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Backupify vs MSP360 Backup

Backupify logo

Backupify

Backup & Disaster Recovery

Automated cloud-to-cloud backup

From
$29/month
Rated
-
MSP360 Backup logo

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: Backupify limited ransomware protection with alerts but no automated remediation capabilities; MSP360 Backup pricing can be expensive when scaling up to large deployments
  • They diverge on capability: Backupify covers Three daily backups, MSP360 Backup covers Cross-platform support.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Backupify and MSP360 Backup actually diverge.

Attributes where Backupify and MSP360 Backup differ
AttributeBackupifyMSP360 Backup
Starting price$29/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWindows, macOS, Linux

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Backup & Disaster Recovery), founded (2008).

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 MSP360 Backup

  • Cross-platform support
  • Any cloud storage
  • Image-based backup
  • SQL backup
  • Centralized management
  • Ransomware protection
  • AWS S3
  • Azure

Both cover

  • Microsoft 365
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Backupify

  • 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.

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

MSP360 Backup

  • Pricing can be expensive when scaling up to large deployments

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

MSP360 Backup

Free
  • Desktop$4/month
    • Cross-platform backup
    • Any cloud storage
    • Centralized console

Which should you pick?

Choose Backupify if

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

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 Backupify or MSP360 Backup better?
Neither clearly leads. Backupify starts at $29/month and MSP360 Backup at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Backupify or MSP360 Backup?
MSP360 Backup has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29/month for Backupify and Free for MSP360 Backup.
Does Backupify or MSP360 Backup run on more platforms?
Backupify runs on Web. 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. Backupify starts at $29/month.
What is Backupify best used for?
Backupify is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection.
What can Backupify do that MSP360 Backup cannot?
Backupify covers Three daily backups, Point-in-time restore, Data export, Search. MSP360 Backup covers Cross-platform support, Any cloud storage, Image-based backup, SQL backup. 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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MSP360 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.

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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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MSP360 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.

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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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MSP360 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.

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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