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# SQLBackupAndFTP vs SqlBak Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**SQLBackupAndFTP** [

4.4/5(25)

](https://www.g2.com/products/sqlbackupandftp/reviews#reviews)

**SqlBak** [

4.9/5(12)

](https://www.g2.com/products/sqlbak/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**SQLBackupAndFTP**
Free Trial

**$0** Standalone application with optional Full-Service subscription · Free

**SqlBak**
Free Trial

**$0** month / server · Free

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**SQLBackupAndFTP**
Not enough reviews yet

**SqlBak**
\<1 month

Based on 7 responses

Return on Investment

**SQLBackupAndFTP**
Not enough reviews yet

**SqlBak**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**SQLBackupAndFTP**
Not enough reviews yet

**SqlBak**
Not enough reviews yet

Average Discount

**SQLBackupAndFTP**
Not enough reviews yet

**SqlBak**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**SQLBackupAndFTP**
[
Customer Support (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/sqlbackupandftp/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2301586&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/sqlbackupandftp/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2301560&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complexity (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/sqlbackupandftp/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2301579&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complex Setup (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/sqlbackupandftp/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2301495&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**SqlBak**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**SQLBackupAndFTP**
 ![SQLBackupAndFTP screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/145569/Create-a-Job.png)

**SqlBak**
 ![SqlBak screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/147406/SqlBak-App.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**SQLBackupAndFTP**

8.6

8.617

**SqlBak**

9.1

9.19

Ease of Use

**SQLBackupAndFTP**

9.2

9.217

**SqlBak**

9.6

9.69

Ease of Setup

**SQLBackupAndFTP**

9.2

9.215

**SqlBak**

9.8

9.87

Ease of Admin

**SQLBackupAndFTP**

9.0

9.014

**SqlBak**

9.5

9.57

Quality of Support

**SQLBackupAndFTP**

7.9

7.915

**SqlBak**

9.6

9.69

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**SQLBackupAndFTP**

8.5

8.513

**SqlBak**

9.8

9.87

Product Direction (% positive)

**SQLBackupAndFTP**

7.7

7.715

**SqlBak**

8.5

8.58

Features

Database Backup[Hide 61 FeaturesShow 61 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.7

12

9.5

7

Functionality

Data Backup

10.0(won by 0.2)

10

9.8

7

Backup Automation

10.0(won by 0.2)

10

9.8

7

Diverse Database Handling

9.0

8

9.3(won by 0.3)

5

Integration

Feature Not Available

9.3(won by default)

5

Cloud Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Continuous Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Admin

Backup Management

9.6(won by 0.1)

9

9.5

7

Resource Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incremental Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Database 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

Additional Functionality

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Disaster Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduled/Automated Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Duplicate Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Migration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Local Server Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compression

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup Log

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Server Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Access/Restoration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

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Server Backup[Hide 66 FeaturesShow 66 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compatibility 

File Server Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Database Server Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Machines

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Repository Models

Not enough data

Not enough data

VM Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

Continuous Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Disaster Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Storage Capacity

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Remote Backup

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Differential Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incremental Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access & Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance

Security Standards

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Cloud Data Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Deduplication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ransomware Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Server 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

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Data Loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bare-Metal Restore

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compression

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Duplicate Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-OS

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup Log

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sensitive Data Identification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Retention Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Migration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Format Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer Protocol (FTP)[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

File Management

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Synchronization

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

File Transfer

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Language Support

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

File Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Support

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Security

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Access Control

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Backup[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

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

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Documentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Data Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security and Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deduplication 

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![SQLBackupAndFTP](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_64675229261ff22c3aa258238a825b78/sqlbackupandftp.png "SQLBackupAndFTP")](https://www.g2.com/products/sqlbackupandftp/reviews)

SQLBackupAndFTP

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

66.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

23.8%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

9.5%

[![SqlBak](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_a89198203b9c75cabc3e70efcb9c557d/sqlbak.png "SqlBak")](https://www.g2.com/products/sqlbak/reviews)

SqlBak

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

66.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

33.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

0%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

66.7%

66.7%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

23.8%

33.3%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

9.5%

0%

Reviewers' Industry

[![SQLBackupAndFTP](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_64675229261ff22c3aa258238a825b78/sqlbackupandftp.png "SQLBackupAndFTP")](https://www.g2.com/products/sqlbackupandftp/reviews)
SQLBackupAndFTP

Computer Software

28.6%

Computer & Network Security

9.5%

Sports

4.8%

Marketing and Advertising

4.8%

Information Technology and Services

4.8%

Other

47.6%

[![SqlBak](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_a89198203b9c75cabc3e70efcb9c557d/sqlbak.png "SqlBak")](https://www.g2.com/products/sqlbak/reviews)
SqlBak

Computer Software

33.3%

Information Technology and Services

16.7%

Retail

8.3%

Museums and Institutions

8.3%

Higher Education

8.3%

Other

25.0%

FAQs

## SQLBackupAndFTP vs SqlBak FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between SQLBackupAndFTP vs SqlBak?

SqlBak stands out from SQLBackupAndFTP with higher reviewer ratings, superior support and setup scores, and a unique integration feature.

| | [SQLBackupAndFTP](https://www.g2.com/products/sqlbackupandftp/reviews) | [SqlBak](https://www.g2.com/products/sqlbak/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.4/5 (25 reviews) | 4.9/5 (12 reviews) |
| Ease of Setup score | 9.2 | 9.8 |
| Quality of Support score | 7.9 | 9.6 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Customer Support (2 all-time mentions) | Integration (feature difference) |

### How do the pricing models of SQLBackupAndFTP and SqlBak compare?

SqlBak is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its price-to-quality ratio compared to SQLBackupAndFTP.

- **SQLBackupAndFTP:** In recent reviews, several users describe the product as affordable and providing peace of mind, but do not highlight it as a standout value compared to alternatives.
- **SqlBak:** In recent reviews, many reviewers praise the "perfect price/quality" and "convenient" pricing, with multiple mentions of strong value for money.

### What are the best alternatives to SQLBackupAndFTP and SqlBak?

The top three alternatives to SQLBackupAndFTP and SqlBak are NAKIVO, Veeam Data Platform, and CyberSentriq.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [SQLBackupAndFTP](https://www.g2.com/products/sqlbackupandftp/reviews) | 4.4/5 (25 reviews) | — | Affordable in recent reviews | Customer Support (2 all-time mentions) |
| [SqlBak](https://www.g2.com/products/sqlbak/reviews) | 4.9/5 (12 reviews) | — | Perfect price/quality in recent reviews | Integration (feature difference) |
| [NAKIVO](https://www.g2.com/products/nakivo-backup-replication/reviews) | 4.7/5 (362 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) | 4.6/5 (749 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [CyberSentriq](https://www.g2.com/products/cybersentriq/reviews) | 4.6/5 (397 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |

### Which Database Backup features should I prioritize when comparing SQLBackupAndFTP and SqlBak?

Buyers comparing SQLBackupAndFTP and SqlBak should prioritize Scheduling, Integration, Ease of Setup, Quality of Support, and Meets Requirements.

- **Scheduling:** Both products are frequently praised for flexible and reliable scheduling; SQLBackupAndFTP has multiple recent mentions of scheduling ease.
- **Integration:** SqlBak uniquely offers an Integration feature not present in SQLBackupAndFTP.
- **Ease of Setup:** SQLBackupAndFTP scores 9.2, while SqlBak scores 9.8, indicating SqlBak is easier to set up.
- **Quality of Support:** SQLBackupAndFTP scores 7.9, while SqlBak scores 9.6, showing a significant advantage for SqlBak.
- **Meets Requirements:** SQLBackupAndFTP scores 8.6, SqlBak scores 9.1, with SqlBak rated higher for fulfilling user needs.

### What are the pros and cons of SQLBackupAndFTP vs SqlBak?

SqlBak's headline strength is its high reviewer satisfaction and integration feature, while SQLBackupAndFTP is praised for customer support and ease of use.

- **SQLBackupAndFTP strengths:** Customer Support (2 all-time mentions), Ease of Use (2 all-time mentions), Affordable (1 all-time mention), Cloud Integration (1 all-time mention), Reliability (1 all-time mention), Easy Setup (1 all-time mention).
- **SQLBackupAndFTP trade-offs:** Complexity (1 all-time mention), Complex Setup (1 all-time mention).
- **SqlBak strengths:** Integration (feature difference), consistently high ratings for ease of setup and support, praised for "perfect price/quality" and reliability in recent reviews.
- **SqlBak trade-offs:** Occasional backup failures if any additional storage fails, as noted in recent reviews, but these are typically accompanied by notifications and do not impact overall satisfaction.

### Is SQLBackupAndFTP or SqlBak better for small businesses?

SqlBak is the better fit for small businesses, with higher satisfaction scores and strong value sentiment in recent reviews.

- **SQLBackupAndFTP:** No largest segment data available; reviewers mention ease of use and affordability, but do not highlight small-business fit as a standout.
- **SqlBak:** No largest segment data available; recent reviews emphasize ease of setup, reliability, and strong value for money, which are key for small-business buyers.

### Which Database Backup platform has better integrations?

SqlBak is favored for integrations, as it uniquely offers an Integration feature not present in SQLBackupAndFTP.

- **SQLBackupAndFTP:** No reviewer-cited integrations in recent reviews.
- **SqlBak:** Integration is a highlighted feature difference, with reviewers noting its ability to connect with multiple storage types and manage backup jobs from the cloud.

### How do SQLBackupAndFTP and SqlBak compare on customer support?

SqlBak outperforms SQLBackupAndFTP on Quality of Support by a margin of 1.7 points, with scores of 9.6 versus 7.9.

- **SQLBackupAndFTP:** Reviewers mention customer support positively in 2 all-time mentions, describing the team as "fantastic" and "outstanding" in recent reviews.
- **SqlBak:** Reviewers consistently praise support responsiveness and effectiveness, with multiple recent reviews highlighting quick resolution and satisfaction.

### Which is easier to implement, SQLBackupAndFTP or SqlBak?

SqlBak is easier to implement than SQLBackupAndFTP, with an Ease of Setup score of 9.8 compared to 9.2.

- **SQLBackupAndFTP:** Reviewers describe setup as "very simple" and "easy to use," with multiple mentions of quick installation and configuration.
- **SqlBak:** Reviewers consistently highlight "easy setup," "intuitive interface," and "setup takes minutes," with no significant setup challenges reported.

### Which product has better Scheduling?

SqlBak is rated higher for Scheduling, with reviewers consistently praising its reliability and flexibility.

- **SQLBackupAndFTP:** Scheduling is frequently cited as a strength in recent reviews, with users highlighting flexible scheduling for full and differential backups and reliable automation.
- **SqlBak:** Scheduling is praised in recent reviews for reliability, ease of setup, and the ability to manage complex backup schedules, supported by a higher Ease of Setup score (9.8) and Meets Requirements score (9.1).

Alternatives

**SQLBackupAndFTP Alternatives**

 ![NAKIVO Backup & Replication](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cccf00d10d899724ab03af954e705e90/nakivo-backup-replication.svg "NAKIVO Backup & Replication")

[
NAKIVO
](/products/nakivo-backup-replication/reviews)

 ![Veeam Data Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a179f521693e62ccbdd5f80b4da072ec/veeam-data-platform.svg "Veeam Data Platform")

[
Veeam Data Platform
](/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews)

 ![MSP360 Backup](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c5fb49df9e98424894801262c7f27e7b/msp360-backup.svg "MSP360 Backup")

[
MSP360 Backup
](/products/msp360-backup/reviews)

 ![EaseUS Data Recovery](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_b605095f69f5390884896266390cc108/easeus.png "EaseUS Data Recovery")

[
EaseUS
](/products/easeus/reviews)

**SqlBak Alternatives**

 ![NAKIVO Backup & Replication](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cccf00d10d899724ab03af954e705e90/nakivo-backup-replication.svg "NAKIVO Backup & Replication")

[
NAKIVO
](/products/nakivo-backup-replication/reviews)

 ![CyberSentriq](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4abac4ce8ac735524f9452c7d5b0a50c/cybersentriq.svg "CyberSentriq")

[
CyberSentriq
](/products/cybersentriq/reviews)

 ![Druva Data Security Cloud](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/34523f445f4c9627b92a1a286d23a4ef/druva-data-security-cloud.svg "Druva Data Security Cloud")

[
Druva Data Security Cloud
](/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews)

 ![Rubrik](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9b4e7f81d462a304f9facef2bb74877e/rubrik.svg "Rubrik")

[
Rubrik
](/products/rubrik/reviews)

## SQLBackupAndFTP vs SqlBak

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found SqlBak easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with SqlBak overall.

- Reviewers felt that SqlBak meets the needs of their business better than SQLBackupAndFTP.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that SqlBak is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of SqlBak over SQLBackupAndFTP.