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Axcient x360Recover vs Portworx Backup

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Axcient x360Recover

Backup

Unified BCDR for managed service providers

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Portworx Backup

Backup

Kubernetes application backup with a free tier up to one terabyte

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Portworx 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; Portworx Backup the paid tier carries a 1,000 node hour monthly minimum, so a cluster that only needs occasional protection still pays a floor.
  • They diverge on capability: Axcient x360Recover covers Chain-free backup, Portworx Backup covers Application-level backup.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Axcient x360Recover and Portworx Backup actually diverge.

Attributes where Axcient x360Recover and Portworx Backup differ
AttributeAxcient x360RecoverPortworx Backup
Starting price$99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionPer node hour
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, VMware, Linux, macOS, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft 365, Google WorkspaceWeb, Linux
Founded2002Unknown

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 Portworx Backup

  • Application-level backup
  • Any CSI provider
  • Cross-cluster restore
  • Namespace and label selection
  • Scheduled policies
  • Role-based access
  • Free tier

What people use each for

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

Axcient x360Recover

  • Data protectionnot Portworx Backup
  • Disaster recoverynot Portworx Backup
  • Business continuitynot Portworx Backup
  • Ransomware protectionnot Portworx Backup
  • Compliancenot Portworx Backup

Portworx Backup

  • A platform team running Velero that needs an accountable vendor for restore failuresnot Axcient x360Recover
  • Protecting Kubernetes applications across EKS, GKE and on premises clusters under one policy setnot Axcient x360Recover
  • Restoring a namespace into a different cloud provider as a disaster recovery testnot Axcient x360Recover
  • A small team that wants real Kubernetes backup within the free one terabyte tier before committing budgetnot 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

Portworx Backup

  • The paid tier carries a 1,000 node hour monthly minimum, so a cluster that only needs occasional protection still pays a floor.
  • It is licensed separately from Portworx Enterprise, so organisations that assumed storage and backup came together find a second subscription in the quote.
  • The free tier caps at one terabyte of protected data, which is quickly exceeded by any database of consequence and forces a jump straight to the minimum commitment.
  • Backup targets are object stores you provide, so restore egress charges from your cloud provider are outside the vendor price and appear during a recovery rather than in procurement.
  • Application-consistent backup of databases still depends on correct pre and post hooks, so the product does not remove the requirement to understand and rehearse your own restore ordering.

Pricing, plan by plan

Axcient x360Recover

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

Portworx Backup

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to one terabyte of protected data
    • No feature restrictions
    • Fully managed service
  • Portworx Backup$0.2/node hour
    • Minimum 1,000 node hours per month
    • Unlimited protected capacity
    • Any Container Storage Interface provider

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 Portworx Backup if

  • You need application-level backup.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Linux.
  • You also want any csi provider.
Portworx Backup review

Questions people ask

Is Axcient x360Recover or Portworx Backup better?
Neither clearly leads. Axcient x360Recover starts at $99/month and Portworx Backup at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Axcient x360Recover or Portworx Backup?
Portworx Backup has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $99/month for Axcient x360Recover and Free for Portworx Backup.
Does Axcient x360Recover or Portworx Backup run on more platforms?
Axcient x360Recover runs on Windows, VMware, Linux, macOS, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace. Portworx Backup runs on Web, Linux.
Can I use Portworx Backup for free?
Yes. Portworx 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. Of those, data protection and disaster recovery are not what Portworx Backup is typically brought in for.
What can Axcient x360Recover do that Portworx Backup cannot?
Axcient x360Recover covers Chain-free backup, AutoVerify testing, Instant virtualization, Direct-to-cloud. Portworx Backup covers Application-level backup, Any CSI provider, Cross-cluster restore, Namespace and label selection.

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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Portworx Backup: Is the free tier real?

Yes, up to one terabyte of protected data with no feature restrictions as a managed service. It is a usable production tier for small footprints, not a trial.

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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Portworx Backup: Does it only protect Portworx volumes?

No. It works across Container Storage Interface providers, including cloud provider storage and other vendors' drivers.

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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Portworx Backup: Is it included with Portworx Enterprise?

No. It is a separate licence at 0.20 USD per node hour with its own minimum.

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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