Arq Backup vs Unitrends Backup

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Both are used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection, compliance, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is Arq Backup or Unitrends Backup better?

Neither clearly leads. Arq Backup starts at $50/year and Unitrends Backup at $55/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Arq Backup or Unitrends Backup?

Arq Backup starts at $50/year and Unitrends Backup at $55/month.

Does Arq Backup or Unitrends Backup run on more platforms?

Arq Backup runs on Windows, Mac. Unitrends Backup runs on On-premises, Cloud, Hybrid.

What is Arq Backup best used for?

Arq Backup is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection.

What can Arq Backup do that Unitrends Backup cannot?

Arq Backup covers Client-side encryption, Hourly backups, Network backup, Deduplication. Unitrends Backup covers Predictive analytics, Automated recovery testing, Instant recovery, Ransomware detection. Both handle Azure, Windows support.