Time Machine
Time Machine is Apple's built-in backup solution that automatically protects Mac files with hourly snapshots.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Automatically back up and restore your Mac files
Who should look elsewhere
Mac-only feature
Pros
- +Apple's built-in backup solution
- +Automatic continuous backups
- +Easy file recovery
- +Version history browsing
- +Free with macOS
Cons
- −Mac-only feature
- −Requires external drive or NAS
- −Storage space consumption
- −Slow initial backup
- −Limited cloud backup options
Key features
- ✓Automatic backups
- ✓Incremental snapshots
- ✓Easy restoration
- ✓Versioned files
- ✓Encrypted backups
- ✓macOS integrated
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | month | Built into macOS; Automatic hourly backups; File versioning |