Software · head to head
SysCloud vs Bacula Enterprise
SysCloud
Software
Backup and security for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365
- From
- $4/month
- Rated
- -
Bacula Enterprise
Software
Open-source enterprise backup solution
- From
- $500/year
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: SysCloud does not backup all Google Workspace data, such as Google Chat information; Bacula Enterprise pricing is not published; the vendor asks for a request rather than listing rates
- They diverge on capability: SysCloud covers Automated backup, Bacula Enterprise covers Modular architecture.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which SysCloud and Bacula Enterprise actually diverge.
| Attribute | SysCloud | Bacula Enterprise |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $4/month | $500/year |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, Cloud | Windows, Linux, Web |
| Founded | 2013 | 2009 |
Identical on both: 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 SysCloud
- Automated backup
- Ransomware protection
- Cross-user restore
- Data migration
- DLP
- Compliance archiving
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft 365
Only in Bacula Enterprise
- Modular architecture
- Plugin framework
- Deduplication
- Cloud storage
- Encryption
- Automated recovery testing
- VMware
- Hyper-V
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
SysCloud
- Data protectionnot Bacula Enterprise
- Disaster recoverynot Bacula Enterprise
- Business continuitynot Bacula Enterprise
- Ransomware protectionnot Bacula Enterprise
- Compliancenot Bacula Enterprise
Bacula Enterprise
- Enterprise backup across virtual machines, databases and containersnot SysCloud
- Multi-cloud and hybrid backup from one systemnot SysCloud
- Backup where licensing by data volume would be prohibitive, since Bacula does not charge by capacitynot SysCloud
- Long-retention archival for regulated environmentsnot 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
Bacula Enterprise
- Pricing is not published; the vendor asks for a request rather than listing rates
- The differences between Enterprise and the open source Community edition are not set out on the product pages, so what the licence buys is unclear until you talk to sales
- Aimed at data centre and enterprise environments rather than small deployments
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
Bacula Enterprise
$500/year- Bacula Enterprise$500/year
- Unlimited data
- Plugin support
- Enterprise support
Which should you pick?
Choose SysCloud if
- You need automated backup.
- You work on Web, Cloud.
- You also want ransomware protection.
Choose Bacula Enterprise if
- You need modular architecture.
- You work on Windows, Linux, Web.
- You also want plugin framework.
Questions people ask
- Is SysCloud or Bacula Enterprise better?
- Neither clearly leads. SysCloud starts at $4/month and Bacula Enterprise at $500/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, SysCloud or Bacula Enterprise?
- SysCloud starts at $4/month and Bacula Enterprise at $500/year.
- Does SysCloud or Bacula Enterprise run on more platforms?
- SysCloud runs on Web, Cloud. Bacula Enterprise runs on Windows, Linux, Web.
- 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 Bacula Enterprise is typically brought in for.
- What can SysCloud do that Bacula Enterprise cannot?
- SysCloud covers Automated backup, Ransomware protection, Cross-user restore, Data migration. Bacula Enterprise covers Modular architecture, Plugin framework, Deduplication, Cloud storage. Both handle 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.
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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