Bacula Community vs Spanning Backup
Bacula Community
bacula.orgSpanning Backup
spanning.comSide by side
| Figure | Bacula Community | Spanning Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · Data Protection Tools | 8.6 (#5) | 8.1 (#8) |
| Spec score · Data Backup Software | 8.5 (#8) | 8.0 (#15) |
| Integrations | The Community Edition lists Kubernetes, Docker, and Microsoft Exchange Server plugins, plus cloud storage support. | Spanning's homepage says its ticketing feature supports Autotask, BMS, and Vorex. |
| Security | The Community Edition lists automatic communications encryption using TLS and external LDAP console authentication. | Spanning says it uses OAuth 2.0, object-level 256-bit AES encryption at rest, and TLS encryption in transit. |
Plans
Spanning Backup
- Single all-inclusive planPriced on request
- Spanning Backup for Google WorkspacePrice not published
- Spanning Backup for Microsoft 365Price not published
- Spanning Backup for SalesforcePrice not published
In their own words
Bacula Community
Bacula Community has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Spanning Backup
Spanning Backup provides cloud backup and recovery for Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and Salesforce. It runs daily automated backups and supports item-level recovery, including granular and point-in-time restores for administrators and end users. Google Workspace coverage includes Gmail, Google Drive and Shared Drives, Calendars and Contacts. Microsoft 365 coverage includes Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business and Microsoft Teams. Salesforce protection covers records, metadata, attachments, customizations and messages. Spanning describes unlimited backup retention, including an unrestricted policy for Microsoft 365, and offers a single all-inclusive plan with no tiers and volume pricing available. The service lists ransomware protection and audit logs. Its security measures include OAuth 2.0, object-level 256-bit AES encryption at rest and TLS encryption in transit. A 14-day trial includes unlimited backup and restore, but installation requires administrator status. Pricing is available on request.