At a Glance
Expert's Rating
Pros
- None
Cons
- CPU usage with large files made computer unusable, also preventing restore operations from completing
- Scheduling option doesn’t allow a duration or stop time
- Pricing comparatively high compared to most of the other services
Our Verdict
SpiderOak’s interface is garish and hard to navigate for users familiar with any other software package, but the program’s main problem is that it sucks up a ton of CPU power when dealing with large files with lots of changes to them. File restore is still a work in progress, despite a new version that was released in response to review testing feedback that improved speed, but not results.
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