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Microsoft 365 Backup vs Synology Active Backup for SaaS

Microsoft 365 Backup

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Synology Active Backup for SaaS

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FigureMicrosoft 365 BackupSynology Active Backup for SaaS
Price from$0.15/moFree
Free plan—Yes
Free trial——
Open source——
WebYes—
Self-hosted—Yes
Plans published12
Spec score · Microsoft 365 Backup Software6.3 (#16)7.9 (#10)
Spec score · Email Backup Software6.3 (#24)7.9 (#13)

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Microsoft 365 Backup

  • Pay as you go$0.15 a month

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Synology Active Backup for SaaS

  • Active Backup for SaaSFree
  • Active Backup for SaaS (Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace)Free

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Microsoft 365 Backup

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Synology Active Backup for SaaS

Synology Active Backup for SaaS backs up Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace data to Synology NAS servers for recovery after data loss or service downtime. Microsoft 365 coverage includes OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, and Teams. Google Workspace coverage includes Drive, Gmail, Contacts, and Calendar, including shared drives, labels, and attachments. Microsoft 365 backups can run continuously, manually, or on a schedule; continuous intervals adjust from one to ten minutes based on detected API request rates. Both services support file versioning, and Google Workspace versions can be retained for a chosen period or kept in full. The Microsoft 365 Recovery Portal lets administrators and employees restore or export backed-up data, with self-service access dependent on configuration. The product is a free add-on for a compatible Synology NAS, with unlimited accounts subject to NAS storage capacity. Active Backup for Microsoft 365 requires DSM 6.1-15217 or later. Deduplication requires an x64 NAS using Btrfs, and neither service supports secondary backups. Google Workspace setup requires configuring the Drive SDK API and creating a service key.

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