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Tresorit vs Arq Backup

Tresorit logo

Tresorit

File Storage & Backup

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

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Arq Backup logo

Arq Backup

File Storage & Backup

Mac and Windows backup to your own cloud storage

From
$50/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Tresorit business plan requires a minimum of 3 users and Business Pro requires a minimum of 5 users; Arq Backup runs on Mac and Windows only

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Tresorit and Arq Backup differ
AttributeTresoritArq Backup
Starting priceOn request$50/year
PlatformsWebWindows, Mac
FoundedUnknown2009

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (File Storage & Backup).

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 Tresorit

Nothing recorded that Arq Backup does not also cover.

Only in Arq Backup

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

What people use each for

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

Tresorit

No use cases recorded yet. See the Tresorit review.

Arq Backup

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

Where each one falls short

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

Tresorit

  • Business plan requires a minimum of 3 users and Business Pro requires a minimum of 5 users
  • The Professional plan is single-user only, so a solo account cannot invite teammates without upgrading to a multi-seat tier
  • None of the four tiers publish an exact price on the pricing page itself; all show per-month placeholders with the figure omitted and require going through checkout to see a number

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Tresorit

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Tresorit review.

Arq Backup

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Tresorit if

Nothing in the data separates Tresorit from Arq Backup on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Tresorit review

Choose Arq Backup if

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

Questions people ask

Is Tresorit or Arq Backup better?
Neither clearly leads. Tresorit starts at On request and Arq Backup at $50/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Tresorit or Arq Backup?
Tresorit starts at On request and Arq Backup at $50/year.
Does Tresorit or Arq Backup run on more platforms?
Tresorit runs on Web. Arq Backup runs on Windows, Mac.
What can Tresorit do that Arq Backup cannot?
Arq Backup covers Client-side encryption, Hourly backups, Network backup, Deduplication.
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