Software · head to head
SysCloud vs AOMEI Backupper
SysCloud
Software
Backup and security for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365
- From
- $4/month
- Rated
- -
AOMEI Backupper
Software
Complete backup and restore solution for Windows
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only AOMEI Backupper has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: SysCloud does not backup all Google Workspace data, such as Google Chat information; AOMEI Backupper windows only, covering Windows 7 through 11
- They diverge on capability: SysCloud covers Automated backup, AOMEI Backupper covers System backup.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which SysCloud and AOMEI Backupper actually diverge.
| Attribute | SysCloud | AOMEI Backupper |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $4/month | Free |
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Cloud | Windows |
| Founded | 2013 | 2010 |
Identical on both: 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 SysCloud
- Automated backup
- Ransomware protection
- Cross-user restore
- Data migration
- DLP
- Compliance archiving
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft 365
Only in AOMEI Backupper
- System backup
- Disk clone
- File sync
- Real-time sync
- Universal restore
- Bootable media
- OneDrive
- Google Drive
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
SysCloud
- 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 SysCloud
- System image and bare metal recoverynot SysCloud
- Cloning a drive when upgrading to a larger disk on the paid editionsnot SysCloud
- Scheduled incremental backupsnot SysCloud
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
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
SysCloud
$4/month- Custom Plans$4/month per user
- Starts at $4 per user per month
- Discounts for yearly plans
- Bulk purchase discounts
AOMEI Backupper
Free- Professional$40/year
- System clone
- Universal restore
- Real-time sync
Which should you pick?
Choose SysCloud if
- You need automated backup.
- You work on Web, Cloud.
- You also want ransomware protection.
Choose AOMEI Backupper if
- You need system backup.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want disk clone.
Questions people ask
- Is SysCloud or AOMEI Backupper better?
- Neither clearly leads. SysCloud starts at $4/month and AOMEI Backupper at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, SysCloud or AOMEI Backupper?
- AOMEI Backupper has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $4/month for SysCloud and Free for AOMEI Backupper.
- Does SysCloud or AOMEI Backupper run on more platforms?
- SysCloud runs on Web, Cloud. AOMEI Backupper runs on Windows.
- Can I use AOMEI Backupper for free?
- Yes. AOMEI Backupper has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SysCloud starts at $4/month.
- What is SysCloud best used for?
- SysCloud 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 SysCloud do that AOMEI Backupper cannot?
- SysCloud covers Automated backup, Ransomware protection, Cross-user restore, Data migration. AOMEI Backupper covers System backup, Disk clone, File sync, Real-time sync.
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.
SourceSysCloud: Does SysCloud have a free trial?
Yes, SysCloud offers a 30-day free trial to evaluate the platform before committing to a paid plan.
SourceSysCloud: What is SysCloud's uptime guarantee?
SysCloud operates on AWS infrastructure with 99.99% availability, running backups 365 days per year.
SourceSysCloud: 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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