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

| | Backupify | ShareGate | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 190 | 154 | 57 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (62.8% of reviews) | Enterprise (65.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (37.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Starting at $5,995.00 1 machine activation Per Year | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Backupify

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

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

### ShareGate

Pros:
- Ease of Use (26 reviews)
- Migration Ease (20 reviews)

Cons:
- Lacking Features (5 reviews)
- Expensive (4 reviews)

### 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)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Backupify | ShareGate | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (150 reviews) | 9.1 (115 reviews) | 9.5 (38 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (153 reviews) | 9.0 (117 reviews) | 9.6 (41 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (139 reviews) | 8.9 (106 reviews) | 9.5 (38 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (133 reviews) | 9.2 (91 reviews) | 9.9 (34 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.0 (140 reviews) | 9.0 (105 reviews) | 9.6 (39 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (131 reviews) | 9.3 (85 reviews) | 9.8 (31 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.2 (140 reviews) | 9.6 (110 reviews) | 9.1 (37 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Backupify

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### ShareGate

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Migrate Essentials

Price: Starting at $5,995.00 1 machine activation Per Year

Description: ShareGate’s migration engine combined with migration planning and validation functionality

Key Features:
- SharePoint, Teams, Planner migration workloads
- Environment discovery reporting
- Manual permissions management

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/sharegate/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Online Backup

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

#### Functionality

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

#### Compatibility 

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

#### Management

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

#### Agentic AI - Online Backup

| Feature | Backupify | ShareGate | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Backupify** | 8.5/10 | 57 |
| **ShareGate** | N/A | N/A |
| **Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace** | 9.1/10 | 33 |

#### Functionality

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

#### Compatibility 

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

#### Management

| Feature | Backupify | ShareGate | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | 7.8 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.5 (20 reviews) | 
| **Security Standards** | 8.7 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (25 reviews) | 
| **Encrypted Storage** | 8.8 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.7 (25 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - SaaS Backup

| Feature | Backupify | ShareGate | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Backupify** | 7.8/10 | 33 |
| **ShareGate** | 8.7/10 | 59 |
| **Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Backupify | ShareGate | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 7.3 (28 reviews) | 8.6 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Management** | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 8.7 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Backupify | ShareGate | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | 7.9 (30 reviews) | 8.7 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **License Information** | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Insights** | 7.7 (30 reviews) | 8.5 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts and Notifications** | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Backupify | ShareGate | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud** | 8.6 (32 reviews) | 8.8 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Authentication** | 8.1 (32 reviews) | 8.7 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Bulk User Management** | 7.5 (30 reviews) | 8.6 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Office 365 Management

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

### Cloud Migration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Backupify** | N/A | N/A |
| **ShareGate** | 8.6/10 | 84 |
| **Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Backupify | ShareGate | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Migration** | Not enough data | 9.6 (80 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Variety** | Not enough data | 8.7 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts and Logging** | Not enough data | 8.6 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Replication** | Not enough data | 8.8 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Backupify | ShareGate | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Backup and Recovery** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Integration Variety** | Not enough data | 8.6 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Access and Security** | Not enough data | 8.7 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Real time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Backupify | ShareGate | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Protection** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Migration

| Feature | Backupify | ShareGate | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Backup

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

#### Management

| Feature | Backupify | ShareGate | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Backupify | ShareGate | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Backupify | ShareGate | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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

**Unique to Backupify (3):** [Microsoft 365 Management Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/microsoft-365-management-tools), [SaaS Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/saas-backup), [Online Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-backup)

**Unique to ShareGate (3):** [Microsoft 365 Management Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/microsoft-365-management-tools), [Cloud Migration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-migration), [File Migration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/file-migration)

**Unique to Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace (1):** [SaaS Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/saas-backup)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Backupify | ShareGate | Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 26.2% | 9.8% | 34.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 62.8% | 25.2% | 37.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 10.9% | 65.0% | 28.3% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%

#### ShareGate

- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.1%
- **Financial Services:** 7.2%
- **Government Administration:** 7.2%
- **Oil & Energy:** 7.2%
- **Higher Education:** 5.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.3%
- **Computer Software:** 4.3%
- **Construction:** 2.9%
- **Banking:** 2.9%
- **Manufacturing:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 40.3%

#### 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%

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## Alternatives

### 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 (1348 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)

### Alternatives to ShareGate

- [MigrationWiz](https://www.g2.com/products/migrationwiz/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (276 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)
- [Quest Software](https://www.g2.com/products/quest-software/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [HubSpot Data Hub](https://www.g2.com/products/hubspot-data-hub/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (576 reviews)
- [Agentforce 360 Platform (formerly Salesforce Platform)](https://www.g2.com/products/agentforce-360-platform-formerly-salesforce-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4002 reviews)
- [Automation Anywhere Agentic Process Automation](https://www.g2.com/products/automation-anywhere-agentic-process-automation/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (5561 reviews)
- [Skyvia](https://www.g2.com/products/skyvia/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (321 reviews)
- [Metalogix Content Matrix](https://www.g2.com/products/metalogix-metalogix-content-matrix/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5 reviews)
- [IBM webMethods Hybrid Integration](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-webmethods-hybrid-integration-2025-12-05/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (272 reviews)
- [Cloudiway](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudiway/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (217 reviews)

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

- [Spanning Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/spanning-backup/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (225 reviews)
- [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 (1348 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)

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## Top Discussions

### 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. "

### ShareGate

- Title: [Is ShareGate a Microsoft product?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-sharegate-a-microsoft-product) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It is not, it is developed by another company and works with Microsoft products (and Nintex). "
- Title: [How much does ShareGate cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-sharegate-cost) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "You can find information on pricing for ShareGate (migration and management) by visiting www.sharegate.com/pricing."
- Title: [Is ShareGate free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-sharegate-free) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It is not, they have different licenses available for purchase."

### 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"

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