Backup & Disaster Recovery · head to head
Axcient x360Recover vs MSP360 Backup
Axcient x360Recover
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Unified BCDR for managed service providers
- From
- $99/month
- Rated
- -
MSP360 Backup
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Cross-platform backup for MSPs and IT teams
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only MSP360 Backup 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; MSP360 Backup pricing can be expensive when scaling up to large deployments
- They diverge on capability: Axcient x360Recover covers Chain-free backup, MSP360 Backup covers Cross-platform support.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Axcient x360Recover and MSP360 Backup actually diverge.
| Attribute | Axcient x360Recover | MSP360 Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $99/month | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Windows, VMware, Linux, macOS, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Founded | 2002 | 2008 |
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 MSP360 Backup
- Cross-platform support
- Any cloud storage
- Image-based backup
- SQL backup
- Centralized management
- Ransomware protection
- AWS S3
- Azure
Both cover
- Microsoft 365
- 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 protection
- Disaster recovery
- Business continuity
- Ransomware protection
- Compliance
MSP360 Backup
- 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
MSP360 Backup
- Pricing can be expensive when scaling up to large deployments
Pricing, plan by plan
Axcient x360Recover
$99/month- x360Recover$99/month
- Chain-free backup
- AutoVerify
- Instant virtualization
MSP360 Backup
Free- Desktop$4/month
- Cross-platform backup
- Any cloud storage
- Centralized console
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 MSP360 Backup if
- You need cross-platform support.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, macOS, Linux.
- You also want any cloud storage.
Questions people ask
- Is Axcient x360Recover or MSP360 Backup better?
- Neither clearly leads. Axcient x360Recover starts at $99/month and MSP360 Backup at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Axcient x360Recover or MSP360 Backup?
- MSP360 Backup has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $99/month for Axcient x360Recover and Free for MSP360 Backup.
- Does Axcient x360Recover or MSP360 Backup run on more platforms?
- Axcient x360Recover runs on Windows, VMware, Linux, macOS, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace. MSP360 Backup runs on Windows, macOS, Linux.
- Can I use MSP360 Backup for free?
- Yes. MSP360 Backup 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 MSP360 Backup cannot?
- Axcient x360Recover covers Chain-free backup, AutoVerify testing, Instant virtualization, Direct-to-cloud. MSP360 Backup covers Cross-platform support, Any cloud storage, Image-based backup, SQL backup. Both handle Microsoft 365, 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.
SourceMSP360 Backup: What cloud storage providers does MSP360 Backup support?
MSP360 Backup integrates with leading cloud storage providers including AWS S3, Backblaze B2, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Wasabi, and on-premises storage solutions, providing flexibility in storage destination selection.
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.
SourceMSP360 Backup: What platforms does MSP360 Backup support?
MSP360 Backup is cross-platform software supporting Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems, allowing organizations to protect diverse IT infrastructure.
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.
SourceMSP360 Backup: Does MSP360 Backup offer encryption?
Yes, MSP360 Backup includes encryption features for data protection, role-based permissions, and ransomware protection capabilities to ensure data security during backup and recovery.
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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