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Axcient x360Recover vs Duplicacy

Axcient x360Recover logo

Axcient x360Recover

Backup

Unified BCDR for managed service providers

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Duplicacy logo

Duplicacy

Backup

Lock-free deduplication cloud backup

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Duplicacy 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; Duplicacy web GUI pricing tier not specified on product page
  • They diverge on capability: Axcient x360Recover covers Chain-free backup, Duplicacy covers Lock-free deduplication.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Axcient x360Recover and Duplicacy differ
AttributeAxcient x360RecoverDuplicacy
Starting price$99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, VMware, Linux, macOS, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft 365, Google WorkspacemacOS, Linux, Windows
Founded20022016

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (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.

Only in Axcient x360Recover

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

Only in Duplicacy

  • Lock-free deduplication
  • Client-side encryption
  • Multiple computers
  • Erasure coding
  • Variable-size chunking
  • RSA encryption
  • 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 Duplicacy
  • Disaster recoverynot Duplicacy
  • Business continuitynot Duplicacy
  • Ransomware protectionnot Duplicacy
  • Compliancenot Duplicacy

Duplicacy

  • Client-side encrypted cloud backupsnot Axcient x360Recover
  • Lock-free deduplication for efficient backup storagenot Axcient x360Recover
  • Multi-destination backup supportnot 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

Duplicacy

  • Web GUI pricing tier not specified on product page

Pricing, plan by plan

Axcient x360Recover

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

Duplicacy

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Duplicacy 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.
Axcient x360Recover review

Choose Duplicacy if

  • You need lock-free deduplication.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on macOS, Linux, Windows.
  • You also want client-side encryption.
Duplicacy review

Questions people ask

Is Axcient x360Recover or Duplicacy better?
Neither clearly leads. Axcient x360Recover starts at $99/month and Duplicacy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Axcient x360Recover or Duplicacy?
Duplicacy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $99/month for Axcient x360Recover and Free for Duplicacy.
Does Axcient x360Recover or Duplicacy run on more platforms?
Axcient x360Recover runs on Windows, VMware, Linux, macOS, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace. Duplicacy runs on macOS, Linux, Windows.
Can I use Duplicacy for free?
Yes. Duplicacy 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. Of those, data protection and disaster recovery are not what Duplicacy is typically brought in for.
What can Axcient x360Recover do that Duplicacy cannot?
Axcient x360Recover covers Chain-free backup, AutoVerify testing, Instant virtualization, Direct-to-cloud. Duplicacy covers Lock-free deduplication, Client-side encryption, Multiple computers, Erasure coding. 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.

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Duplicacy: What is the cost of the Duplicacy command line version for commercial use?

The commercial license for Duplicacy's command line version costs $50 per machine per year. The CLI version is free for individual users.

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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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Duplicacy: Is pricing available for the Duplicacy Web GUI edition?

No pricing information is provided for the Web Edition (GUI) on the Duplicacy website. You would need to contact [email protected] for Web Edition pricing details.

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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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Duplicacy: Are volume discounts available for IT service providers?

Yes, volume discounts are available for IT service providers and resellers. Contact [email protected] to discuss volume pricing options.

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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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Duplicacy: What backup modes and features are included in the free version?

The free version includes file, disk, partition, and system backup with full, incremental, and differential backup modes. It also offers scheduled backups, encryption, and emergency disk creation.

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