BackupChain vs MSP360 Backup
BackupChain
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MSP360 Backup
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| Figure | BackupChain | MSP360 Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $25/mo | $1.67/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 10 | 11 |
| Spec score · Server Backup Software | 8.7 (#7) | 9.1 (#4) |
| Spec score · Backup software | 8.4 (#42) | 9.4 (#2) |
| Backup scope | mixed | mixed |
| Computer backup | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Baltimore, Maryland, United States | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Integrations | The product supports backups of Microsoft SQL Server and Exchange, as well as Hyper-V, VMware, and VirtualBox virtual machines. | Documented integrations include MSP360 RMM, ConnectWise, Autotask PSA, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and cloud storage providers. |
| Mobile backup | No | No |
| Supported platforms | Windows PCs and Windows Server; Azure Stack HCI and Hyper-V Server are also listed | Windows,macOS,Linux |
| Ransomware protection | Yes | Yes |
| Restore modes | mixed | mixed |
| Server backup | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The maker offers support by email, phone, and live chat, with standard hours listed as Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM ET. | Managed Backup advertises 24/7/365 live technical support, while the Free edition uses community support and standalone editions use email support. |
Plans
BackupChain
- Single Server Cloud Backup — 1 TB$299.99 a year
- Shared Cloud Backup — 1 TB$399.99 a year
- Single Server Cloud Backup — 2 TB$550.99 a year
- Shared Cloud Backup — 2 TB$719.99 a year
- Single Server Cloud Backup — 4 TB$1,092.99 a year
- Shared Cloud Backup — 4 TB$1,359.99 a year
- Single Server Cloud Backup — 6 TB$1,609.99 a year
- Single Server Cloud Backup — 8 TB$2,146.99 a year
- Single Server Cloud Backup — 10 TB$2,683.74 a year
- Shared Cloud Backup — 10 TB$2,999.99 a year
MSP360 Backup
- FreeFree
- Pro (macOS/Linux)$19.99 a year
- Desktop$29.99 a year
- Server$109.99 a year
- SQL$124.99 a year
- Ultimate$179.99 a year
- FreeFree
- Desktop$29.99 a year
- Server$109.99 a year
- SQL$124.99 a year
In their own words
BackupChain
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MSP360 Backup
MSP360 Backup is a freemium backup product for Windows, macOS, and Linux, with options for personal workstations, servers, and different workloads. It supports computer and server backup, with file-based and image-based backup options. Listed capabilities include incremental images, image encryption, cloud image destinations, bare-metal restore, bootable recovery media, and ransomware protection. The free plan covers personal workstation backup and includes forum-based support. Pro (macOS/Linux) provides locally managed backup for $19.99 a year. Desktop costs $29.99 a year for Windows desktop backup, while Server costs $109.99 a year for Windows Server backup and SQL costs $124.99 a year for SQL Server backup. Those three prices exclude VAT. Ultimate costs $179.99 a year and includes file, image, SQL Server, and Exchange backup, plus an unlimited cloud storage allowance. MSP360 was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.