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Spanning Backup vs SysCloud

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Spanning Backup

Software

SaaS backup for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365

From
$4/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SysCloud logo

SysCloud

Software

Backup and security for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365

From
$4/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Spanning Backup cloud-only deployment; no on-premise or self-hosted options available; SysCloud does not backup all Google Workspace data, such as Google Chat information
  • They diverge on capability: Spanning Backup covers Automated daily backup, SysCloud covers Automated backup.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Spanning Backup and SysCloud actually diverge.

Attributes where Spanning Backup and SysCloud differ
AttributeSpanning BackupSysCloud
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsCloud SaaSWeb, Cloud
Founded20102013

Identical on both: starting price ($4/month), free tier (No), 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 Spanning Backup

  • Automated daily backup
  • Point-in-time restore
  • eDiscovery
  • Unlimited storage
  • Admin delegation
  • Salesforce

Only in SysCloud

  • Automated backup
  • Ransomware protection
  • Data migration
  • DLP
  • Compliance archiving

Both cover

  • Cross-user restore
  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft 365
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Spanning Backup

  • Cloud-to-cloud backup and disaster recovery for Microsoft 365 applicationsnot SysCloud
  • Data protection and compliance management for Google Workspace and Salesforcenot SysCloud

SysCloud

  • Data protectionnot Spanning Backup
  • Disaster recoverynot Spanning Backup
  • Business continuitynot Spanning Backup
  • Ransomware protectionnot Spanning Backup
  • Compliancenot Spanning Backup

Where each one falls short

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

Spanning Backup

  • Cloud-only deployment; no on-premise or self-hosted options available

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

Spanning Backup

$4/month
  • Spanning Backup$4/month
    • Daily backup
    • Point-in-time restore
    • Unlimited storage

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 Spanning Backup if

  • You need automated daily backup.
  • You work on Cloud SaaS.
  • You also want point-in-time restore.
Spanning Backup review

Choose SysCloud if

  • You need automated backup.
  • You work on Web, Cloud.
  • You also want ransomware protection.
SysCloud review

Questions people ask

Is Spanning Backup or SysCloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Spanning Backup starts at $4/month and SysCloud at $4/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Spanning Backup or SysCloud?
Spanning Backup starts at $4/month and SysCloud at $4/month.
Does Spanning Backup or SysCloud run on more platforms?
Spanning Backup runs on Cloud SaaS. SysCloud runs on Web, Cloud.
What is Spanning Backup best used for?
Spanning Backup is most often used for cloud-to-cloud backup and disaster recovery for microsoft 365 applications, data protection and compliance management for google workspace and salesforce. Of those, cloud-to-cloud backup and disaster recovery for microsoft 365 applications and data protection and compliance management for google workspace and salesforce are not what SysCloud is typically brought in for.
What can Spanning Backup do that SysCloud cannot?
Spanning Backup covers Automated daily backup, Point-in-time restore, eDiscovery, Unlimited storage. SysCloud covers Automated backup, Ransomware protection, Data migration, DLP. Both handle Cross-user restore, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

Source
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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