ContinueOps

ContinueOps is a business-continuity platform built around disaster-recovery runbooks, infrastructure tests and approval controls. It is best suited to regulated organisations that need continuity planning tied to operational recovery. Its combination of self-hosted and managed deployment is compelling, but the monthly licence, setup fee and metered tests make it a considered purchase.

Overview

ContinueOps combines continuity planning with the execution of recovery procedures, rather than stopping at documenting plans. It covers business impact analysis, continuity plan management, exercise management, disruption response, dependency mapping and RTO/RPO tracking. The Organisation Licence adds unlimited runbooks, giving teams a way to connect continuity work with recovery operations.

The security model is a notable fit for controlled environments: the agent uses outbound-only mTLS, does not store cloud credentials, and keeps runbook outputs and captured variables inside the customer's VPC. Deployment choices include managed SaaS, a self-hosted appliance, hybrid and fully self-hosted models. ContinueOps says ISO 27001 certification is in progress and that it is not currently certified, a material drawback for buyers that require current certification.

Key features

Runbooks and recovery testing

The platform runs disaster-recovery tests against infrastructure, with human-on-the-loop approvals and tamper-evident evidence chains. That makes it relevant to teams that need to exercise procedures while retaining an auditable record. The allowance has a practical catch: successful and failed executions both consume DR test minutes. Validation-only dry runs that take no cloud actions are free, so teams can validate without drawing down their test quota, but actual execution still needs budgeting.

Secrets and access controls

The agent can retrieve secrets at runtime from HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, Azure Key Vault, GCP Secret Manager and CyberArk. Per-runbook access controls, append-only audit logging and authenticator-app MFA required by default support tighter governance. Linux, macOS and Windows OS keystores are named for storing the agent's mTLS certificate.

AWS, Azure and GCP marketplaces are among the supported deployment formats. The Organisation Licence includes priority email and chat support; Enterprise adds 24/7 phone support and a dedicated Customer Success Manager.

Pricing

There is no free plan. The Organisation Licence costs ££1,600 a month on the monthly option, with an annual option also offered. It has a £1,500 setup fee and includes five user logins, unlimited runbooks and 60 DR test minutes as a one-off allowance. This is the core choice for teams that need the full continuity and runbook platform, but the initial fee and limited included test minutes raise the cost of adoption.

Teams can add five named user logins for £100 a month. Additional test capacity is sold in one-time blocks: 600 DR test minutes cost £150, paid once, and 3,000 minutes cost £200, paid once; both blocks never expire. These are useful when usage is occasional or uneven, though the base licence still sets a high starting point.

Enterprise has custom pricing and includes unlimited user logins, unlimited DR test minutes, SSO / SAML & SCIM, custom integrations and white-label. It is the more suitable tier for larger deployments needing identity integration or unmetered testing, but the price is not published.

Platforms

ContinueOps supports Linux, macOS, Windows, web and self-hosted deployment. That range suits organisations combining browser-based management with infrastructure under their own operational control.

Who it's for

ContinueOps is aimed at regulated networks in financial services, insurance, healthcare and the public sector. It makes most sense for organisations that need runbook execution, evidence and approvals alongside continuity planning, and can justify the licence and test-minute costs. Buyers seeking a free starting tier, or organisations for which current ISO 27001 certification is mandatory, should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Unlimited runbooks and broad continuity functions in the Organisation Licence connect planning with recovery execution.
• Pros: Outbound-only mTLS, no stored cloud credentials and VPC-contained outputs address sensitive operational data concerns.
• Pros: Runtime secret retrieval spans five named vault and cloud-secret services, with per-runbook controls, audit logging and default MFA.
• Cons: The £1,500 setup fee sits on top of a £1,600.00 GBP monthly licence, making entry costly.
• Cons: Failed tests consume minutes just like successful ones, and the included 60 minutes are a one-off allowance.
• Cons: ISO 27001 certification is not yet current, which may exclude it from some regulated procurement processes.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, see Business Continuity Management Software.

• Preparis may suit buyers who want a continuity product across Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows; its pricing is by demo request.
• Quantivate Business Continuity Software is another paid option with Android, API, iOS and web platforms; pricing is by contact and plan limits are unstated.
• Noggin Business Continuity Software offers Android, API, iOS and web access, with pricing estimates from sales consultants and a 30-minute demonstration.
• i-doit is worth considering if Linux or self-hosted deployment and a free trial matter; its paid pro plans have subscription terms starting at one month.
• Continuity2 is a paid alternative for web, iOS and Android.
• Everbridge 360 AI Prepare uses custom pricing tied to users accessing and updating plans and assessments, with a free unlimited user portal.
• LogicManager BIA and BCP may suit teams seeking unlimited users with tailored licensing, advisory service and onboarding included.
• SAI360 Business Continuity Management is another paid web option; its Professional plan includes business impact analysis, crisis management and continuity planning, but not automated plan testing.

Verdict

Choose ContinueOps if your organisation needs auditable recovery execution and continuity planning in a controlled deployment, and can absorb the setup and recurring costs. The security architecture, approval controls and unlimited runbooks make a strong case for regulated teams. Look elsewhere if you need current ISO 27001 certification, a free entry point or predictable testing costs without minute consumption.