Software · head to head
Axcient x360Recover vs Comet Backup
Axcient x360Recover
Software
Unified BCDR for managed service providers
- From
- $99/month
- Rated
- -
Comet Backup
Software
White-label backup software for service providers
- From
- $49/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Axcient x360Recover sMR hard drives not supported and cause severe performance degradation; Comet Backup endpoint costs starting at $2 per endpoint per month on top of base plan
- They diverge on capability: Axcient x360Recover covers Chain-free backup, Comet Backup covers White-label branding.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Axcient x360Recover and Comet Backup actually diverge.
| Attribute | Axcient x360Recover | Comet Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $99/month | $49/month |
| Platforms | Windows, VMware, Linux, macOS, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Founded | 2002 | 2017 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Comet Backup
- White-label branding
- Bring your own storage
- End-to-end encryption
- Chunking deduplication
- Delta compression
- Multi-tenant
- AWS S3
- Azure
Both cover
- Windows support
- Linux support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Axcient x360Recover
- Data protectionnot Comet Backup
- Disaster recoverynot Comet Backup
- Business continuitynot Comet Backup
- Ransomware protectionnot Comet Backup
- Compliancenot Comet Backup
Comet Backup
- MSP backup and disaster recovery solutionsnot Axcient x360Recover
- Cloud-to-cloud backup automationnot Axcient x360Recover
- Ransomware protection with immutable storagenot Axcient x360Recover
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
Comet Backup
- Endpoint costs starting at $2 per endpoint per month on top of base plan
- Storage costs vary based on destination, adding to overall expenses
Pricing, plan by plan
Axcient x360Recover
$99/month- x360Recover$99/month
- Chain-free backup
- AutoVerify
- Instant virtualization
Comet Backup
$49/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Comet Backup review.
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.
Choose Comet Backup if
- You need white-label branding.
- You work on Windows, macOS, Linux.
- You also want bring your own storage.
Questions people ask
- Is Axcient x360Recover or Comet Backup better?
- Neither clearly leads. Axcient x360Recover starts at $99/month and Comet Backup at $49/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Axcient x360Recover or Comet Backup?
- Axcient x360Recover starts at $99/month and Comet Backup at $49/month.
- Does Axcient x360Recover or Comet Backup run on more platforms?
- Axcient x360Recover runs on Windows, VMware, Linux, macOS, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace. Comet Backup runs on Windows, macOS, Linux.
- What is Axcient x360Recover best used for?
- Axcient x360Recover is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection. Of those, data protection and disaster recovery are not what Comet Backup is typically brought in for.
- What can Axcient x360Recover do that Comet Backup cannot?
- Axcient x360Recover covers Chain-free backup, AutoVerify testing, Instant virtualization, Direct-to-cloud. Comet Backup covers White-label branding, Bring your own storage, End-to-end encryption, Chunking deduplication. Both handle Windows support, Linux support, 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.
SourceAxcient 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.
SourceAxcient 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.
SourceAxcient 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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