Do I need to create an account or share data to use the calculator?

No, all calculations happen in your browser and no data is sent to any server, ensuring privacy and immediate use without signup.

What is the difference between RTO and RPO as calculated by this tool?

RTO measures how long it takes to restore systems and get back online, while RPO measures how much data could be lost measured in time intervals before the disaster occurs.

Can I download or save the results from the Recovery Readiness Score tool?

Yes, the tool generates a custom disaster recovery plan that can be downloaded as a PDF for sharing with your team or for reference during planning.

How accurate are the RTO and RPO estimates from this calculator?

The estimates are based on your answers to six guided scenarios and provide a readiness score; they are not a substitute for a full technical audit of your actual backup infrastructure.

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Backup Recovery Time Calculator

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This disaster recovery readiness tool is a free RTO/RPO calculator that assesses backup and DR posture through guided...

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About this tool

What Backup Recovery Time Calculator does

This free tool helps organizations assess their disaster recovery posture by calculating Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO) targets. Users answer six guided questions about backup frequency, data loss tolerance, and documented processes, then receive a readiness score out of 10 along with specific recovery metrics. The output includes a custom disaster recovery plan that can be downloaded as a PDF, providing a practical starting point for teams without an existing plan.

Step by step

How to use the Captain Pragmatic Backup Recovery Time Calculator

1
Open the Recovery Readiness Score calculator on Captain Pragmatic
2
Select answers for each of the six disaster recovery scenarios (restore speed, acceptable data loss, documented process, backup location, and tested plan)
3
Click the Calculate DR Readiness button to generate your score and metrics
4
Review the RTO and RPO values and download the custom DR plan PDF if needed
5
Use the results to identify gaps in your current backup strategy

Is it right for you

Best for

Small to mid-sized teams needing a quick, no-cost way to evaluate whether their current backup practices meet acceptable downtime and data-loss thresholds without committing to complex software.

Limitations

Results depend on the accuracy of user-provided answers
No integration with existing backup systems or cloud platforms
Calculations are estimates based on scenario selections rather than actual environment data

Questions

Backup Recovery Time Calculator FAQ

Do I need to create an account or share data to use the calculator?: No, all calculations happen in your browser and no data is sent to any server, ensuring privacy and immediate use without signup.
What is the difference between RTO and RPO as calculated by this tool?: RTO measures how long it takes to restore systems and get back online, while RPO measures how much data could be lost measured in time intervals before the disaster occurs.
Can I download or save the results from the Recovery Readiness Score tool?: Yes, the tool generates a custom disaster recovery plan that can be downloaded as a PDF for sharing with your team or for reference during planning.
How accurate are the RTO and RPO estimates from this calculator?: The estimates are based on your answers to six guided scenarios and provide a readiness score; they are not a substitute for a full technical audit of your actual backup infrastructure.

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