# SQLBackupAndFTP vs Synology Data Protection Solutions Comparison

| | SQLBackupAndFTP | Synology Data Protection Solutions | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 24 | 36 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (65.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (80.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $0 Standalone application with optional Full-Service subscription | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### SQLBackupAndFTP

Pros:
- Customer Support (2 reviews)
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity (1 reviews)
- Complex Setup (1 reviews)

### Synology Data Protection Solutions

Pros:
- Ease of Use (15 reviews)
- Setup Ease (9 reviews)

Cons:
- Backup Issues (7 reviews)
- Backup Failures (4 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | SQLBackupAndFTP | Synology Data Protection Solutions | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (16 reviews) | 9.3 (31 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 9.2 (33 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (28 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 9.2 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.7 (14 reviews) | 8.8 (26 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 8.8 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.5 (14 reviews) | 9.6 (31 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### SQLBackupAndFTP

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: $0 Standalone application with optional Full-Service subscription

Description: Free option if you need to backup only 2 databases without Google Drive, Amazon S3, OneDrive for Business, and other options

Key Features:
- Schedule SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL Backups without interrupting database services
- Backup unlimited number of databases via 
- Send backups to: FTP, SFTP, FTPS, NAS, local, network folder, OneDrive Personal, Box, Backblaze B2, Yandex.Disk

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/sqlbackupandftp/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Synology Data Protection Solutions

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Server Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SQLBackupAndFTP** | N/A | N/A |
| **Synology Data Protection Solutions** | 9.0/10 | 22 |

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | SQLBackupAndFTP | Synology Data Protection Solutions | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Server Backup** | Not enough data | 9.2 (21 reviews) | 
| **Database Server Backup** | Not enough data | 8.0 (21 reviews) | 
| **Virtual Machines** | Feature Not Available | 8.9 (20 reviews) | 
| **Repository Models** | Not enough data | 8.9 (18 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | SQLBackupAndFTP | Synology Data Protection Solutions | 
|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Backup** | Not enough data | 8.9 (21 reviews) | 
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.9 (17 reviews) | 
| **Storage Capacity** | Feature Not Available | 9.3 (20 reviews) | 
| **Remote Backup** | Feature Not Available | 9.2 (20 reviews) | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | SQLBackupAndFTP | Synology Data Protection Solutions | 
|---|---|---|
| **Security Standards** | Feature Not Available | 9.3 (20 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Data Protection** | Not enough data | 9.1 (18 reviews) | 
| **Data Deduplication** | Not enough data | 9.1 (18 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Backup

| Feature | SQLBackupAndFTP | Synology Data Protection Solutions | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 Recovery

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SQLBackupAndFTP** | N/A | N/A |
| **Synology Data Protection Solutions** | 8.5/10 | 25 |

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | SQLBackupAndFTP | Synology Data Protection Solutions | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Formats** | Not enough data | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 
| **Partitions** | Not enough data | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | 7.3 (20 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | SQLBackupAndFTP | Synology Data Protection Solutions | 
|---|---|---|
| **Backup** | Not enough data | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 
| **Storage** | Not enough data | 8.9 (24 reviews) | 
| **File Scan** | Not enough data | 8.3 (24 reviews) | 

#### Security 

| Feature | SQLBackupAndFTP | Synology Data Protection Solutions | 
|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | 8.9 (21 reviews) | 
| **Data Protection** | Not enough data | 8.8 (24 reviews) | 
| **File Deletion** | Not enough data | 8.0 (24 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - File Recovery

| Feature | SQLBackupAndFTP | Synology Data Protection Solutions | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Database Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SQLBackupAndFTP** | 9.7/10 | 12 |
| **Synology Data Protection Solutions** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | SQLBackupAndFTP | Synology Data Protection Solutions | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Backup** | 10.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Backup Automation** | 10.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Diverse Database Handling** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Admin

| Feature | SQLBackupAndFTP | Synology Data Protection Solutions | 
|---|---|---|
| **Backup Management** | 9.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Database Backup

| Feature | SQLBackupAndFTP | Synology Data Protection Solutions | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Disaster Recovery

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SQLBackupAndFTP** | N/A | N/A |
| **Synology Data Protection Solutions** | 8.5/10 | 21 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | SQLBackupAndFTP | Synology Data Protection Solutions | 
|---|---|---|
| **On Premises Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.7 (17 reviews) | 
| **Prior State Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 
| **Recovery Automation** | Not enough data | 8.0 (18 reviews) | 
| **Replication** | Not enough data | 8.8 (17 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | SQLBackupAndFTP | Synology Data Protection Solutions | 
|---|---|---|
| **Local Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (19 reviews) | 
| **Infrastructure Compatibility** | Not enough data | 9.0 (20 reviews) | 
| **Solution Integration** | Not enough data | 8.3 (19 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | 7.8 (20 reviews) | 
| **RTO and RPO Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery

| Feature | SQLBackupAndFTP | Synology Data Protection Solutions | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SQLBackupAndFTP** | N/A | N/A |
| **Synology Data Protection Solutions** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | SQLBackupAndFTP | Synology Data Protection Solutions | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | SQLBackupAndFTP | Synology Data Protection Solutions | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | SQLBackupAndFTP | Synology Data Protection Solutions | 
|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Authentication** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SQLBackupAndFTP** | N/A | N/A |
| **Synology Data Protection Solutions** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | SQLBackupAndFTP | Synology Data Protection Solutions | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | SQLBackupAndFTP | Synology Data Protection Solutions | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | SQLBackupAndFTP | Synology Data Protection Solutions | 
|---|---|---|
| **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):** [Server Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-backup)

**Unique to SQLBackupAndFTP (2):** [File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/file-transfer-protocol-ftp), [Database Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/database-backup)

**Unique to Synology Data Protection Solutions (2):** [Disaster Recovery Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/disaster-recovery), [File Recovery Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/file-recovery-software)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | SQLBackupAndFTP | Synology Data Protection Solutions | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 65.0% | 80.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 25.0% | 20.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 10.0% | 0% | 

### By Industry

#### SQLBackupAndFTP

- **Computer Software:** 30.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 10.0%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 5.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.0%
- **Higher Education:** 5.0%
- **Financial Services:** 5.0%
- **Education Management:** 5.0%
- **Consumer Goods:** 5.0%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 5.0%
- **Other:** 20.0%

#### Synology Data Protection Solutions

- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 11.4%
- **Manufacturing:** 8.6%
- **Consulting:** 8.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 8.6%
- **Construction:** 5.7%
- **Consumer Goods:** 5.7%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 5.7%
- **Accounting:** 2.9%
- **Automotive:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 22.9%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to SQLBackupAndFTP

- [NAKIVO Backup & Replication](https://www.g2.com/products/nakivo-backup-replication/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (352 reviews)
- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (717 reviews)
- [MSP360 Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/msp360-backup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (544 reviews)
- [EaseUS Data Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/easeus/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (392 reviews)
- [CyberSentriq](https://www.g2.com/products/cybersentriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (388 reviews)
- [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (732 reviews)
- [Unitrends Backup and Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/unitrends-backup-and-recovery/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (455 reviews)
- [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (432 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 (1924 reviews)
- [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4302 reviews)

### Alternatives to Synology Data Protection Solutions

- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (717 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1344 reviews)
- [NAKIVO Backup & Replication](https://www.g2.com/products/nakivo-backup-replication/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (352 reviews)
- [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4302 reviews)
- [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (432 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-acronis-cyber-protect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (742 reviews)
- [CrashPlan SMB](https://www.g2.com/products/crashplan-smb/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (415 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 (1924 reviews)
- [MSP360 Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/msp360-backup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (544 reviews)
- [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (732 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### SQLBackupAndFTP

- Title: [How do I backup a SQL database using command prompt?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-backup-a-sql-database-using-command-prompt) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Hello,

Please find more details at https://sqlbackupandftp.com/blog/command-line-arguments-to-manage-an-installation

Thank you! "
- Title: [How do I automatically backup SQL Server database?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-automatically-backup-sql-server-database) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Hello,

Sorry for the late reply. 

Please find more details on how to backup SQL database automatically using SQLBackupAndFTP..."
- Title: [What is SqlBak?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-sqlbak) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "SqlBak is a backup service to backup SQL Server, MySQL Server, PostgreSQL, Azure SQL, and Amazon RDS databases. 

SqlBak has a very convenient Dashboard to..."
- Title: [What is SQLBackupAndFTP?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-sqlbackupandftp) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "SQLBackupAndFTP is a software that backups SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL Server databases, performs regular full, differential, and transaction log..."

### Synology Data Protection Solutions

No discussions available for this product.

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