BigMIND Business vs. Code42 CrashPlan

Use this comparison to get an in-depth breakdown of what you can expect from BigMIND Cloud and Code42.




BigMIND
Code42 CrashPlan
Business Implications
Backup frequency is 2-hours by default, configurable down to 5-minutes. (Source)Backup frequency is 15-minutes by default, configurable down to one minute. (Source)While the default backup frequency of Code42 can be configured to a minute, BigMIND offers greater control during this process. (Source)
Force BigMIND to go over everything every 24-hours by default, configurable down to every 2-hours. (Source)Code42 is only limited to backup every 24-hours. There's no way to reduce this. (Source)Backup verification.
Choose when to start and end backups at specific times and days. (Source)No option on when end the backup. (Source)BigMIND provides more options to control when to start the upload, to give the user an upper hand over the backup process. This is important for the users who does not need a real-time backup and not to consume network bandwidth during work hours.


BigMIND
Code42 CrashPlan
Business Implications
Policies to have full control over the backup.
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Not AvailableThe account's administrator can have a full control over all the aspects of the sub-users backup.
Multiple Data Centers (US, Europe, Australia, Japan).(Source)Proprietary - CrashPlan CentralBigMIND gives you full control over where you wish to store your data. Also, we can ensure faster backups by having multiple data centers in a specific region.
The Amazon S3 storage is also encrypted using Server Side Encryption (SSE).
For more information, check Amazon security overview
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Not AvailableAmazon Server Side Encryption provides end-users with powerful and advanced security. BigMIND uses the same security infrastructure as NASA and the US Government.


BigMIND
Code42 CrashPlan
Business Implications
Multi-threaded upload for faster backup.
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Not AvailableBigMIND can automatically reduce the backup time to speed up the backup process.
Smart and Turbo modes.(Source)Not AvailableFaster backup process with BigMIND.
Bandwidth throttling. (Source)Not AvailableOur service allows you to manage your internet usage wisely.
Block Level technology.(Source)Not AvailableSave time and resources by only uploading the modified blocks of a file rather than uploading the entire file again. This is especially handy when dealing with large amounts of data.
Automatic memory management when uploading huge amount of data.(Source)Requires several adjustments to improve the performance of the Code42 server software and system.
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Upload as much data as you need, without worrying about the machine's resources(RAM, CPU, etc.)
Android and iOS devices backup.No Smartphone backup. Only Windows, OS X and Linux platforms can be backed up.Smartphones are essentials nowadays. They are holding a lot of valuable data that the users need to keep safe. BigMIND allows the users to add their Android and iOS devices to their backup, along with their Windows and OS X platforms.
Connect services like Box, Dropbox, Google Drive and One Drive. Also, you can connect your Facebook and Instagram accounts with your BigMIND one. Twitter will be added very soon. (Source)Not AvailableConnect your existing environments (server, computer, drives, SaaS services) to access your documents, photos and videos in record time. You can centralize all your data into one location - whether it's from your server, computer or an external SaaS service. This means you can backup, discover and share files with ease.


BigMIND
Code42 CrashPlan
Business Implications
Document Discovery. (Source)Not AvailableTrying to locate a document across all your cloud services can be time-consuming. Our file discovery capability lets you find files by content, not just filenames. And, if you wanted greater file organization, you can tag one or many files for easier reference.
Video Discovery. (Source)Not AvailableStream the videos through one service without any delay. Share videos with colleagues and clients – no matter the size.
Photo Discovery. (Source)Not AvailableA.I. Photo Detection tool gives users a unique way of searching their photos; by the objects that appear within them. Perfect for businesses who want relevant results at lightning speed.
Intelligent Filters. (Source)Not AvailableTrying to locate a file across all cloud services can be time-consuming. The Intelligent Filters are essential when users want to find a document, photo or video quickly. Smart filters include owner, size, location, date modified and even color.


BigMIND
Code42 CrashPlan
Business Implications
Amazon. (Source)Proprietary - CrashPlan CentralBigMIND resides on Amazon AWS who have data centers across the globe. All files are redundantly stored on multiple devices across multiple facilities to ensure that they are not prone to hardware failure and are safe from any disaster.
Multiple Data Centers (US, Europe, Australasia, Asia). (Source)Proprietary - CrashPlan CentralChoose the location of where data will reside.


BigMIND
Code42 CrashPlan
Business Implications
4.5 million users and tens of thousands of business customers. (Source)39,000 business customers. (Source)BigMIND is a trusted partner to some of the largest enterprises in the world. Our proven track record gives companies confidence that we can and will scale to support the demands of their business, allowing them to improve their productivity and efficiency.


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