Arq Backup

Best for: Users who want to control encryption, pick their own S3 bucket, and manage version history

Pros:
+ Client-side encryption where the user holds the key
+ Allows choice of cloud destination (e.g., S3 bucket)
+ Excels at version history by keeping many past versions of changed files
+ Perpetual license including one year of updates

Cons:
- Requires manual folder selection (not zero-config)
- Premium plan caps storage at 1TB unless using own S3
- Arq Premium costs an additional $6/month for up to 5 devices

Ranked #3 of 5, score 8.1/10 in "Best Cloud Backup for Mac in 2026: 5 Ranked Solutions" by Top Ratings Hub, updated 2026-08-25.

Round-up topic: best cloud backup for mac.

Editorial pick from a published round-up — not an advertisement placed by a private seller, and nobody on Bazeta is selling it.

Source: Top Ratings Hub — https://topratingshub.com/best/best-cloud-backup-for-mac-in-2026-5-ranked-solutions