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Backupify vs Barracuda Backup

Backupify logo

Backupify

Backup & Disaster Recovery

Automated cloud-to-cloud backup

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Barracuda Backup logo

Barracuda Backup

File Storage & Backup

Complete backup solution with built-in ransomware protection

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Backupify limited ransomware protection with alerts but no automated remediation capabilities; Barracuda Backup requires subscription commitment per terabyte of data
  • They diverge on capability: Backupify covers Three daily backups, Barracuda Backup covers Unlimited cloud storage.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Backupify and Barracuda Backup actually diverge.

Attributes where Backupify and Barracuda Backup differ
AttributeBackupifyBarracuda Backup
Starting price$29/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWebWindows, Linux, macOS, VMware, Hyper-V
CategoryBackup & Disaster RecoveryFile Storage & Backup
Founded20082003

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Backupify

  • Three daily backups
  • Point-in-time restore
  • Data export
  • Search
  • Admin controls
  • Audit logs
  • Google Workspace

Only in Barracuda Backup

  • Unlimited cloud storage
  • LiveBoot instant recovery
  • Instant replacement
  • Ransomware protection
  • Deduplication
  • Site-to-site replication
  • VMware
  • Hyper-V

Both cover

  • Microsoft 365
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Backupify

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

Barracuda Backup

  • Enterprise data protection across physical and virtual environmentsnot Backupify
  • Ransomware recovery and data resiliencenot Backupify
  • Multi-location backup and replicationnot Backupify
  • Compliance reporting for regulated industriesnot Backupify

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Backupify

  • Limited ransomware protection with alerts but no automated remediation capabilities
  • Data restoration times can be slow compared to some competitors, with extraction of specific backups sometimes exceeding 24 to 48 hours
  • Does not back up Microsoft Teams chats or Exchange Archive mailboxes, creating data coverage gaps
  • Lacks comprehensive compliance framework support beyond basic SOC 2 and HIPAA

Barracuda Backup

  • Requires subscription commitment per terabyte of data
  • Complex appliance-based architecture

Pricing, plan by plan

Backupify

$29/month
  • SaaS Protection$undefined/mo
    • 3x daily automated backups
    • Granular restore capabilities
    • Point-in-time recovery
  • SaaS Protection Plus$undefined/mo
    • SaaS Defense with threat scanning
    • Dark web credential monitoring
    • Integrated malware scanning

Barracuda Backup

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Barracuda Backup review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Backupify if

  • You need three daily backups.
  • You also want point-in-time restore.
Backupify review

Choose Barracuda Backup if

  • You need unlimited cloud storage.
  • You work on Windows, Linux, macOS, VMware, Hyper-V.
  • You also want liveboot instant recovery.
Barracuda Backup review

Questions people ask

Is Backupify or Barracuda Backup better?
Neither clearly leads. Backupify starts at $29/month and Barracuda Backup at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Backupify or Barracuda Backup?
Backupify starts at $29/month and Barracuda Backup at On request.
Does Backupify or Barracuda Backup run on more platforms?
Backupify runs on Web. Barracuda Backup runs on Windows, Linux, macOS, VMware, Hyper-V.
What is Backupify best used for?
Backupify is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection. Of those, data protection and disaster recovery are not what Barracuda Backup is typically brought in for.
What can Backupify do that Barracuda Backup cannot?
Backupify covers Three daily backups, Point-in-time restore, Data export, Search. Barracuda Backup covers Unlimited cloud storage, LiveBoot instant recovery, Instant replacement, Ransomware protection. Both handle Microsoft 365, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Backupify: What cloud applications does Datto SaaS Protection back up?

Datto SaaS Protection (formerly Backupify) backs up Microsoft 365 (Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams), Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, Drive), and Salesforce data with automated 3x daily backups.

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Backupify: How often are backups performed?

Datto SaaS Protection performs automated backups up to 3 times per day for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, with manual backups available on demand when additional snapshots are needed.

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Backupify: How quickly can I restore my data?

Datto SaaS Protection supports granular, item-level restores and point-in-time recovery, allowing administrators to select the specific files or directories to restore at the snapshot, file directory, or individual file level.

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Backupify: What happens if data is deleted from my SaaS account?

Backups are immutable - individual items cannot be modified or deleted once backed up - ensuring protection against accidental deletion and ransomware attacks. Data can be recovered from any previous backup snapshot.

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Backupify: Is Datto SaaS Protection compliant with regulations like HIPAA and GDPR?

Yes, Datto SaaS Protection is SOC 2 Type II compliant and supports HIPAA and GDPR compliance with Business Associate Agreements available for covered entities.

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