Backup & Disaster Recovery · head to head
CloudAlly vs Axcient x360Recover
CloudAlly
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Enterprise SaaS backup made simple
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Axcient x360Recover
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Unified BCDR for managed service providers
- From
- $99/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only CloudAlly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: CloudAlly pricing not transparently displayed; requires customer inquiry; Axcient x360Recover sMR hard drives not supported and cause severe performance degradation
- They diverge on capability: CloudAlly covers Automated daily backup, Axcient x360Recover covers Chain-free backup.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which CloudAlly and Axcient x360Recover actually diverge.
| Attribute | CloudAlly | Axcient x360Recover |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $99/month |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Cloud | Windows, VMware, Linux, macOS, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace |
| Founded | 2011 | 2002 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 CloudAlly
- Automated daily backup
- Point-in-time recovery
- Cross-account restore
- Archive export
- Activity logs
- Multi-admin support
- Google Workspace
- Salesforce
Only in Axcient x360Recover
- Chain-free backup
- AutoVerify testing
- Instant virtualization
- Direct-to-cloud
- AirGap ransomware protection
- Run local
- 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.
CloudAlly
- Data protection
- Disaster recovery
- Business continuity
- Ransomware protection
- Compliance
Axcient x360Recover
- 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.
CloudAlly
- Pricing not transparently displayed; requires customer inquiry
- Limited visibility into data center locations for compliance-sensitive organizations
- Transition to OpenText Cybersecurity branding may cause confusion
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
Pricing, plan by plan
CloudAlly
Free- CloudAlly Backup$3/month
- Daily backup
- Point-in-time restore
- Unlimited storage
Axcient x360Recover
$99/month- x360Recover$99/month
- Chain-free backup
- AutoVerify
- Instant virtualization
Which should you pick?
Choose CloudAlly if
- You need automated daily backup.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Cloud.
- You also want point-in-time recovery.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is CloudAlly or Axcient x360Recover better?
- Neither clearly leads. CloudAlly starts at Free and Axcient x360Recover at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, CloudAlly or Axcient x360Recover?
- CloudAlly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for CloudAlly and $99/month for Axcient x360Recover.
- Does CloudAlly or Axcient x360Recover run on more platforms?
- CloudAlly runs on Web, Cloud. Axcient x360Recover runs on Windows, VMware, Linux, macOS, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace.
- Can I use CloudAlly for free?
- Yes. CloudAlly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Axcient x360Recover starts at $99/month.
- What is CloudAlly best used for?
- CloudAlly is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection.
- What can CloudAlly do that Axcient x360Recover cannot?
- CloudAlly covers Automated daily backup, Point-in-time recovery, Cross-account restore, Archive export. Axcient x360Recover covers Chain-free backup, AutoVerify testing, Instant virtualization, Direct-to-cloud. Both handle Microsoft 365, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
CloudAlly: What cloud applications can CloudAlly backup?
CloudAlly backs up Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, SharePoint/OneDrive, Salesforce, Box, and Dropbox with daily automated backups and unlimited retention.
SourceAxcient 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.
SourceCloudAlly: How is CloudAlly data encrypted and stored?
CloudAlly stores backups on AWS servers with 128-bit SSL encryption and AES 256-bit encryption, maintaining compliance certifications including ISO 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR.
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.
SourceCloudAlly: What recovery options does CloudAlly provide?
CloudAlly offers granular point-in-time recovery with unlimited retention, allowing three-click recovery of deleted files, and point-in-time restore capabilities for ransomware protection.
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.
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.
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