The app estimates how long the first backup will take, so you'll know to leave your computer up and running for a while-depending on how much data you have, it could be days or weeks, and a pop-up in your taskbar will remind you of that fact. Once you make your selections and hit OK, the service starts backing up your files. You have to hit the Next button before the option appears. There is an option to go into more advanced settings to change the initial backup set, but it's not on the first screen. If you're more experienced, however, you might flinch at how quickly MozyHome wants to pull your files into its cloud, preferring instead to have finer control over what's being backed up from the outset. For anyone backing up a computer for the first time, that's probably fine. The message is clear: Mozy wants you to back up your files ASAP, without jumping through a ton of hoops. Options for more advanced users come later. You can very clearly see your storage limit, as well as how much data your current choices will take up. You need to create an account with an email address and password after that, MozyHome starts backing up your computer right away.Ī basic interface preselects content for you to back up, though you can change the selections if you want.
To get started with MozyHome, just download the installer from the website and click through the basic install process. For Apple users, it works on macOS/OS X 10.5 and later. The service supports 32- and 64-bit versions of Windows Vista, 7, 8.1, and 10. MozyHome works on Windows and Mac computers, and there are mobile apps for iOS and Android. (Opens in a new window) Read Our Norton Online Backup Review A 50GB storage plan for around the same price as these two plans looks anemic, in comparison.
Carbonite offers a one-PC unlimited storage plan for just $60. For comparison, Editors' Choice IDrive ($15.90 For First Year at IDrive) (Opens in a new window) offers a 2TB and unlimited devices place for $69.50 per year. When stacked up against the competition, MozyHome isn't a superb value. All computers in your plan share the total storage.
Adding either 20GB of space or another computer costs an extra $2 per month.
The next level up costs $9.99 per month, or $109.89 for a full year, includes 125GB of storage to share between three computers. Paid plans start at $5.99 per month for one PC and 50GB storage, with a one-month discount for a one-year commitment. Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. ( Read our editorial mission (Opens in a new window) & see how we test everything we review (Opens in a new window).) On the plus side, you won't have to enter any credit card information to test the waters.
It's not much storage, and, unfortunately, the free trial is a bit hard to find on Mozy's website (scroll all the way to the bottom of the MozyHome Personal page). If you want to give the service a test drive before committing to a monthly fee, MozyHome Free gives you 2GB of space. However, it's simple enough that some novices may find it to be an appealing choice. At $5.99 per month for just 50GB of backup for only one PC, it's not the most affordable option for cloud-based backup, and it trails most other services in terms of speed and features. MozyHome offers a simple online backup service for people who want to keep their documents, photos, music, and other digital property safe in the cloud.