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HPE StoreOnce vs MSP360 Backup

HPE StoreOnce logo

HPE StoreOnce

Backup

Disk-based backup with built-in deduplication

From
$5000/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MSP360 Backup logo

MSP360 Backup

Backup

Cross-platform backup for MSPs and IT teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only MSP360 Backup has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: HPE StoreOnce covers StoreOnce Catalyst, MSP360 Backup covers Cross-platform support.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HPE StoreOnce and MSP360 Backup actually diverge.

Attributes where HPE StoreOnce and MSP360 Backup differ
AttributeHPE StoreOnceMSP360 Backup
Starting price$5000/one-timeFree
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsLinux, WebWindows, macOS, Linux
Founded20152008

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Backup).

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 HPE StoreOnce

  • StoreOnce Catalyst
  • Cloud bank storage
  • Instant recovery
  • Federated deduplication
  • Encryption
  • Replication
  • Veeam
  • Commvault

Only in MSP360 Backup

  • Cross-platform support
  • Any cloud storage
  • Image-based backup
  • SQL backup
  • Centralized management
  • Ransomware protection
  • AWS S3
  • Google Cloud

Both cover

  • Azure
  • Linux support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

HPE StoreOnce

  • Data protection
  • Disaster recovery
  • Business continuity
  • Ransomware protection
  • Compliance

MSP360 Backup

  • 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.

HPE StoreOnce

Nothing recorded yet. See the HPE StoreOnce review.

MSP360 Backup

  • Pricing can be expensive when scaling up to large deployments

Pricing, plan by plan

HPE StoreOnce

$5000/one-time
  • StoreOnce Appliance$5000/one-time
    • Catalyst deduplication
    • Cloud bank
    • Instant recovery

MSP360 Backup

Free
  • Desktop$4/month
    • Cross-platform backup
    • Any cloud storage
    • Centralized console

Which should you pick?

Choose HPE StoreOnce if

  • You need storeonce catalyst.
  • You work on Linux, Web.
  • You also want cloud bank storage.
HPE StoreOnce review

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.
MSP360 Backup review

Questions people ask

Is HPE StoreOnce or MSP360 Backup better?
Neither clearly leads. HPE StoreOnce starts at $5000/one-time and MSP360 Backup at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HPE StoreOnce or MSP360 Backup?
MSP360 Backup has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $5000/one-time for HPE StoreOnce and Free for MSP360 Backup.
Does HPE StoreOnce or MSP360 Backup run on more platforms?
HPE StoreOnce runs on Linux, Web. MSP360 Backup runs on Windows, macOS, Linux.
Can I use MSP360 Backup for free?
Yes. MSP360 Backup has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. HPE StoreOnce starts at $5000/one-time.
What is HPE StoreOnce best used for?
HPE StoreOnce is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection.
What can HPE StoreOnce do that MSP360 Backup cannot?
HPE StoreOnce covers StoreOnce Catalyst, Cloud bank storage, Instant recovery, Federated deduplication. MSP360 Backup covers Cross-platform support, Any cloud storage, Image-based backup, SQL backup. Both handle Azure, Linux support, Web support.

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.

Source
MSP360 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.

Source
MSP360 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.

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