Afi.ai Google Workspace Backup vs GWS Backup

Afi.ai Google Workspace Backup9.2Visit GWS Backup8.4Visit

Higher score Afi.ai Google Workspace Backup #3 in Google Workspace Backup Software 9.2/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 1 features Visit Afi.ai

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GWS Backup #10 in Google Workspace Backup Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 1 features Visit GWS Backup

• Afi.ai Google Workspace Backup fits best

  Teams wanting rich SaaS backup controls

• GWS Backup fits best

  Small teams wanting free self-hosted backup

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Side by side

Feature	Afi.ai Google Workspace Backup 9.2/10 Visit ↗	GWS Backup 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.4
Ranking	#3 in Google Workspace Backup Software	#10 in Google Workspace Backup Software
Best for	Teams wanting rich SaaS backup controls	Small teams wanting free self-hosted backup
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	$5/user/mo	Free
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms	Web	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Tickets, Docs	Email, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA	2FA, GDPR
Integrations	4 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Afi.ai Google Workspace Backup 1/1 · GWS Backup 1/1
Point-in-time restore	✓	✓
Specs
Protected services	Gmail, Google Drive, Shared Drives, Contacts, Calendars, Hangouts chats, Google Sites, Drive Computers folder, Google Directory, Google Classroom	Gmail, Google Drive, Shared Drives, Calendars, Contacts
Backup frequency	Custom	Custom
Retention period	Unlimited by default; custom retention policies supported	Deleted items are retained for one year; version history and vault pruning are operator-configurable.
Restore options	Item, folder, user/account, same account, other account, in-place, new folder, offline export	workspace, account, folder, email, file, different user, download
Storage model	Pooled	Bring_your_own
Our review
Pros	Backups run automatically up to three times daily. Granular, cross-account restores support flexible recovery workflows. Unlimited default retention, immutable storage, and regional choices.	Free licence covers up to 10 workspaces with unlimited accounts Restores workspaces, accounts, folders, emails, files, or different users Supports configurable retention and point-in-time rollback
Cons	Web-only access limits platform flexibility. There is no free plan. The listed monthly price is $5 per user.	Requires self-hosted deployment on Windows, macOS, Linux, or similar environments Storage is operator-owned rather than included with the application Larger licences are priced by arrangement
Our verdict	Afi.ai Google Workspace Backup is a cloud service for protecting organizational Google Workspace data. It covers Gmail, Google Drive, Shared Drives, Contacts, Calendars, Google Sites, Hangouts chats, Google Directory, Google Classroom, and… Read the review →	GWS Backup is a self-hosted backup application for Google Workspace, aimed at MSPs, IT teams, and internal administrators. It protects Gmail, Google Drive, Shared Drives, Calendars, and Contacts, with restoration available at workspace,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Afi.ai Google Workspace Backup — where it wins

  • Backups run automatically up to three times daily.
  • Granular, cross-account restores support flexible recovery workflows.
  • Unlimited default retention, immutable storage, and regional choices.

  Where it doesn't

  • Web-only access limits platform flexibility.
  • There is no free plan.
  • The listed monthly price is $5 per user.

• GWS Backup — where it wins

  • Free licence covers up to 10 workspaces with unlimited accounts
  • Restores workspaces, accounts, folders, emails, files, or different users
  • Supports configurable retention and point-in-time rollback

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires self-hosted deployment on Windows, macOS, Linux, or similar environments
  • Storage is operator-owned rather than included with the application
  • Larger licences are priced by arrangement

• Afi.ai Google Workspace Backup9.2/10 · 14-day trial

  A rich Google Workspace backup service with granular recovery and retention controls.

  Visit Afi.aiFull verdict →
• GWS Backup8.4/10 · Free plan

  A free, operator-controlled backup application for teams with up to 10 workspaces.

  Visit GWS BackupFull verdict →