There has been an explosion in the number of remote backup services recently. I figured I'd get a list together of some of the more interesting ones I've seen recently.

• Syncplicity

  Syncplicity is a lot like Dropbox, but isn't limited to just one folder on your computer. It keeps a version history and allows you to share folders with other Syncplicity users. Also like Dropbox, you get 2GB for free and another 50GB for $9.99 a month. Windows only.

• Backblaze

  Backblaze is a regular backup solution much like Mozy or JungleDisk with a couple of cool features:

  1. You can order your files on DVD or USB Drive. This is a very cool way to have a remote and local backup without having to go through the work of doing the local backup yourself.
  2. Unlimited backup size for $5 a month.
  3. Ability to set your own encryption key.

  This is definitely a company I'm watching at the moment. Works on Windows and Mac.

• HP Upline

  Even HP is getting into the act with HP Upline. It's nice to see an established company getting into the act but for a hardware manufacturer, I'm always worried that these extra services outside of their main business will be the first to go when they need to cut down on their products. The plans seem pretty standard; one computer on the backup for $59 a year. Windows only.

  UPDATE: Wow, that was quick. HP Upline goes offline. Looks like the big players don't want to be in this business.

Not only are more solutions coming in the near future, there'll be solutions from big names like Microsoft, Symantec and possibly even Google. Time will tell how this all shuffles out.