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Axcient x360Recover vs CloudAlly

Axcient x360Recover logo

Axcient x360Recover

Backup & Disaster Recovery

Unified BCDR for managed service providers

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
CloudAlly logo

CloudAlly

Backup & Disaster Recovery

Enterprise SaaS backup made simple

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only CloudAlly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Axcient x360Recover sMR hard drives not supported and cause severe performance degradation; CloudAlly pricing not transparently displayed; requires customer inquiry
  • They diverge on capability: Axcient x360Recover covers Chain-free backup, CloudAlly covers Automated daily backup.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Axcient x360Recover and CloudAlly actually diverge.

Attributes where Axcient x360Recover and CloudAlly differ
AttributeAxcient x360RecoverCloudAlly
Starting price$99/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, VMware, Linux, macOS, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft 365, Google WorkspaceWeb, Cloud
Founded20022011

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Backup & Disaster Recovery).

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 Axcient x360Recover

  • Chain-free backup
  • AutoVerify testing
  • Instant virtualization
  • Direct-to-cloud
  • AirGap ransomware protection
  • Run local
  • VMware
  • Hyper-V

Only in CloudAlly

  • Automated daily backup
  • Point-in-time recovery
  • Cross-account restore
  • Archive export
  • Activity logs
  • Multi-admin support
  • Google Workspace
  • Salesforce

Both cover

  • Microsoft 365
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Axcient x360Recover

  • Data protection
  • Disaster recovery
  • Business continuity
  • Ransomware protection
  • Compliance

CloudAlly

  • Data protection
  • Disaster recovery
  • Business continuity
  • Ransomware protection
  • Compliance

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.

Axcient x360Recover

  • SMR hard drives not supported and cause severe performance degradation
  • Maximum 100TB per protected system in Axcient cloud storage
  • Limited recovery operations for systems using 4K disks (mount, iSCSI, and bare metal only)
  • Licensing model is complex and confusing, requiring careful mapping of servers versus workstations

CloudAlly

  • Pricing not transparently displayed; requires customer inquiry
  • Limited visibility into data center locations for compliance-sensitive organizations
  • Transition to OpenText Cybersecurity branding may cause confusion

Pricing, plan by plan

Axcient x360Recover

$99/month
  • x360Recover$99/month
    • Chain-free backup
    • AutoVerify
    • Instant virtualization

CloudAlly

Free
  • CloudAlly Backup$3/month
    • Daily backup
    • Point-in-time restore
    • Unlimited storage

Which should you pick?

Choose Axcient x360Recover if

  • You need chain-free backup.
  • You work on Windows, VMware, Linux, macOS, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace.
  • You also want autoverify testing.
Axcient x360Recover review

Choose CloudAlly if

  • You need automated daily backup.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Cloud.
  • You also want point-in-time recovery.
CloudAlly review

Questions people ask

Is Axcient x360Recover or CloudAlly better?
Neither clearly leads. Axcient x360Recover starts at $99/month and CloudAlly at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Axcient x360Recover or CloudAlly?
CloudAlly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $99/month for Axcient x360Recover and Free for CloudAlly.
Does Axcient x360Recover or CloudAlly run on more platforms?
Axcient x360Recover runs on Windows, VMware, Linux, macOS, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace. CloudAlly runs on Web, Cloud.
Can I use CloudAlly for free?
Yes. CloudAlly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Axcient x360Recover starts at $99/month.
What is Axcient x360Recover best used for?
Axcient x360Recover is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection.
What can Axcient x360Recover do that CloudAlly cannot?
Axcient x360Recover covers Chain-free backup, AutoVerify testing, Instant virtualization, Direct-to-cloud. CloudAlly covers Automated daily backup, Point-in-time recovery, Cross-account restore, Archive export. Both handle Microsoft 365, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Axcient x360Recover: What are the RPO and RTO for x360Recover?

x360Recover delivers a recovery point objective of 15 minutes and recovery time objective of less than 1 hour, enabling rapid recovery from data loss events.

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CloudAlly: What cloud applications can CloudAlly backup?

CloudAlly backs up Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, SharePoint/OneDrive, Salesforce, Box, and Dropbox with daily automated backups and unlimited retention.

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Axcient x360Recover: Can x360Recover be deployed without hardware appliances?

Yes. x360Recover Direct-to-Cloud allows backup directly to Axcient Cloud, private cloud, or public cloud without requiring local appliances, providing a hardware-free deployment option.

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CloudAlly: How is CloudAlly data encrypted and stored?

CloudAlly stores backups on AWS servers with 128-bit SSL encryption and AES 256-bit encryption, maintaining compliance certifications including ISO 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR.

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Axcient x360Recover: What platforms and cloud services does x360Recover protect?

x360Recover protects Windows, VMware, Linux, and macOS systems, as well as Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud VMs, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace data.

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CloudAlly: What recovery options does CloudAlly provide?

CloudAlly offers granular point-in-time recovery with unlimited retention, allowing three-click recovery of deleted files, and point-in-time restore capabilities for ransomware protection.

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Axcient x360Recover: Does x360Recover integrate with existing PSA and RMM tools?

Yes. x360Recover integrates with ConnectWise PSA and RMM to automate ticketing, billing, and alerts, and works with ConnectWise Asio for dashboard visibility.

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