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Arq Backup vs Tresorit

Arq Backup logo

Arq Backup

File Storage

Mac and Windows backup to your own cloud storage

From
$50/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tresorit logo

Tresorit

File Storage

Store, sync, and share sensitive files with end-to-end encryption and zero-knowledge

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Tresorit has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Arq Backup runs on Mac and Windows only; Tresorit actual prices are hidden and users must initiate a free trial to see costs
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Arq Backup and Tresorit actually diverge.

Attributes where Arq Backup and Tresorit differ
AttributeArq BackupTresorit
Starting price$50/yearFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, MacWeb
Founded2009Unknown

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (File Storage).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Arq Backup

  • Client-side encryption
  • Hourly backups
  • Network backup
  • Deduplication
  • Immutable backups
  • Budget controls
  • AWS S3
  • Google Cloud

Only in Tresorit

Nothing recorded that Arq Backup does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Arq Backup

  • Data protectionnot Tresorit
  • Disaster recoverynot Tresorit
  • Business continuitynot Tresorit
  • Ransomware protectionnot Tresorit
  • Compliancenot Tresorit

Tresorit

  • Secure file storage and sharing for businessesnot Arq Backup
  • Zero-knowledge encryption for confidential filesnot Arq Backup
  • Team collaboration with enhanced securitynot Arq Backup

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Arq Backup

  • Runs on Mac and Windows only
  • Arq 7 is licensed per computer, and continuing to receive updates after the first year costs $25 per year per computer
  • Arq Premium covers up to 5 computers, so larger households or teams need more than one subscription
  • Arq Premium includes 1TB of storage and charges $0.0059 per GB per month beyond it

Tresorit

  • Actual prices are hidden and users must initiate a free trial to see costs
  • No transparent per-user pricing visible on the pricing page
  • Storage scaling from 6TB is unclear; variable costs based on team size not specified
  • Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales for any custom deployment details

Pricing, plan by plan

Arq Backup

$50/year
  • Arq Premium$50/year
    • 5 computers
    • Arq Cloud storage option
    • Email support

Tresorit

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Tresorit review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Arq Backup if

  • You need client-side encryption.
  • You work on Windows, Mac.
  • You also want hourly backups.
Arq Backup review

Choose Tresorit if

  • You want to start without paying.
Tresorit review

Questions people ask

Is Arq Backup or Tresorit better?
Neither clearly leads. Arq Backup starts at $50/year and Tresorit at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Arq Backup or Tresorit?
Tresorit has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $50/year for Arq Backup and Free for Tresorit.
Does Arq Backup or Tresorit run on more platforms?
Arq Backup runs on Windows, Mac. Tresorit runs on Web.
Can I use Tresorit for free?
Yes. Tresorit has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Arq Backup starts at $50/year.
What is Arq Backup best used for?
Arq Backup is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection. Of those, data protection and disaster recovery are not what Tresorit is typically brought in for.
What can Arq Backup do that Tresorit cannot?
Arq Backup covers Client-side encryption, Hourly backups, Network backup, Deduplication.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Arq Backup: What are the different licensing models for Arq?

Arq 7 is a perpetual license with a one-time purchase and 1 year of free updates, then $25/year for continued updates. Arq Premium is a subscription model covering up to 5 computers with 1TB of included cloud storage.

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Tresorit: How much does Tresorit for Business cost?

Tresorit does not publish pricing on their business pricing page. Instead, pricing is revealed only after you start a 14-day free trial (payment information required upfront). The plans offered are Professional (1 user), Business (3+ users), Business Pro (5+ users), and Enterprise (custom). Contact their sales team or start a trial to see specific prices.

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Arq Backup: Is there a trial period before purchasing Arq?

Yes, Arq 7 includes a 30-day free trial.

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Tresorit: Does Tresorit offer a free trial?

Yes, Tresorit offers a 14-day free trial with full feature access for any plan. Payment information is required upfront to start the trial.

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Arq Backup: What are the storage costs beyond the included 1TB with Arq Premium?

Additional storage is billed at $0.0059/GB per month beyond the 1TB included with Arq Premium.

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Arq Backup: Can I access my backup data directly or is it in a proprietary format?

Arq uses open and documented backup formats with transparent storage, allowing users direct access to encrypted backup data.

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Arq Backup: Are perpetual licenses from earlier Arq versions still compatible?

Yes, perpetual licenses from Arq 5 and earlier remain compatible with Arq 7.

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