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ElephantDrive vs OpenText Server Backup – Public Cloud
Both stand on cloud backup services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose ElephantDrive if you want automated file backups across computers, mobile devices, or servers, with NAS integration and file sharing. The Business plan is the fit for the highest stated storage and file-size limits. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or if the Solo or Family file and storage caps do not fit your needs.
Visit ElephantDriveThis product combines Windows server backup with multiple recovery paths, cloud storage choices, and MSP management controls. Check the Windows-only server support and request pricing details to see whether it fits your environment.
Visit OpenText Server Backup – Public CloudThe facts
| ElephantDrive | OpenText Server Backup – Public Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Solo Annual: $100 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 6 | 2 |
| Maker | ElephantDrive | Not published |
| Website | elephantdrive.com | cybersecurity.opentext.com |
| On cloud backup services | #30 of 47 | #34 of 47 |
ElephantDrive: what it does well
- Automatically backs up files after setup and notifies users about new files.
- Includes file restoration and ransomware protection.
- Supports NAS devices and shared folders for colleagues.
- Offers apps for web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
- Business plan has unlimited maximum storage and supports files up to 200 GB.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Solo limits individual files to 10 GB.
- Solo and Family have maximum storage caps.
OpenText Server Backup – Public Cloud: what it does well
- Restores files, folders, servers, and bare-metal machines
- Can recover full servers as AWS EC2 instances
- Offers customer-owned or OpenText-hosted storage
- Backup files are immutable within the platform
- Supports 2FA and SSO
What to know first
- Supported server platform is Windows only
- Pricing is available by request
- Public Cloud is positioned for streamlined needs, not complex systems
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