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Backupify vs Nextcloud

Backupify logo

Backupify

Backup & Disaster Recovery

Automated cloud-to-cloud backup

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Nextcloud logo

Nextcloud

File Storage & Backup

Self-hosted file sync, sharing and collaboration platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Nextcloud 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; Nextcloud requires self-hosted deployment on organisation-controlled infrastructure; no managed cloud option provided by Nextcloud

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Backupify and Nextcloud actually diverge.

Attributes where Backupify and Nextcloud differ
AttributeBackupifyNextcloud
Starting price$29/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebSelf-hosted, Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API
CategoryBackup & Disaster RecoveryFile Storage & Backup
Founded2008Unknown

Identical on both: 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
  • Microsoft 365

Only in Nextcloud

Nothing recorded that Backupify does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Backupify

  • Data protectionnot Nextcloud
  • Disaster recoverynot Nextcloud
  • Business continuitynot Nextcloud
  • Ransomware protectionnot Nextcloud
  • Compliancenot Nextcloud

Nextcloud

  • Government and public sector organisations with data sovereignty requirementsnot Backupify
  • Enterprises replacing Dropbox or Box for cost reduction and data controlnot Backupify
  • Education institutions providing secure file collaborationnot Backupify
  • Healthcare and finance sectors requiring on-premises deployment for compliancenot Backupify
  • Hybrid work environments where teams synchronise documents and communicatenot Backupify
  • Digital asset management and media collaboration workflowsnot 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

Nextcloud

  • Requires self-hosted deployment on organisation-controlled infrastructure; no managed cloud option provided by Nextcloud
  • Operational overhead: organisations must apply security patches, manage backups, configure SSL certificates, and handle system administration
  • Scalability challenges at very large user counts (10,000+); requires careful database and storage tuning
  • Mobile clients lack some features of web interface (scripting, advanced admin functions); feature parity varies across platforms
  • Integration with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace is limited; Nextcloud does not replace Exchange or Gmail directly

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

Nextcloud

Free
  • Community EditionFree
    • All core features: Files, Talk, Groupware, Office
    • Unlimited users and storage
    • Community forum support
  • Standard Enterprise$71.29/year
    • 2 business day response time
    • 1-year maintenance included
    • Email support during business hours
  • Premium Enterprise$104.99/year
    • 1 business day response time
    • 5+ year maintenance
    • Extended business hours support
  • Ultimate Enterprise$204.75/year
    • 1-24 hour response time options
    • 5+ year maintenance
    • 24/7 phone support with SLA guarantees

Which should you pick?

Choose Backupify if

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

Choose Nextcloud if

  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Self-hosted, Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API.
Nextcloud review

Questions people ask

Is Backupify or Nextcloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Backupify starts at $29/month and Nextcloud at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Backupify or Nextcloud?
Nextcloud has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29/month for Backupify and Free for Nextcloud.
Does Backupify or Nextcloud run on more platforms?
Backupify runs on Web. Nextcloud runs on Self-hosted, Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API.
Can I use Nextcloud for free?
Yes. Nextcloud 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. Of those, data protection and disaster recovery are not what Nextcloud is typically brought in for.
What can Backupify do that Nextcloud cannot?
Backupify covers Three daily backups, Point-in-time restore, Data export, Search.

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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Nextcloud: Is Nextcloud Community Edition free to use?

Yes. Nextcloud Community Edition is completely free and open-source under the AGPL-3.0 licence. There are no licensing fees, but organisations must host and maintain their own servers.

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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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Nextcloud: Can I migrate from Dropbox or Google Drive to Nextcloud?

Yes. Nextcloud provides migration tools and documentation for importing files from competing platforms. Professional services are available through Nextcloud Enterprise for large-scale migrations.

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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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Nextcloud: What video conferencing capabilities does Nextcloud Talk provide?

Nextcloud Talk provides end-to-end encrypted audio and video calls, group conferencing, screen sharing, call recording with transcription, live translation, and integration with external services (Slack, Teams, Matrix). Recordings are stored locally on the Nextcloud server.

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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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