bup vs MSP360 Backup
bup
bup.github.io
MSP360 Backup
msp360.comSide by side
| Figure | bup | MSP360 Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $1.67/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 11 |
| Spec score · Backup software | 7.9 (#70) | 9.4 (#2) |
| Backup scope | file | mixed |
| Computer backup | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The project lists git-annex as a storage backend and names related tools including bup-cron, Kup, Bups, bupper, and encbup. | Documented integrations include MSP360 RMM, ConnectWise, Autotask PSA, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and cloud storage providers. |
| Platforms | The README says bup has been reported to work on Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD, OS X, Solaris, and Windows with Cygwin or WSL. | Windows,macOS,Linux |
| Restore modes | file | mixed |
| Support | The project directs users to its mailing list and the #bup channel on Libera.Chat for contact. | Managed Backup advertises 24/7/365 live technical support, while the Free edition uses community support and standalone editions use email support. |
Plans
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
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.