Comet Backup
8.2#11 in backup softwareFrom $19 a monthWebAPILinuxmacOS
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MSP360 Backup
9.0#4 in backup softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Comet Backup | MSP360 Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Backup scope | The feature comparison lists workstation, server, NAS, virtual-environment, SaaS, database, file-and-folder and system-state backup options. | mixed |
| Computer backup | Yes | Yes |
| Documentation | Documentation covers installation, protected items, storage, API, integrations, troubleshooting, disaster recovery and security, with offline copies included in self-hosted installations. | MSP360 maintains a Help Center with platform-specific installation, feature, CLI, troubleshooting and licensing articles. |
| Founded | The company states that Comet Backup launched in 2017. | 2011 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | New Zealand | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Integrations | Official integrations include billing and CRM tools such as WHMCS, HostBill, MyClient and Figaro, plus monitoring tools including PRTG, Prometheus, Collectd, Syncro and NinjaOne. | Documented integrations include MSP360 RMM, ConnectWise, Autotask PSA, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and cloud storage providers. |
| Mobile backup | No | No |
| Ransomware protection | The official comparison includes ransomware protection with S3 Object Lock as a security feature. | Yes |
| Rating on G2 | 4.3 out of 5 from 115 reviews | 4.5 out of 5 from 648 reviews for MSP360 overall; the MSP360 Backup listing has 555 reviews. |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.7 out of 5 from 74 reviews | 4.6 out of 5 from 255 reviews. |
| Restore modes | mixed | mixed |
Comet Backup plans
- Starter$19 a month
- Growth$49 a month
- Professional$49 a month
- Advanced$99 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
MSP360 Backup plans
- Pro (macOS/Linux)$19.99 a year
- FreeFree
- Desktop$29.99 a year
- Server$109.99 a year
- SQL$124.99 a year
- Ultimate$179.99 a year
Pick Comet Backup if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick MSP360 Backup if…
MSP360 Backup suits individuals needing workstation backup and organizations choosing coverage for desktops, servers, or SQL Server. The listed options also include file, image, and Exchange backup in Ultimate.