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OwnBackup vs SysCloud

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OwnBackup

Backup

Leading backup for Salesforce and SaaS platforms

From
$5/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SysCloud logo

SysCloud

Backup

Backup and security for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365

From
$4/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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; SysCloud does not backup all Google Workspace data, such as Google Chat information
  • They diverge on capability: OwnBackup covers Instant recovery, SysCloud covers Ransomware protection.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which OwnBackup and SysCloud actually diverge.

Attributes where OwnBackup and SysCloud differ
AttributeOwnBackupSysCloud
Starting price$5/month$4/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWebWeb, Cloud
Founded20152013

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 OwnBackup

  • Instant recovery
  • Proactive monitoring
  • Data seeding
  • Sandbox management
  • Salesforce
  • ServiceNow
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Veeva

Only in SysCloud

  • Ransomware protection
  • Cross-user restore
  • Data migration
  • DLP
  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft 365

Both cover

  • Automated backup
  • Compliance archiving
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

OwnBackup

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

SysCloud

  • 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.

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

SysCloud

  • Does not backup all Google Workspace data, such as Google Chat information
  • Can be slow with live data and large datasets
  • Difficult user interface for non-technical users
  • Limited backup frequency and capped storage on some plans

Pricing, plan by plan

OwnBackup

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

SysCloud

$4/month
  • Custom Plans$4/month per user
    • Starts at $4 per user per month
    • Discounts for yearly plans
    • Bulk purchase discounts

Which should you pick?

Choose OwnBackup if

  • You need instant recovery.
  • You also want proactive monitoring.
OwnBackup review

Choose SysCloud if

  • You need ransomware protection.
  • You work on Web, Cloud.
  • You also want cross-user restore.
SysCloud review

Questions people ask

Is OwnBackup or SysCloud better?
Neither clearly leads. OwnBackup starts at $5/month and SysCloud at $4/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, OwnBackup or SysCloud?
OwnBackup starts at $5/month and SysCloud at $4/month.
Does OwnBackup or SysCloud run on more platforms?
OwnBackup runs on Web. SysCloud runs on Web, Cloud.
What is OwnBackup best used for?
OwnBackup is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection.
What can OwnBackup do that SysCloud cannot?
OwnBackup covers Instant recovery, Proactive monitoring, Data seeding, Sandbox management. SysCloud covers Ransomware protection, Cross-user restore, Data migration, DLP. Both handle Automated backup, Compliance archiving, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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SysCloud: What applications does SysCloud backup?

SysCloud backs up Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Google Classroom, Slack, HubSpot, QuickBooks Online, Salesforce, Box, and Xero with automated daily backups.

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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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SysCloud: Does SysCloud have a free trial?

Yes, SysCloud offers a 30-day free trial to evaluate the platform before committing to a paid plan.

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SysCloud: What is SysCloud's uptime guarantee?

SysCloud operates on AWS infrastructure with 99.99% availability, running backups 365 days per year.

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SysCloud: How does SysCloud detect ransomware?

SysCloud can identify files encrypted by ransomware and restore a safe version, helping protect against data loss from ransomware attacks.

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