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HYCU vs Keepit

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HYCU

Backup

Backup as a service spanning SaaS applications as well as infrastructure

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Keepit logo

Keepit

Backup

Independent cloud backup for SaaS workloads

From
$3/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: HYCU pricing is quoted with different billing units for different services, so an estate spanning virtual machines, cloud and SaaS is billed three ways and annual forecasting becomes guesswork.; Keepit search functionality is very limited with restrictive search strings and poor filter options
  • They diverge on capability: HYCU covers R-Cloud platform, Keepit covers Vendor-independent storage.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HYCU and Keepit actually diverge.

Attributes where HYCU and Keepit differ
AttributeHYCUKeepit
Starting priceOn request$3/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, Linux, WindowsWeb
FoundedUnknown2017

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 HYCU

  • R-Cloud platform
  • SaaS application backup
  • Nutanix and VMware backup
  • Cloud infrastructure backup
  • R-Graph
  • Development kit
  • Immutable backup targets

Only in Keepit

  • Vendor-independent storage
  • Immutable backup
  • Blockchain verification
  • Unlimited retention
  • Granular restore
  • API access
  • Microsoft 365
  • Google Workspace

What people use each for

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

HYCU

  • An organisation that has just realised its Okta, Jira and GitHub data is not covered by any backup product it ownsnot Keepit
  • A Nutanix environment needing agentless backup that understands the platform rather than treating it as generic virtual machinesnot Keepit
  • A mid-market IT team wanting one vendor across on premises virtual machines, cloud workloads and SaaS applicationsnot Keepit
  • Building an immutable off-site copy with object lock to satisfy a cyber insurance requirementnot Keepit

Keepit

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

Where each one falls short

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

HYCU

  • Pricing is quoted with different billing units for different services, so an estate spanning virtual machines, cloud and SaaS is billed three ways and annual forecasting becomes guesswork.
  • Backup storage and cloud egress on restore are billed by your cloud provider rather than by HYCU, which means the recovery cost of a large incident appears on a different invoice and is rarely modelled in advance.
  • SaaS integration depth varies considerably by application, and a source appearing on the supported list does not guarantee that every object type within it is captured; verify the specific data you need.
  • Integrations built with the development kit may come from partners rather than HYCU, so the support path for a given source is worth establishing before you rely on it.
  • The product's Nutanix heritage still shows in feature depth, and organisations with predominantly VMware or physical estates often find the incumbent backup vendors more mature for those workloads.

Keepit

  • Search functionality is very limited with restrictive search strings and poor filter options
  • Download speeds during restoration are slow, particularly for mailbox restorations
  • Console interface is complex and unintuitive, making file retrieval time-consuming
  • Limited support for advanced features like Power Automate flows and manual backup job initiation
  • Primarily targets SaaS applications and is not a single platform for on-premises workloads, VMs, or endpoint backup

Pricing, plan by plan

HYCU

On request
  • HYCU R-Cloud$undefined/year
    • Consumption pricing by virtual machine, tebibyte or gibibyte depending on service
    • Different units for different data sources under one agreement
    • Cloud storage target costs billed separately by your provider

Keepit

$3/month
  • Keepit Business$3/month
    • Immutable backup
    • Unlimited retention
    • Blockchain verification

Which should you pick?

Choose HYCU if

  • You need r-cloud platform.
  • You work on Web, Linux, Windows.
  • You also want saas application backup.
HYCU review

Choose Keepit if

  • You need vendor-independent storage.
  • You also want immutable backup.
Keepit review

Questions people ask

Is HYCU or Keepit better?
Neither clearly leads. HYCU starts at On request and Keepit at $3/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HYCU or Keepit?
HYCU starts at On request and Keepit at $3/month.
Does HYCU or Keepit run on more platforms?
HYCU runs on Web, Linux, Windows. Keepit runs on Web.
What is HYCU best used for?
HYCU is most often used for an organisation that has just realised its okta, jira and github data is not covered by any backup product it owns, a nutanix environment needing agentless backup that understands the platform rather than treating it as generic virtual machines, a mid-market it team wanting one vendor across on premises virtual machines, cloud workloads and saas applications, building an immutable off-site copy with object lock to satisfy a cyber insurance requirement. Of those, an organisation that has just realised its okta, jira and github data is not covered by any backup product it owns and a nutanix environment needing agentless backup that understands the platform rather than treating it as generic virtual machines are not what Keepit is typically brought in for.
What can HYCU do that Keepit cannot?
HYCU covers R-Cloud platform, SaaS application backup, Nutanix and VMware backup, Cloud infrastructure backup. Keepit covers Vendor-independent storage, Immutable backup, Blockchain verification, Unlimited retention.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

HYCU: Is pricing published?

No. It is consumption based by virtual machine, tebibyte or gibibyte depending on the service, and quoted. Ask specifically which unit applies to each data source in your estate.

Keepit: What SaaS applications does Keepit protect?

Keepit provides backup for Microsoft 365 workloads (Teams, Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint, Groups, Public Folders), Microsoft Entra ID, Google, Salesforce, and 15 SaaS applications total as of 2026, with plans to add more.

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HYCU: Does it really back up SaaS applications?

Yes, that is the main differentiator, with a long supported source list. Confirm the depth of coverage for the specific objects you need in each application.

Keepit: How is Keepit priced?

Keepit uses custom pricing starting at $5 per seat monthly. Enterprise plans are custom quoted, with median annual contracts around $60,270. The pricing includes unlimited data storage.

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HYCU: Who holds the encryption keys?

Ask directly and get it in writing. Key custody differs by deployment model and it determines whether you can render backup copies unreadable independently of the vendor.

Keepit: Does Keepit guarantee immutability?

Yes, Keepit's architecture runs on secure, private infrastructure offering data immutability to prevent ransomware and accidental deletion.

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