Head-to-head · SaaS Backup Software
Afi SaaS Backup vs CubeBackup
Afi SaaS Backup leads on 0 checks, CubeBackup on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAfi SaaS Backup · 9.2/10
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresAfi SaaS Backup · 2 of 2
Afi SaaS Backup scores higher on our rubric for saas backup software: 9.2 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.
On restore scope, CubeBackup gives you Point-in-time where Afi SaaS Backup offers Item-level.
Afi SaaS Backup is the better fit for broad SaaS coverage and security-focused backup. CubeBackup is the better fit for affordable Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 backup.
- Afi SaaS Backup fits best
Broad SaaS coverage and security-focused backup
- CubeBackup fits best
Affordable Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 backup
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Side by side
| Feature | Afi SaaS Backup 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | CubeBackup 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #3 in SaaS Backup Software | #5 in SaaS Backup Software |
| Best for | Broad SaaS coverage and security-focused backup | Affordable Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 backup |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $2/user/yr |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Self-hosted, Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Windows, Linux |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA | GDPR, 2FA |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Afi SaaS Backup 2/2 · CubeBackup 1/2 | ||
| Ransomware protection | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Audit logs | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Supported SaaS apps | Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Kubernetes | Gmail, Google Drive, Shared drives, Google Calendar, Google Contacts, Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, Teams channel posts |
| Backup frequency | Multiple times daily | Multiple times daily |
| Retention period | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Restore scope | Item-level | Point-in-time |
| Included storage | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Afi SaaS Backup is a cloud-based backup and recovery service for organizations protecting data across SaaS applications and cloud workloads. The SaaS Backup plan covers Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, while Data Platform extends… Read the review → |
CubeBackup is a self-hosted backup and recovery application for organizations using Google Workspace or Microsoft 365. It covers Gmail, Google Drive, Shared drives, Google Calendar, Google Contacts, Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Afi SaaS Backup — where it wins
- Backups up to three times daily with point-in-time recovery
- Immutable storage and AI-based ransomware detection
- Item-level, account-level, and self-service recovery options
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is offered
- The 14-day trial may be short for complex evaluations
- Coverage and capabilities vary between the two plans
CubeBackup — where it wins
- Hourly incremental backups with unlimited version history
- Granular, cross-user, and cross-domain point-in-time restores
- AES/RSA encryption, HTTPS/TLS, and immutable audit logging
Where it doesn't
- Backup storage is customer-controlled and not included
- No free plan; licensing is billed annually
- Self-hosted deployment requires customer-managed infrastructure
- Afi SaaS Backup9.2/10 · 14-day trial
A security-focused backup service covering SaaS apps and cloud workloads.
Visit AfiFull verdict → - CubeBackup8.9/10 · 14-day trial
Affordable, storage-controlled backup with granular recovery for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365.
Visit CubeBackupFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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