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CloudAlly vs Tresorit

CloudAlly logo

CloudAlly

Software

Enterprise SaaS backup made simple

From
Free
Rated
-
Tresorit logo

Tresorit

Software

Store, sync, and share sensitive files with end-to-end encryption and zero-knowledge

From
On request
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; Tresorit business plan requires a minimum of 3 users and Business Pro requires a minimum of 5 users

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CloudAlly and Tresorit actually diverge.

Attributes where CloudAlly and Tresorit differ
AttributeCloudAllyTresorit
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, CloudWeb
Founded2011Unknown

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 CloudAlly

  • Automated daily backup
  • Point-in-time recovery
  • Cross-account restore
  • Archive export
  • Activity logs
  • Multi-admin support
  • Microsoft 365
  • Google Workspace

Only in Tresorit

Nothing recorded that CloudAlly does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

CloudAlly

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

Tresorit

No use cases recorded yet. See the Tresorit review.

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

Tresorit

  • Business plan requires a minimum of 3 users and Business Pro requires a minimum of 5 users
  • The Professional plan is single-user only, so a solo account cannot invite teammates without upgrading to a multi-seat tier
  • None of the four tiers publish an exact price on the pricing page itself; all show per-month placeholders with the figure omitted and require going through checkout to see a number

Pricing, plan by plan

CloudAlly

Free
  • CloudAlly Backup$3/month
    • Daily backup
    • Point-in-time restore
    • Unlimited storage

Tresorit

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Tresorit review.

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 Tresorit if

Nothing in the data separates Tresorit from CloudAlly on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Questions people ask

Is CloudAlly or Tresorit better?
Neither clearly leads. CloudAlly starts at Free and Tresorit at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CloudAlly or Tresorit?
CloudAlly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for CloudAlly and On request for Tresorit.
Does CloudAlly or Tresorit run on more platforms?
CloudAlly runs on Web, Cloud. Tresorit runs on Web.
Can I use CloudAlly for free?
Yes. CloudAlly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Tresorit starts at On request.
What is CloudAlly best used for?
CloudAlly is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection. Of those, data protection and disaster recovery are not what Tresorit is typically brought in for.
What can CloudAlly do that Tresorit cannot?
CloudAlly covers Automated daily backup, Point-in-time recovery, Cross-account restore, Archive export.

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.

Source
CloudAlly: 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.

Source
CloudAlly: 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.

Source

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