you've forgotten about.
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