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Head-to-head · Website Backup Services

Backuply vs WP STAGING

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Backuply #2 in Website Backup Services 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Backuply
WP STAGING #4 in Website Backup Services 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit WP STAGING

Backuply leads on 0 checks, WP STAGING on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBackuply · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth

Backuply scores higher on our rubric for website backup services: 9.2 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Backuply is the better fit for server and WordPress backup administration. WP STAGING is the better fit for wordPress backup plus staging environments.

  • Backuply fits best

    Server and WordPress backup administration

  • WP STAGING fits best

    WordPress backup plus staging environments

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Side by side

Feature Backuply 9.2/10 Visit ↗ WP STAGING 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.9
Ranking #2 in Website Backup Services #4 in Website Backup Services
Best for Server and WordPress backup administration WordPress backup plus staging environments
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $18/site/yr €89/site/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms Web Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Tickets, Community, Docs Tickets, Email, Community, Docs
Compliance 2FA GDPR
Integrations 9 integrations 9 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Backuply 0/3 · WP STAGING 0/3
Database backup Not checked yet Not checked yet
One-click restore Not checked yet Not checked yet
Staging restore Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Backup frequency Not checked yet Not checked yet
Retention period Not checked yet Not checked yet
Backup scope Not checked yet Not checked yet
Storage model Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Full and incremental backups with selective restoration
  • Local and remote destinations, including S3 and cloud storage
  • Server APIs, CLI, WordPress migration, and cloning
  • Full or partial backups for databases, plugins, themes, and media
  • Staging cloning with push-to-live deployment
  • Remote storage, multisite support, CLI automation, and standalone restore
Cons
  • Server free access requires an active Softaculous license
  • WordPress plans use separate annual site-based licensing
  • Cloud storage limits vary by WordPress plan
  • Paid annual plans start at €89 per site
  • The Free plan includes one daily backup
  • The Free plan restores only on the same site
Our verdict

Backuply is a backup product family for hosting providers and WordPress site owners. Its server product supports Webuzo, cPanel, and DirectAdmin, while its WordPress plugin covers local and remote backups, restoration, migration, cloning,…

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WP STAGING is a WordPress plugin for backing up files and databases, creating staging sites, restoring websites, and migrating them between servers or domains. It suits WordPress site owners, developers, and agencies that need both backup…

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  1. BackuplyWebsite Backup Services 9.2Free plan
  2. WP STAGINGWebsite Backup Services 8.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Backuply — where it wins

    • Full and incremental backups with selective restoration
    • Local and remote destinations, including S3 and cloud storage
    • Server APIs, CLI, WordPress migration, and cloning

    Where it doesn't

    • Server free access requires an active Softaculous license
    • WordPress plans use separate annual site-based licensing
    • Cloud storage limits vary by WordPress plan

  • WP STAGING — where it wins

    • Full or partial backups for databases, plugins, themes, and media
    • Staging cloning with push-to-live deployment
    • Remote storage, multisite support, CLI automation, and standalone restore

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid annual plans start at €89 per site
    • The Free plan includes one daily backup
    • The Free plan restores only on the same site

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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