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Datto SaaS Protection vs Microsoft 365 Backup
Both stand on microsoft 365 backup software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Web
Datto SaaS Protection covers a defined set of services from Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, with frequent backups and point-in-time restores. Organizations should check that their required apps are among those listed and request pricing details.
Visit Datto SaaS Protection Paid Web
The service provides several restore options and multiple daily backups for three Microsoft 365 workloads. Check that its application coverage meets your needs and account for the Azure subscription requirement and storage charge.
Visit Microsoft 365 BackupThe facts
| Datto SaaS Protection | Microsoft 365 Backup | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | See the plans |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | datto.com | microsoft.com |
| On microsoft 365 backup software | #19 of 25 | #23 of 25 |
Datto SaaS Protection: what it does well
- Backups run multiple times daily.
- Restores have a point-in-time scope.
- Includes ransomware protection and audit logs.
- Covers Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace services.
- A 14-day trial is listed.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Pricing is available on request.
- Coverage is limited to the listed Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace apps.
Microsoft 365 Backup: what it does well
- Backups run multiple times daily.
- Supports granular and point-in-time restores.
- Includes ransomware protection.
- Restores are free.
What to know first
- Microsoft Teams backup is not supported.
- An Azure subscription is required.
- There is no free plan.
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