Head-to-head · Backup Software
BackWPup vs Backuply
BackWPup leads on 0 checks, Backuply on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBackWPup · 3.7/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresBackuply · 2 of 4
BackWPup scores higher on our rubric for backup software: 3.7 against 3.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #57 and #64.
Backuply offers server backup; BackWPup doesn't.
BackWPup is the better fit for wordPress site owners wanting broad backup automation. Backuply is the better fit for hosting providers and WordPress operators.
- BackWPup fits best
WordPress site owners wanting broad backup automation
- Backuply fits best
Hosting providers and WordPress operators
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Side by side
| Feature | BackWPup 3.7/10 Visit ↗ | Backuply 3.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 3.7 | 3.0 |
| Ranking | #57 in Backup Software | #64 in Backup Software |
| Best for | WordPress site owners wanting broad backup automation | Hosting providers and WordPress operators |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $49/yr | $18/site/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Tickets, Community, Docs | Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 11 integrations | 9 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features BackWPup 0/4 · Backuply 2/4 | ||
| Computer backup | — | — |
| Mobile backup | — | — |
| Server backup | — | ✓ (best) |
| Ransomware protection | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Backup scope | Mixed | Mixed |
| Restore modes | Mixed | Mixed |
| Supported platforms | web, self_hosted | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | BackWPup is an open-source WordPress plugin for automating website backups, storing copies locally or in cloud destinations, and restoring files and databases. It suits WordPress site owners, professionals, agencies, and businesses that… Read the review → |
Backuply is a backup product family for hosting providers and WordPress site owners. Its server offering supports Webuzo, cPanel, and DirectAdmin, while the WordPress plugin covers scheduled backups, restoration, migration, cloning, cloud… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
BackWPup — where it wins
- Automates hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly backups
- Supports database, file, local, and cloud backups
- Includes encryption, restoration, migration, and multisite support
Where it doesn't
- Coverage is limited to WordPress sites
- Paid plans are billed annually
- Advanced capabilities are focused on the WordPress ecosystem
Backuply — where it wins
- Selective restoration covers files, databases, email, SSL, and cron jobs.
- Supports cPanel, DirectAdmin, Webuzo, and multiple remote destinations.
- Includes WordPress migration, cloning, APIs, CLI, and self-service restore.
Where it doesn't
- Free server access requires an active Softaculous license.
- Server and WordPress products use separate licensing models.
- Some WordPress plans limit licenses or cloud storage by tier.
- BackWPup3.7/10 · Free plan
A broad WordPress backup tool with free core features and paid storage, encryption, and support.
Visit BackWPupFull verdict → - Backuply3.0/10 · Free plan
A focused backup suite for hosting environments, with server and WordPress coverage.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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