# 365 Total Backup (formerly Altaro Office 365 Backup for MSPs) vs Spanning Backup Comparison

| | 365 Total Backup (formerly Altaro Office 365 Backup for MSPs) | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 58 | 229 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (75.9% of reviews) | Mid-Market (55.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Contact Us 1 Per user Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### 365 Total Backup (formerly Altaro Office 365 Backup for MSPs)

**Not enough data**

### Spanning Backup

Pros:
- Ease of Use (11 reviews)
- Easy Restore (6 reviews)

Cons:
- Backup Issues (4 reviews)
- Expensive (4 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | 365 Total Backup (formerly Altaro Office 365 Backup for MSPs) | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.6 (38 reviews) | 8.7 (158 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.9 (39 reviews) | 8.9 (168 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.8 (42 reviews) | 9.1 (151 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.6 (42 reviews) | 9.0 (142 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.3 (42 reviews) | 8.4 (143 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.6 (42 reviews) | 8.7 (139 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (39 reviews) | 8.0 (154 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### 365 Total Backup (formerly Altaro Office 365 Backup for MSPs)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Spanning Backup

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Spanning Backup for Google Workspace

Price: Contact Us 1 Per user Per Month

Description: Protect your Google Workspace data from human error, sync and misconfigurations, viruses, malware and more! Spanning provides daily, automated backups of Gmail, Drive (including Team Drives), Calendars, Contacts and Sites. A default unlimited retention policy guarantees that your valuable Google Workspace data will remain fully backed up and recoverable at all times.

Key Features:
- Daily, automated backups
- On-demand backups
- Point-in-time restore

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/spanning-backup/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Server Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **365 Total Backup (formerly Altaro Office 365 Backup for MSPs)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spanning Backup** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | 365 Total Backup (formerly Altaro Office 365 Backup for MSPs) | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Server Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Database Server Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual Machines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Repository Models** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | 365 Total Backup (formerly Altaro Office 365 Backup for MSPs) | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Capacity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | 365 Total Backup (formerly Altaro Office 365 Backup for MSPs) | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|
| **Security Standards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Data Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Deduplication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Backup

| Feature | 365 Total Backup (formerly Altaro Office 365 Backup for MSPs) | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Online Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **365 Total Backup (formerly Altaro Office 365 Backup for MSPs)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spanning Backup** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | 365 Total Backup (formerly Altaro Office 365 Backup for MSPs) | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|
| **Real-time Sync** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Capacity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Backup Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | 365 Total Backup (formerly Altaro Office 365 Backup for MSPs) | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|
| **Disk Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Local Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | 365 Total Backup (formerly Altaro Office 365 Backup for MSPs) | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Standards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encrypted Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Online Backup

| Feature | 365 Total Backup (formerly Altaro Office 365 Backup for MSPs) | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### SaaS Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **365 Total Backup (formerly Altaro Office 365 Backup for MSPs)** | 9.4/10 | 31 |
| **Spanning Backup** | 8.9/10 | 104 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | 365 Total Backup (formerly Altaro Office 365 Backup for MSPs) | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|
| **Storage Capacity** | 9.5 (27 reviews) | 9.1 (96 reviews) | 
| **Remote Backup** | 9.6 (26 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Versioning** | 9.5 (26 reviews) | 8.8 (88 reviews) | 

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | 365 Total Backup (formerly Altaro Office 365 Backup for MSPs) | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|
| **SaaS Application Variety** | Feature Not Available | 8.5 (90 reviews) | 
| **Storage Formats** | 9.5 (25 reviews) | 8.8 (85 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | 365 Total Backup (formerly Altaro Office 365 Backup for MSPs) | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | 9.5 (20 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Security Standards** | 9.5 (25 reviews) | 8.9 (85 reviews) | 
| **Encrypted Storage** | 9.0 (25 reviews) | 9.0 (89 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - SaaS Backup

| Feature | 365 Total Backup (formerly Altaro Office 365 Backup for MSPs) | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **365 Total Backup (formerly Altaro Office 365 Backup for MSPs)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spanning Backup** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | 365 Total Backup (formerly Altaro Office 365 Backup for MSPs) | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduled Backups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-Demand Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | 365 Total Backup (formerly Altaro Office 365 Backup for MSPs) | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | 365 Total Backup (formerly Altaro Office 365 Backup for MSPs) | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [SaaS Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/saas-backup)

**Unique to 365 Total Backup (formerly Altaro Office 365 Backup for MSPs) (2):** [Online Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-backup), [Server Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-backup)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | 365 Total Backup (formerly Altaro Office 365 Backup for MSPs) | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 75.9% | 39.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 22.4% | 55.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 1.7% | 5.9% | 

### By Industry

#### 365 Total Backup (formerly Altaro Office 365 Backup for MSPs)

- **Information Technology and Services:** 29.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 15.5%
- **Real Estate:** 5.2%
- **Construction:** 5.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.4%
- **Accounting:** 1.7%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 1.7%
- **Commercial Real Estate:** 1.7%
- **Computer Hardware:** 1.7%
- **Computer Networking:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 32.8%

#### Spanning Backup

- **Information Technology and Services:** 13.8%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 10.8%
- **Computer Software:** 6.4%
- **Financial Services:** 4.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.9%
- **Manufacturing:** 3.9%
- **Education Management:** 3.4%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 2.5%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.0%
- **Automotive:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 46.3%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to 365 Total Backup (formerly Altaro Office 365 Backup for MSPs)

- [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1439 reviews)
- [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (740 reviews)
- [NAKIVO Backup & Replication](https://www.g2.com/products/nakivo-backup-replication/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (361 reviews)
- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (725 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-acronis-cyber-protect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (742 reviews)
- [IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2](https://www.g2.com/products/idrive-online-and-saas-backup-object-storage-e2/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1972 reviews)
- [CyberSentriq](https://www.g2.com/products/cybersentriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (392 reviews)
- [Unitrends Backup and Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/unitrends-backup-and-recovery/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (459 reviews)
- [Salesforce Backup & Recover](https://www.g2.com/products/salesforce-backup-recover/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (415 reviews)

### Alternatives to Spanning Backup

- [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (740 reviews)
- [Salesforce Backup & Recover](https://www.g2.com/products/salesforce-backup-recover/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (415 reviews)
- [Rubrik](https://www.g2.com/products/rubrik/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (281 reviews)
- [Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace](https://www.g2.com/products/afi-backup-for-microsoft-365-and-google-workspace/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (60 reviews)
- [NAKIVO Backup & Replication](https://www.g2.com/products/nakivo-backup-replication/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (361 reviews)
- [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1439 reviews)
- [Odaseva](https://www.g2.com/products/odaseva/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (44 reviews)
- [OpenText Cloudally Backup for Microsoft 365](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-cloudally-backup-for-microsoft-365/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (27 reviews)
- [CyberSentriq](https://www.g2.com/products/cybersentriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (392 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### 365 Total Backup (formerly Altaro Office 365 Backup for MSPs)

- Title: [Does Altaro backup Microsoft Teams](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32243-does-altaro-backup-microsoft-teams) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "As part of its OneDrive backup feature, Altaro Office 365 Backup also backs up any files shared during MS Teams Chats, which are stored on users’ OneDrive..."

### Spanning Backup

- Title: [What Office 365 applications does Spanning currently back up?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/spanning-backup-for-office-365-general) — 25 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It is backing up my emails, OneDrive accounts and SharePoint sites."
- Title: [What is Spanning Backup used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-spanning-backup-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Salesforce backups"
- Title: [Can an option be added to get notifications less frequently?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/33636-can-an-option-be-added-to-get-notifications-less-frequently) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."
- Title: [Heycan you add some features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/heycan-you-add-some-features) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Padmajit.  My apologies for the late response.  We have resumed monitoring this board.  New features are announced on our blog our customer newsletter and..."
- Title: [How much backup storage and retention will I have?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/spanning-backup-for-office-365-general-68ad0230-6db0-4eca-adb8-75a60ac1ecbd) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Spanning Backup includes unlimited storage and retention, with the option to set retention periods by workload."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/365-total-backup-formerly-altaro-office-365-backup-for-msps-vs-spanning-backup)