Backup & Disaster Recovery · head to head
Comet Backup vs SysCloud
Comet Backup
Backup & Disaster Recovery
White-label backup software for service providers
- From
- $49/month
- Rated
- -
SysCloud
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Backup and security for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365
- From
- $4/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Comet Backup endpoint costs starting at $2 per endpoint per month on top of base plan; SysCloud does not backup all Google Workspace data, such as Google Chat information
- They diverge on capability: Comet Backup covers White-label branding, SysCloud covers Automated backup.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Comet Backup and SysCloud actually diverge.
| Attribute | Comet Backup | SysCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $49/month | $4/month |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Web, Cloud |
| Founded | 2017 | 2013 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Comet Backup
- White-label branding
- Bring your own storage
- End-to-end encryption
- Chunking deduplication
- Delta compression
- Multi-tenant
- AWS S3
- Azure
Only in SysCloud
- Automated backup
- Ransomware protection
- Cross-user restore
- Data migration
- DLP
- Compliance archiving
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft 365
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Comet Backup
- MSP backup and disaster recovery solutionsnot SysCloud
- Cloud-to-cloud backup automationnot SysCloud
- Ransomware protection with immutable storagenot SysCloud
SysCloud
- Data protectionnot Comet Backup
- Disaster recoverynot Comet Backup
- Business continuitynot Comet Backup
- Ransomware protectionnot Comet Backup
- Compliancenot Comet Backup
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Comet Backup
- Endpoint costs starting at $2 per endpoint per month on top of base plan
- Storage costs vary based on destination, adding to overall expenses
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
Comet Backup
$49/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Comet Backup review.
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 Comet Backup if
- You need white-label branding.
- You work on Windows, macOS, Linux.
- You also want bring your own storage.
Choose SysCloud if
- You need automated backup.
- You work on Web, Cloud.
- You also want ransomware protection.
Questions people ask
- Is Comet Backup or SysCloud better?
- Neither clearly leads. Comet Backup starts at $49/month and SysCloud at $4/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Comet Backup or SysCloud?
- Comet Backup starts at $49/month and SysCloud at $4/month.
- Does Comet Backup or SysCloud run on more platforms?
- Comet Backup runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. SysCloud runs on Web, Cloud.
- What is Comet Backup best used for?
- Comet Backup is most often used for msp backup and disaster recovery solutions, cloud-to-cloud backup automation, ransomware protection with immutable storage. Of those, msp backup and disaster recovery solutions and cloud-to-cloud backup automation are not what SysCloud is typically brought in for.
- What can Comet Backup do that SysCloud cannot?
- Comet Backup covers White-label branding, Bring your own storage, End-to-end encryption, Chunking deduplication. SysCloud covers Automated backup, Ransomware protection, Cross-user restore, Data migration. Both handle Web support.
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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