# Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, Spanning Backup vs Backupify Comparison

| | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | Spanning Backup | Backupify | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 57 | 225 | 190 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (37.7% of reviews) | Mid-Market (56.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (62.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Contact Us 1 Per user Per Month | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace

Pros:
- Customer Support (5 reviews)
- Ease of Use (5 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (3 reviews)
- Billing Issues (1 reviews)

### Spanning Backup

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

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

### Backupify

Pros:
- Reliability (2 reviews)
- User Interface (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Billing Issues (1 reviews)
- Difficult Setup (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | Spanning Backup | Backupify | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.5 (38 reviews) | 8.7 (158 reviews) | 8.8 (150 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.6 (41 reviews) | 8.9 (164 reviews) | 8.5 (153 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.5 (38 reviews) | 9.1 (147 reviews) | 9.0 (139 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.9 (34 reviews) | 9.0 (142 reviews) | 8.6 (133 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.6 (39 reviews) | 8.4 (143 reviews) | 8.0 (140 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.8 (31 reviews) | 8.7 (139 reviews) | 8.5 (131 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.1 (37 reviews) | 8.0 (154 reviews) | 7.2 (140 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace

#### 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

### Backupify

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Online Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spanning Backup** | N/A | N/A |
| **Backupify** | 8.2/10 | 59 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | Spanning Backup | Backupify | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Real-time Sync** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (51 reviews) | 
| **Storage Capacity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (56 reviews) | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (52 reviews) | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (50 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Backup Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.3 (29 reviews) | 

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | Spanning Backup | Backupify | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Disk Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Local Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (48 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | Spanning Backup | Backupify | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (38 reviews) | 
| **Security Standards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (52 reviews) | 
| **Encrypted Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (50 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Online Backup

| Feature | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | Spanning Backup | Backupify | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### SaaS Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace** | 9.1/10 | 33 |
| **Spanning Backup** | 8.9/10 | 102 |
| **Backupify** | 8.5/10 | 57 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | Spanning Backup | Backupify | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Real-time Sync** | 8.3 (23 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 8.1 (49 reviews) | 
| **Storage Capacity** | 9.2 (28 reviews) | 9.1 (96 reviews) | 8.8 (52 reviews) | 
| **Remote Backup** | 9.7 (27 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 8.9 (53 reviews) | 
| **Versioning** | 9.7 (30 reviews) | 8.8 (88 reviews) | 8.6 (46 reviews) | 

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | Spanning Backup | Backupify | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Variety** | 7.2 (13 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 
| **SaaS Application Variety** | 8.9 (23 reviews) | 8.5 (88 reviews) | 8.2 (43 reviews) | 
| **Storage Formats** | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 8.8 (85 reviews) | 8.2 (44 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | Spanning Backup | Backupify | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | 9.5 (20 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 7.8 (35 reviews) | 
| **Security Standards** | 9.3 (25 reviews) | 8.9 (85 reviews) | 8.7 (46 reviews) | 
| **Encrypted Storage** | 9.7 (25 reviews) | 9.0 (89 reviews) | 8.8 (47 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - SaaS Backup

| Feature | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | Spanning Backup | Backupify | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Microsoft 365 Management Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spanning Backup** | N/A | N/A |
| **Backupify** | 7.8/10 | 33 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | Spanning Backup | Backupify | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (28 reviews) | 
| **Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | Spanning Backup | Backupify | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (30 reviews) | 
| **License Information** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Storage Insights** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (30 reviews) | 
| **Alerts and Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | Spanning Backup | Backupify | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (32 reviews) | 
| **Security and Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (32 reviews) | 
| **Bulk User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (30 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Office 365 Management

| Feature | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | Spanning Backup | Backupify | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spanning Backup** | N/A | N/A |
| **Backupify** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | Spanning Backup | Backupify | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduled Backups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-Demand Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | Spanning Backup | Backupify | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | Spanning Backup | Backupify | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | 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 Backupify (2):** [Microsoft 365 Management Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/microsoft-365-management-tools), [Online Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-backup)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | Spanning Backup | Backupify | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 34.0% | 37.9% | 26.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 37.7% | 56.1% | 62.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 28.3% | 6.1% | 10.9% | 

### By Industry

#### Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace

- **Information Technology and Services:** 18.9%
- **Computer Software:** 7.5%
- **Financial Services:** 5.7%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 3.8%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.8%
- **Hospitality:** 3.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.8%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.8%
- **Banking:** 3.8%
- **Retail:** 3.8%
- **Other:** 41.5%

#### Spanning Backup

- **Information Technology and Services:** 13.6%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 11.1%
- **Computer Software:** 6.5%
- **Financial Services:** 5.0%
- **Manufacturing:** 4.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.5%
- **Education Management:** 3.5%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 2.5%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.0%
- **Automotive:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 46.2%

#### Backupify

- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.0%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 8.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 6.0%
- **Computer Software:** 6.0%
- **Construction:** 4.4%
- **Education Management:** 4.4%
- **Real Estate:** 3.3%
- **Financial Services:** 2.7%
- **Higher Education:** 2.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 42.3%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace

- [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (732 reviews)
- [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (432 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1349 reviews)
- [Salesforce Backup & Recover](https://www.g2.com/products/salesforce-backup-recover/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (414 reviews)
- [CyberSentriq](https://www.g2.com/products/cybersentriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (391 reviews)
- [Dropsuite](https://www.g2.com/products/dropsuite/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (80 reviews)
- [SpinOne](https://www.g2.com/products/spinone/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (126 reviews)
- [NAKIVO Backup & Replication](https://www.g2.com/products/nakivo-backup-replication/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (353 reviews)
- [Unitrends Backup and Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/unitrends-backup-and-recovery/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (457 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 (1927 reviews)

### Alternatives to Spanning Backup

- [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (732 reviews)
- [Salesforce Backup & Recover](https://www.g2.com/products/salesforce-backup-recover/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (414 reviews)
- [NAKIVO Backup & Replication](https://www.g2.com/products/nakivo-backup-replication/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (353 reviews)
- [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (432 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1349 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 (391 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 (1927 reviews)
- [AvePoint Confidence Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/avepoint-confidence-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (120 reviews)

### Alternatives to Backupify

- [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (732 reviews)
- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (717 reviews)
- [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (432 reviews)
- [Salesforce Backup & Recover](https://www.g2.com/products/salesforce-backup-recover/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (414 reviews)
- [Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-cloud-for-microsoft-365/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (209 reviews)
- [AvePoint Confidence Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/avepoint-confidence-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (120 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1349 reviews)
- [CyberSentriq](https://www.g2.com/products/cybersentriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (391 reviews)
- [MSP360 Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/msp360-backup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (545 reviews)
- [NAKIVO Backup & Replication](https://www.g2.com/products/nakivo-backup-replication/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (353 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace

- Title: [What is the best Backup for Office 365?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-backup-for-office-365) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "https://www.arcserve.com/products/arcserve-saas-backup"

### 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."

### Backupify

- Title: [What is Datto Backupify used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-datto-backupify-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Third party backup of M365 user email accounts, One Drive for Business data, and SharePoint/Team data. "

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/afi-backup-for-microsoft-365-and-google-workspace-vs-spanning-backup-vs-backupify)