Backup & Disaster Recovery · head to head
Axcient x360Recover vs SysCloud
Axcient x360Recover
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Unified BCDR for managed service providers
- From
- $99/month
- Rated
- -
SysCloud
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Backup and security for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365
- From
- $4/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Axcient x360Recover sMR hard drives not supported and cause severe performance degradation; SysCloud does not backup all Google Workspace data, such as Google Chat information
- They diverge on capability: Axcient x360Recover covers Chain-free backup, SysCloud covers Automated backup.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Axcient x360Recover and SysCloud actually diverge.
| Attribute | Axcient x360Recover | SysCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $99/month | $4/month |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | Windows, VMware, Linux, macOS, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace | Web, Cloud |
| Founded | 2002 | 2013 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 SysCloud
- Automated backup
- Ransomware protection
- Cross-user restore
- Data migration
- DLP
- Compliance archiving
- Google Workspace
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
SysCloud
- 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
SysCloud
- Does not backup all Google Workspace data, such as Google Chat information
- Can be slow with live data and large datasets
- Difficult user interface for non-technical users
- Limited backup frequency and capped storage on some plans
Pricing, plan by plan
Axcient x360Recover
$99/month- x360Recover$99/month
- Chain-free backup
- AutoVerify
- Instant virtualization
SysCloud
$4/month- Custom Plans$4/month per user
- Starts at $4 per user per month
- Discounts for yearly plans
- Bulk purchase discounts
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 SysCloud if
- You need automated backup.
- You work on Web, Cloud.
- You also want ransomware protection.
Questions people ask
- Is Axcient x360Recover or SysCloud better?
- Neither clearly leads. Axcient x360Recover starts at $99/month and SysCloud at $4/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Axcient x360Recover or SysCloud?
- Axcient x360Recover starts at $99/month and SysCloud at $4/month.
- Does Axcient x360Recover or SysCloud run on more platforms?
- Axcient x360Recover runs on Windows, VMware, Linux, macOS, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace. SysCloud runs on Web, Cloud.
- 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 SysCloud cannot?
- Axcient x360Recover covers Chain-free backup, AutoVerify testing, Instant virtualization, Direct-to-cloud. SysCloud covers Automated backup, Ransomware protection, Cross-user restore, Data migration. 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.
SourceSysCloud: What applications does SysCloud backup?
SysCloud backs up Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Google Classroom, Slack, HubSpot, QuickBooks Online, Salesforce, Box, and Xero with automated daily backups.
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.
SourceSysCloud: Does SysCloud have a free trial?
Yes, SysCloud offers a 30-day free trial to evaluate the platform before committing to a paid plan.
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.
SourceSysCloud: What is SysCloud's uptime guarantee?
SysCloud operates on AWS infrastructure with 99.99% availability, running backups 365 days per year.
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.
SourceSysCloud: How does SysCloud detect ransomware?
SysCloud can identify files encrypted by ransomware and restore a safe version, helping protect against data loss from ransomware attacks.
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