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MSP360 Backup vs AOMEI Backupper

MSP360 Backup logo

MSP360 Backup

Software

Cross-platform backup for MSPs and IT teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
AOMEI Backupper logo

AOMEI Backupper

Software

Complete backup and restore solution for Windows

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: MSP360 Backup pricing can be expensive when scaling up to large deployments; AOMEI Backupper windows only, covering Windows 7 through 11
  • They diverge on capability: MSP360 Backup covers Cross-platform support, AOMEI Backupper covers System backup.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MSP360 Backup and AOMEI Backupper actually diverge.

Attributes where MSP360 Backup and AOMEI Backupper differ
AttributeMSP360 BackupAOMEI Backupper
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Founded20082010

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 MSP360 Backup

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

Only in AOMEI Backupper

  • System backup
  • Disk clone
  • File sync
  • Real-time sync
  • Universal restore
  • Bootable media
  • OneDrive
  • Google Drive

Both cover

  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

MSP360 Backup

  • Data protectionnot AOMEI Backupper
  • Disaster recoverynot AOMEI Backupper
  • Business continuitynot AOMEI Backupper
  • Ransomware protectionnot AOMEI Backupper
  • Compliancenot AOMEI Backupper

AOMEI Backupper

  • Free disk and file backup on a personal Windows machinenot MSP360 Backup
  • System image and bare metal recoverynot MSP360 Backup
  • Cloning a drive when upgrading to a larger disk on the paid editionsnot MSP360 Backup
  • Scheduled incremental backupsnot MSP360 Backup

Where each one falls short

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

MSP360 Backup

  • Pricing can be expensive when scaling up to large deployments

AOMEI Backupper

  • Windows only, covering Windows 7 through 11
  • The free Standard edition is licensed for personal use; business use requires a paid edition from $39.95
  • Differential backup, cloud backup and system cloning are all withheld from the free edition, which clones data disks only
  • The free edition reads from disk more slowly than the paid ones
  • Email notifications on Standard are limited to Gmail and Hotmail servers
  • Support on the free edition is business hours rather than 24/7

Pricing, plan by plan

MSP360 Backup

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

AOMEI Backupper

Free
  • Professional$40/year
    • System clone
    • Universal restore
    • Real-time sync

Which should you pick?

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

Choose AOMEI Backupper if

  • You need system backup.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want disk clone.
AOMEI Backupper review

Questions people ask

Is MSP360 Backup or AOMEI Backupper better?
Neither clearly leads. MSP360 Backup starts at Free and AOMEI Backupper at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MSP360 Backup or AOMEI Backupper?
MSP360 Backup starts at Free and AOMEI Backupper at Free.
Does MSP360 Backup or AOMEI Backupper run on more platforms?
MSP360 Backup runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. AOMEI Backupper runs on Windows.
Can I use MSP360 Backup for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is MSP360 Backup best used for?
MSP360 Backup is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection. Of those, data protection and disaster recovery are not what AOMEI Backupper is typically brought in for.
What can MSP360 Backup do that AOMEI Backupper cannot?
MSP360 Backup covers Cross-platform support, Any cloud storage, Image-based backup, SQL backup. AOMEI Backupper covers System backup, Disk clone, File sync, Real-time sync. Both handle Windows 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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