Afi.ai Google Workspace Backup vs HYCU for Google Workspace

Afi.ai Google Workspace Backup9.2Visit HYCU for Google Workspace8.7Visit

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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HYCU for Google Workspace #7 in Google Workspace Backup Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 1 features Visit HYCU

• Afi.ai Google Workspace Backup fits best

  Teams wanting rich SaaS backup controls

• HYCU for Google Workspace fits best

  Teams needing continuous backup and eDiscovery

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Side by side

Feature	Afi.ai Google Workspace Backup 9.2/10 Visit ↗	HYCU for Google Workspace 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.7
Ranking	#3 in Google Workspace Backup Software	#7 in Google Workspace Backup Software
Best for	Teams wanting rich SaaS backup controls	Teams needing continuous backup and eDiscovery
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$5/user/mo	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Tickets, Docs	Email, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA
Integrations	4 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Afi.ai Google Workspace Backup 1/1 · HYCU for Google Workspace 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	Emails, Shared Drive, My Drive, Contacts, Calendars, Tasks
Backup frequency	Custom	Continuous
Retention period	Unlimited by default; custom retention policies supported	Unlimited by default; finite retention can be configured
Restore options	Item, folder, user/account, same account, other account, in-place, new folder, offline export	Emails, attachments, contacts, calendars, tasks, files, folders, Shared Drive, My Drive, and point-in-time recovery
Storage model	Pooled	Not checked yet
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.	Continuous journaling protects Gmail email and attachments Point-in-time, granular, and full recovery options Global search, eDiscovery, legal holds, and air-gapped backups
Cons	Web-only access limits platform flexibility. There is no free plan. The listed monthly price is $5 per user.	Pricing is quote-based rather than published The service is delivered through the web only Integration coverage is focused on Google Workspace
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 →	HYCU for Google Workspace is a cloud-delivered backup and recovery service for organizations using Google Workspace. It protects Gmail email and attachments, Shared Drive, My Drive, contacts, calendars, and tasks. Teams that need… 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.

• HYCU for Google Workspace — where it wins

  • Continuous journaling protects Gmail email and attachments
  • Point-in-time, granular, and full recovery options
  • Global search, eDiscovery, legal holds, and air-gapped backups

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is quote-based rather than published
  • The service is delivered through the web only
  • Integration coverage is focused on Google Workspace

• 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 →
• HYCU for Google Workspace8.7/10 · Pricing on request

  A focused Workspace backup service with continuous protection, recovery, and eDiscovery.

  Visit HYCUFull verdict →