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Authelia vs SysCloud

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Authelia

Cybersecurity

Open-source authentication and two-factor portal for reverse proxies

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
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SysCloud

Backup

Backup and security for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365

From
$4/month
Free plan
No
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The short version

  • Authelia is free; SysCloud starts at $4/mo.
  • Only Authelia lists reverse proxy integration; only SysCloud lists automated backup.
  • Where Authelia falls short: depends on a reverse proxy: it is not a standalone identity provider.
  • Where SysCloud falls short: does not backup all Google Workspace data, such as Google Chat information.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Authelia and SysCloud actually diverge.

Attributes where Authelia and SysCloud differ
AttributeAutheliaSysCloud
Starting priceFree$4/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsSelf-hosted, LinuxWeb
CategoryCybersecurityBackup

Not yet recorded: pricing model for SysCloud, founded for Authelia.

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.

Only in Authelia

  • Reverse proxy integration
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Access control rules
  • Lightweight backends

Only in SysCloud

  • Automated backup
  • Ransomware protection
  • Cross-user restore
  • Data migration
  • DLP
  • Compliance archiving
  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft 365

What people use each for

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

Authelia

  • Putting a login and 2FA in front of self-hosted services that have nonenot SysCloud
  • Adding SSO across a small set of internal tools without a full identity platformnot SysCloud
  • Home and small-team infrastructure behind a single reverse proxynot SysCloud

SysCloud

  • Data protectionnot Authelia
  • Disaster recoverynot Authelia
  • Business continuitynot Authelia
  • Ransomware protectionnot Authelia
  • Compliancenot Authelia

Where each one falls short

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

Authelia

  • Depends on a reverse proxy: it is not a standalone identity provider
  • Configuration is YAML-first with no administrative interface, so changes mean editing files
  • Not a full IAM: user management, provisioning and federation are limited compared with Keycloak
  • Scales poorly as an organisation-wide identity solution, which is not its target

SysCloud

  • Does not backup all Google Workspace data, such as Google Chat information
  • Can be slow with live data and large datasets
  • Difficult user interface for non-technical users
  • Limited backup frequency and capped storage on some plans

Pricing, plan by plan

Authelia

Free
  • AutheliaFree
    • Full functionality
    • No usage limits
    • Community support

SysCloud

$4/month
  • Custom Plans$4/user/mo
    • Starts at $4 per user per month
    • Discounts for yearly plans
    • Bulk purchase discounts

Which should you pick?

Choose Authelia if

  • You need reverse proxy integration.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Self-hosted, Linux.
  • You also want two-factor authentication.
Authelia review

Choose SysCloud if

  • You need automated backup.
  • You also want ransomware protection.
SysCloud review

Questions people ask

Is Authelia or SysCloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Authelia starts at Free and SysCloud at $4/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Authelia or SysCloud?
Authelia has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Authelia and $4/month for SysCloud.
Does Authelia or SysCloud run on more platforms?
Authelia runs on Self-hosted, Linux. SysCloud runs on Web.
Can I use Authelia for free?
Yes. Authelia has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SysCloud starts at $4/month.
What is Authelia best used for?
Authelia is most often used for putting a login and 2fa in front of self-hosted services that have none, adding sso across a small set of internal tools without a full identity platform, home and small-team infrastructure behind a single reverse proxy. Of those, putting a login and 2fa in front of self-hosted services that have none and adding sso across a small set of internal tools without a full identity platform are not what SysCloud is typically brought in for.
What can Authelia do that SysCloud cannot?
Authelia covers Reverse proxy integration, Two-factor authentication, Access control rules, Lightweight backends. SysCloud covers Automated backup, Ransomware protection, Cross-user restore, Data migration.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Authelia: Is Authelia free?

Yes, open source with no licence fee.

SysCloud: What applications does SysCloud backup?

SysCloud backs up Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Google Classroom, Slack, HubSpot, QuickBooks Online, Salesforce, Box, and Xero with automated daily backups.

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Authelia: Does Authelia need a reverse proxy?

Yes. It integrates through forward authentication with Nginx, Traefik, Caddy or HAProxy rather than sitting in front of traffic itself.

SysCloud: Does SysCloud have a free trial?

Yes, SysCloud offers a 30-day free trial to evaluate the platform before committing to a paid plan.

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Authelia: Authelia or Keycloak?

Authelia is far lighter and aimed at protecting self-hosted services behind a proxy. Keycloak is a full identity and access management platform, and much more to run.

SysCloud: What is SysCloud's uptime guarantee?

SysCloud operates on AWS infrastructure with 99.99% availability, running backups 365 days per year.

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SysCloud: How does SysCloud detect ransomware?

SysCloud can identify files encrypted by ransomware and restore a safe version, helping protect against data loss from ransomware attacks.

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