Spanning Backup
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Synology Active Backup for SaaS
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| Fact | Spanning Backup | Synology Active Backup for SaaS |
|---|---|---|
| Google Workspace coverage | Google Workspace protection covers Gmail, Google Drive including Shared Drives, Calendar and Contacts. | Active Backup for Google Workspace backs up Drive, Gmail, Contacts, and Calendar data. |
| Integrations | Spanning's homepage says its ticketing feature supports Autotask, BMS, and Vorex. | The suite integrates with Synology Snapshot Replication and Hyper Backup for copies to other Synology NAS devices and cloud services. |
| Microsoft 365 coverage | Microsoft 365 protection covers Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business and Teams data. | Active Backup for Microsoft 365 supports backup of drives, email, contacts, calendars, sites, and Teams data. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.2 out of 5 from 232 reviews | 4.5 out of 5 from 36 reviews for Synology Data Protection Solutions; the listing covers the broader data protection portfolio. |
| Rating on TrustRadius | 7.7 out of 10 from 31 reviews and ratings | 8.7 out of 10 from 18 reviews for Synology Active Backup Suite, the broader suite rather than SaaS backup alone. |
| Retention | Spanning advertises unlimited backup versions and unrestricted retention for its products. | Google Workspace backup tasks can keep versions for a specified period or retain all versions. |
Spanning Backup plans
- Single all-inclusive planPriced on request
- Spanning Backup for Google Workspace—
- Spanning Backup for Microsoft 365—
- Spanning Backup for Salesforce—
Synology Active Backup for SaaS plans
- Active Backup for SaaSFree
- Active Backup for SaaS (Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace)Free
Pick Spanning Backup if…
Spanning Backup is aimed at businesses, enterprise organizations, and managed service providers that need backup and recovery for the listed SaaS platforms. Admins should note that installing the trial requires admin status.
Pick Synology Active Backup for SaaS if…
It suits organizations that use Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace and have a compatible Synology NAS for backups. Administrators should account for the setup and platform requirements, including the Google Workspace service key requirement.