# Spanning Backup vs Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 Comparison
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## AI Generated Summary
- Users report that Spanning Backup excels in **Ease of Setup** with a score of 9.1, making it a preferred choice for teams looking for a quick deployment. In contrast, Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 has a slightly lower score of 8.7 in this area, indicating a more complex setup process.
- Reviewers mention that Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 shines in **Disaster Recovery** with a score of 9.1, highlighting its robust recovery options. Spanning Backup, while still strong at 8.7, does not offer the same level of comprehensive recovery features.
- G2 users note that Spanning Backup offers superior **Storage Capacity** with a score of 9.2, which is beneficial for organizations with large data needs. Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 follows closely with a score of 8.8, but users feel Spanning provides a more generous storage solution.
- Users on G2 report that Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 has a better **Real-time Sync** feature, scoring 8.5 compared to Spanning Backup's 7.9. This feature is crucial for businesses that require immediate data updates and access.
- Reviewers mention that both products have strong **Security Standards** , but Spanning Backup edges out with a score of 9.0 compared to Veeam's 8.9. Users appreciate Spanning's commitment to data protection and compliance.
- Users say that Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 provides a more comprehensive **On-Demand Restoration** experience, scoring 9.0 versus Spanning Backup's 8.9. This feature is particularly valued by users who need quick access to specific data without going through lengthy processes.



| | Spanning Backup | Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 225 | 208 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (56.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (57.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us 1 Per user Per Month | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Spanning Backup

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

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

### Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365

Pros:
- Backup Solutions (20 reviews)
- Ease of Use (17 reviews)

Cons:
- Lack of Backup (10 reviews)
- Difficult Setup (7 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Spanning Backup | Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (158 reviews) | 9.0 (179 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (164 reviews) | 9.0 (178 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.1 (147 reviews) | 8.6 (162 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (142 reviews) | 8.9 (147 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (143 reviews) | 8.7 (164 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (139 reviews) | 8.9 (140 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.0 (154 reviews) | 9.5 (173 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### 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

### Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### SaaS Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Spanning Backup** | 8.9/10 | 102 |
| **Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Spanning Backup | Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 | 
|---|---|---|
| **Real-time Sync** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Capacity** | 9.1 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Backup** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Versioning** | 8.8 (88 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | Spanning Backup | Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 | 
|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Variety** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **SaaS Application Variety** | 8.5 (88 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Formats** | 8.8 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Spanning Backup | Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Security Standards** | 8.9 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Encrypted Storage** | 9.0 (89 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - SaaS Backup

| Feature | Spanning Backup | Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Microsoft 365 Management Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Spanning Backup** | N/A | N/A |
| **Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365** | 8.5/10 | 134 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Spanning Backup | Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.4 (114 reviews) | 
| **Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (120 reviews) | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Spanning Backup | Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | 8.6 (124 reviews) | 
| **License Information** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Storage Insights** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Alerts and Notifications** | Not enough data | 8.8 (123 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Spanning Backup | Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cloud** | Not enough data | 8.2 (109 reviews) | 
| **Security and Authentication** | Not enough data | 8.7 (119 reviews) | 
| **Bulk User Management** | Not enough data | 8.5 (109 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Office 365 Management

| Feature | Spanning Backup | Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 8.2 (10 reviews) | 

### Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Spanning Backup** | N/A | N/A |
| **Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Spanning Backup | Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Spanning Backup | Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Spanning Backup | Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

**Unique to Spanning Backup (1):** [SaaS Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/saas-backup)

**Unique to Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 (1):** [Microsoft 365 Management Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/microsoft-365-management-tools)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Spanning Backup | Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 37.9% | 25.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 56.1% | 57.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 6.1% | 17.3% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%

#### Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365

- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 5.6%
- **Computer Software:** 5.6%
- **Manufacturing:** 4.6%
- **Financial Services:** 4.6%
- **Government Administration:** 4.6%
- **Construction:** 4.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.1%
- **Insurance:** 3.1%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 44.9%

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## Alternatives

### 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)
- [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 (57 reviews)
- [NAKIVO Backup & Replication](https://www.g2.com/products/nakivo-backup-replication/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (352 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)
- [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)

### Alternatives to Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365

- [Backupify](https://www.g2.com/products/backupify/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (190 reviews)
- [ShareGate](https://www.g2.com/products/sharegate/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (154 reviews)
- [Datto SaaS Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/datto-saas-protection/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (47 reviews)
- [AvePoint Confidence Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/avepoint-confidence-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (120 reviews)
- [Automation Anywhere Agentic Process Automation](https://www.g2.com/products/automation-anywhere-agentic-process-automation/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (5561 reviews)
- [CoreView](https://www.g2.com/products/coreview/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (119 reviews)
- [ConnectWise Cloud Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/connectwise-cloud-backup/reviews) — 3.4/5 stars (6 reviews)
- [Orchestry](https://www.g2.com/products/orchestry/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (106 reviews)
- [Teams Manager for Microsoft Teams](https://www.g2.com/products/teams-manager-for-microsoft-teams/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (64 reviews)
- [AdminDroid](https://www.g2.com/products/admindroid/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (34 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### 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."

### Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365

- Title: [What is Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Microsoft is not responsible for your data, which is why it is imperative to use a tool like Veeam Backup for M365 in order to ensure all data is backed  up..."
- Title: [How do I backup my office 365 to OneDrive?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-backup-my-office-365-to-onedrive) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "You can backup your Office 365 data to OneDrive using the following steps:

Login to your OneDrive account.

Create a new folder in OneDrive where you..."
- Title: [Does Office 365 have backups?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-office-365-have-backups) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "They should be"
- Title: [How does Veeam Backup for Office 365 work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-veeam-backup-for-office-365-work) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "A professional Microsoft  ZOOK Office 365 Backup Tool to download emails backup from Office 365 account. It allows to take backup of emails from unlimited..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/spanning-backup-vs-veeam-data-cloud-for-microsoft-365)