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Darktrace vs OwnBackup

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Darktrace

Cybersecurity

Autonomous threat detection and response

From
$20000/year
Free plan
No
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OwnBackup

Backup

Backup for Salesforce and SaaS platforms

From
$5/month
Free plan
No
Visit OwnBackupFull review

The short version

  • Darktrace starts at $20000/yr, OwnBackup at $5/mo.
  • Only Darktrace lists self-learning AI; only OwnBackup lists automated backup.
  • Where Darktrace falls short: no pricing information published on website; vendors must request pricing through demo request form or contact sales.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Darktrace and OwnBackup actually diverge.

Attributes where Darktrace and OwnBackup differ
AttributeDarktraceOwnBackup
Starting price$20000/year$5/month
PlatformsNetwork, Web, EmailWeb
CategoryCybersecurityBackup
Founded20132015

Identical on both: pricing model (Subscription), free tier (No).

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 Darktrace

  • Self-learning AI
  • Network anomaly detection
  • Autonomous response
  • Behavioral analysis
  • Threat model visualization
  • Email security
  • Application control
  • Incident response automation

Only in OwnBackup

  • Automated backup
  • Instant recovery
  • Proactive monitoring
  • Data seeding
  • Sandbox management
  • Compliance archiving
  • Salesforce
  • ServiceNow

What people use each for

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

Darktrace

  • Threat Detectionnot OwnBackup
  • Ndrnot OwnBackup
  • Incident Responsenot OwnBackup

OwnBackup

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

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Darktrace

  • No pricing information published on website; vendors must request pricing through demo request form or contact sales
  • No tiered pricing structure available to compare editions or select appropriate plan level before contacting sales

OwnBackup

  • Own states its products are officially part of Salesforce, and routes pricing to Salesforce's Cloud Data Security page rather than publishing a figure of its own

Pricing, plan by plan

Darktrace

$20000/year
  • Detect$20,000/yr
    • Network anomaly detection
    • AI-powered threat detection
    • Compliance reporting
  • Detect & Respond$35,000/yr
    • All Detect features
    • Autonomous response
    • Email security
  • Enterprise$50,000/yr
    • All features
    • Dedicated support
    • Custom training

OwnBackup

$5/month
  • OwnBackup$5/mo
    • Daily backup
    • Instant recovery
    • Proactive monitoring

Which should you pick?

Choose Darktrace if

  • You need self-learning ai.
  • You work on Network, Web, Email.
  • You also want network anomaly detection.
Darktrace review

Choose OwnBackup if

  • You need automated backup.
  • You also want instant recovery.
OwnBackup review

Questions people ask

Is Darktrace or OwnBackup better?
Neither clearly leads. Darktrace starts at $20000/year and OwnBackup at $5/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Darktrace or OwnBackup?
Darktrace starts at $20000/year and OwnBackup at $5/month.
Does Darktrace or OwnBackup run on more platforms?
Darktrace runs on Network, Web, Email. OwnBackup runs on Web.
What is Darktrace best used for?
Darktrace is most often used for threat detection, ndr, incident response. Of those, threat detection and ndr are not what OwnBackup is typically brought in for.
What can Darktrace do that OwnBackup cannot?
Darktrace covers Self-learning AI, Network anomaly detection, Autonomous response, Behavioral analysis. OwnBackup covers Automated backup, Instant recovery, Proactive monitoring, Data seeding.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Darktrace: How much does Darktrace cost?

Darktrace does not publish pricing information on its website. To obtain pricing details and learn about available packages, customers must contact Darktrace directly by requesting a demo or reaching out through the company's contact form.

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OwnBackup: How do I get pricing information?

Pricing is available through a demo request. The homepage directs visitors to 'Get a Demo' to discuss specific costs. Ownbackup (now Own by Salesforce) provides Backup & Recover, Data Security, Data Mask & Seed, and Archive products.

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Darktrace: Does Darktrace offer a free trial?

Darktrace mentions a free trial option, but specific trial length, features included, and how to access it are not published on the website. Users must contact the company directly to inquire about trial availability.

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OwnBackup: Can I access pricing without talking to sales?

No. The pricing page exists at salesforce.com but the homepage directs all interested buyers through the 'Get a Demo' sales contact process.

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