Software · head to head
Duplicacy vs MSP360 Backup
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Duplicacy web GUI pricing tier not specified on product page; MSP360 Backup pricing can be expensive when scaling up to large deployments
- They diverge on capability: Duplicacy covers Lock-free deduplication, MSP360 Backup covers Cross-platform support.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Duplicacy and MSP360 Backup actually diverge.
| Attribute | Duplicacy | MSP360 Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Platforms | macOS, Linux, Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Founded | 2016 | 2008 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Duplicacy
- Lock-free deduplication
- Client-side encryption
- Multiple computers
- Erasure coding
- Variable-size chunking
- RSA encryption
- Dropbox
- OneDrive
Only in MSP360 Backup
- Cross-platform support
- Any cloud storage
- Image-based backup
- SQL backup
- Centralized management
- Ransomware protection
- Wasabi
- Microsoft 365
Both cover
- AWS S3
- Azure
- Google Cloud
- Backblaze B2
- Windows support
- Mac support
- Linux support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Duplicacy
- Client-side encrypted cloud backupsnot MSP360 Backup
- Lock-free deduplication for efficient backup storagenot MSP360 Backup
- Multi-destination backup supportnot MSP360 Backup
MSP360 Backup
- Data protectionnot Duplicacy
- Disaster recoverynot Duplicacy
- Business continuitynot Duplicacy
- Ransomware protectionnot Duplicacy
- Compliancenot Duplicacy
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Duplicacy
- Web GUI pricing tier not specified on product page
MSP360 Backup
- Pricing can be expensive when scaling up to large deployments
Pricing, plan by plan
Duplicacy
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Duplicacy review.
MSP360 Backup
Free- Desktop$4/month
- Cross-platform backup
- Any cloud storage
- Centralized console
Which should you pick?
Choose Duplicacy if
- You need lock-free deduplication.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on macOS, Linux, Windows.
- You also want client-side encryption.
Choose MSP360 Backup if
- You need cross-platform support.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, macOS, Linux.
- You also want any cloud storage.
Questions people ask
- Is Duplicacy or MSP360 Backup better?
- Neither clearly leads. Duplicacy starts at Free and MSP360 Backup at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Duplicacy or MSP360 Backup?
- Duplicacy starts at Free and MSP360 Backup at Free.
- Does Duplicacy or MSP360 Backup run on more platforms?
- Duplicacy runs on macOS, Linux, Windows. MSP360 Backup runs on Windows, macOS, Linux.
- Can I use Duplicacy for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Duplicacy best used for?
- Duplicacy is most often used for client-side encrypted cloud backups, lock-free deduplication for efficient backup storage, multi-destination backup support. Of those, client-side encrypted cloud backups and lock-free deduplication for efficient backup storage are not what MSP360 Backup is typically brought in for.
- What can Duplicacy do that MSP360 Backup cannot?
- Duplicacy covers Lock-free deduplication, Client-side encryption, Multiple computers, Erasure coding. MSP360 Backup covers Cross-platform support, Any cloud storage, Image-based backup, SQL backup. Both handle AWS S3, Azure, Google Cloud, Backblaze B2.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
MSP360 Backup: What cloud storage providers does MSP360 Backup support?
MSP360 Backup integrates with leading cloud storage providers including AWS S3, Backblaze B2, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Wasabi, and on-premises storage solutions, providing flexibility in storage destination selection.
SourceMSP360 Backup: What platforms does MSP360 Backup support?
MSP360 Backup is cross-platform software supporting Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems, allowing organizations to protect diverse IT infrastructure.
SourceMSP360 Backup: Does MSP360 Backup offer encryption?
Yes, MSP360 Backup includes encryption features for data protection, role-based permissions, and ransomware protection capabilities to ensure data security during backup and recovery.