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Arq Backup
Mac and Windows backup to your own cloud storage
As of 30 August 2026, Arq Backup starts at $50/year. Arq Backup provides automatic backup for Mac and Windows to your own cloud storage accounts. Softwr lists it under File Storage. Arq Backup is made by Haystack Software, launched in 2009, available on Windows, macOS.
Overview
What Arq Backup does
Arq Backup provides automatic backup for Mac and Windows to your own cloud storage accounts. It features client-side encryption, hourly backups, and supports AWS, Google Cloud, Dropbox, and local storage.
What people use it for
- Data protection
- Disaster recovery
- Business continuity
- Ransomware protection
- Compliance
The honest half
Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about 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
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Pricing
What Arq Backup costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Arq Premium
$50 /yr
- 5 computers
- Arq Cloud storage option
- Email support
Capabilities
Features
Client-side encryption
Hourly backups
Network backup
Deduplication
Immutable backups
Budget controls
AWS S3
Integration with AWS S3
Google Cloud
Integration with Google Cloud
Azure
Integration with Azure
Backblaze B2
Integration with Backblaze B2
Dropbox
Integration with Dropbox
Wasabi
Integration with Wasabi
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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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.
SourceIs there a trial period before purchasing Arq?
Yes, Arq 7 includes a 30-day free trial.
SourceWhat 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.
SourceCan 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.
SourceAre perpetual licenses from earlier Arq versions still compatible?
Yes, perpetual licenses from Arq 5 and earlier remain compatible with Arq 7.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Arq Backup
- Company
- Haystack Software
- Based in
- Tucson, Arizona
Timeline
Arq Backup over time
- Founded2009-01-01
Haystack Software founded by Stefan Reitshamer
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