Software · head to head
Borg Backup vs SysCloud
Borg Backup
Software
Deduplicating archiver with compression and encryption
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
SysCloud
Software
Backup and security for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365
- From
- $4/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Borg Backup has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Borg Backup linux, macOS and BSD only; Windows is not a supported platform; SysCloud does not backup all Google Workspace data, such as Google Chat information
- They diverge on capability: Borg Backup covers Content-defined chunking, SysCloud covers Automated backup.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Borg Backup and SysCloud actually diverge.
| Attribute | Borg Backup | SysCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $4/month |
| Pricing model | free | Unknown |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Linux, Mac | Web, Cloud |
| Founded | 2015 | 2013 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Borg Backup
- Content-defined chunking
- Deduplication
- Compression
- Authenticated encryption
- Pruning
- Mount archives
- SSH
- BorgBase
Only in SysCloud
- Automated backup
- Ransomware protection
- Cross-user restore
- Data migration
- DLP
- Compliance archiving
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft 365
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Borg Backup
- Deduplicated backups where daily full snapshots would otherwise be expensivenot SysCloud
- Encrypted backup to a server you do not fully trust, since the server never sees plaintextnot SysCloud
- Browsing previous versions by mounting an archive over FUSEnot SysCloud
- Scripted server backups with no agent or daemon to runnot SysCloud
SysCloud
- Data protectionnot Borg Backup
- Disaster recoverynot Borg Backup
- Business continuitynot Borg Backup
- Ransomware protectionnot Borg Backup
- Compliancenot Borg Backup
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Borg Backup
- Linux, macOS and BSD only; Windows is not a supported platform
- Command-line only, with no graphical interface in the project itself
- Version 2.0 is still in beta, so production use means staying on the 1.4 line
- Restoring requires the Borg tooling, since archives are a deduplicated chunk store rather than plain files
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
Borg Backup
Free- FreeFree
- Deduplication
- Compression
- Encryption
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 Borg Backup if
- You need content-defined chunking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Linux, Mac.
- You also want deduplication.
Choose SysCloud if
- You need automated backup.
- You work on Web, Cloud.
- You also want ransomware protection.
Questions people ask
- Is Borg Backup or SysCloud better?
- Neither clearly leads. Borg Backup starts at Free and SysCloud at $4/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Borg Backup or SysCloud?
- Borg Backup has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Borg Backup and $4/month for SysCloud.
- Does Borg Backup or SysCloud run on more platforms?
- Borg Backup runs on Linux, Mac. SysCloud runs on Web, Cloud.
- Can I use Borg Backup for free?
- Yes. Borg Backup has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SysCloud starts at $4/month.
- What is Borg Backup best used for?
- Borg Backup is most often used for deduplicated backups where daily full snapshots would otherwise be expensive, encrypted backup to a server you do not fully trust, since the server never sees plaintext, browsing previous versions by mounting an archive over fuse, scripted server backups with no agent or daemon to run. Of those, deduplicated backups where daily full snapshots would otherwise be expensive and encrypted backup to a server you do not fully trust, since the server never sees plaintext are not what SysCloud is typically brought in for.
- What can Borg Backup do that SysCloud cannot?
- Borg Backup covers Content-defined chunking, Deduplication, Compression, Authenticated encryption. SysCloud covers Automated backup, Ransomware protection, Cross-user restore, Data migration.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
SysCloud: 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.
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.
SourceSysCloud: What is SysCloud's uptime guarantee?
SysCloud operates on AWS infrastructure with 99.99% availability, running backups 365 days per year.
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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