KeepVault Review: A Snapshot of the Online Backup Service

Sep 13
08:10

2011

Travis Van Slooten

Travis Van Slooten

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Finding the right online backup solution can be tough because of the many choices available out there. One of these options is Keepvault Online Backup Service. This Keepvault review aims to help you determine whether or not this solution is worth checking out.

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With so many online backup services on the market,KeepVault Review: A Snapshot of the Online Backup Service  Articles it can be difficult to determine which one is best for you. This KeepVault review is designed to make the decision-making process a little bit easier. By discussing key features, pros, cons, and pricing, you can get a snapshot glance at KeepVault. Knowing what you are getting and at what price is the first step in choosing an online backup service. 
Features
Important features of KeepVault include automatic and scheduled backups, remote and mobile access, archiving and sub-accounts, and private file sharing and file versioning (in business plans only). The security level of KeepVault is 128-bit and 256-bit encryption levels. The service is compatible with Windows and Mac support is in the works. Another unique feature of KeepVault is the Estimator Tool. This tool evaluates your system and gives you an idea of how much space you need. The installation and setup of the service is easy enough and the interface is user-friendly. If you are the average home user, you should have no trouble installing, setting up and maintaining this backup service. The backup process is straightforward – install the program, select your preferences (or leave the default selections) and KeepVault takes care of the rest. KeepVault is one of the faster backup services, with upload speeds of up to 2mbps for home users and up to 5mbps for business users. Pros and Cons
In simple terms, the pros about KeepVault are the fast upload times, user-friendly interface, the Estimator Tool, remote access (many people need to access their files from more than one device), and a high storage capacity. Looking at the other side of the KeepVault coin, you should keep in mind that customer support, although offering email and live chat, lacks a phone option. The pricing for home plans is higher than average and lack of Mac support limits this service to Windows PCs only. Storage and Pricing
KeepVault has a maximum storage capacity of 5000GB. They offer home, pro and business subscription plans. KeepVault home plans start at $46 per year and range from 40GB to 200GB storage plans. KeepVault's Pro and Business plans charge by the GB. At the time of this writing, the cost is $0.15/GB per month. Is KeepVault Right for You?
The big question – is KeepVault the best option for your storage needs. The answer depends on what your needs are. KeepVault works best for the average home user with a Windows PC. Since the pricing plans can be a bit steep, the average user can get a fair amount of storage by choosing one of the cheaper subscription plans. If your storage needs are large, you can opt for a business plan but keep in mind that you have to pay by the year for these. KeepVault lacks file syncing and searching, so if you have a need to sync files across devices, you may want to examine other services. Overall, KeepVault seems to be a solid service with many options that should satisfy the average user storage needs.