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iCloud Backup vs WP STAGING
Both stand on backup software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+4
Choose iCloud Backup if you use iOS and want mobile file backup, photo features and file restoration, with a free 5 GB tier and paid storage options. Look elsewhere if you need computer or server backup, or ransomware protection.
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Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
WP STAGING covers core WordPress staging and backup tasks, with broader deployment and multisite features on higher plans. Check WordPress.com compatibility and Docker requirements before choosing it.
Visit WP STAGINGThe facts
| iCloud Backup | WP STAGING | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | iCloud+ 50GB: $0.99 a month | Personal: €89 a year |
| Plans published | 7 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | WP STAGING |
| Website | apple.com | wp-staging.com |
| On backup software | #29 of 151 | #33 of 151 |
iCloud Backup: what it does well
- Free plan includes 5 GB of storage.
- Supports mobile and video backup with file restoration.
- Photos can be stored in original quality and searched by face.
- Includes shared albums and family sharing.
- Paid tiers include iCloud+ features and additional storage.
What to know first
- Computer backup is not supported.
- Server backup is not supported.
- Ransomware protection is not included.
- The listed supported platform is iOS.
WP STAGING: what it does well
- Free staging and backup plan
- Many remote storage integrations
- Selective staging-to-live deployment
- WooCommerce and multisite options
- Desktop app for macOS, Windows, and Linux
What to know first
- No free trial
- WordPress.com cannot use same-server staging
- Desktop app requires Docker
- Paid plans start at €7.41/mo (annual)
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