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Head-to-head · Microsoft 365 Backup Software

BDRShield Microsoft 365 Backup & Recovery vs CubeBackup

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score BDRShield Microsoft 365 Backup & Recovery #2 in Microsoft 365 Backup Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit BDRShield
CubeBackup #3 in Microsoft 365 Backup Software 9.1/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit CubeBackup

BDRShield Microsoft 365 Backup & Recovery leads on 1 check, CubeBackup on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBDRShield Microsoft 365 Backup & Recovery · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly BDRShield Microsoft 365 Backup & Recovery
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresBDRShield Microsoft 365 Backup & Recovery · 6 of 6

BDRShield Microsoft 365 Backup & Recovery scores higher on our rubric for microsoft 365 backup software: 9.2 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

BDRShield Microsoft 365 Backup & Recovery offers free plan; CubeBackup doesn't.

BDRShield Microsoft 365 Backup & Recovery is the better fit for teams needing Microsoft 365 backup with a free entry tier. CubeBackup is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing frequent backups.

  • BDRShield Microsoft 365 Backup & Recovery fits best

    Teams needing Microsoft 365 backup with a free entry tier

  • CubeBackup fits best

    Budget-conscious teams needing frequent backups

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Side by side

Feature BDRShield Microsoft 365 Backup & Recovery 9.2/10 Visit ↗ CubeBackup 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.1
Ranking #2 in Microsoft 365 Backup Software #3 in Microsoft 365 Backup Software
Best for Teams needing Microsoft 365 backup with a free entry tier Budget-conscious teams needing frequent backups
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — $2/user/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 30 days 14 days
Free trial length 30 days · no card needed 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Self-hosted, Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux Web, Windows, Linux
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Docs
Compliance 2FA GDPR, 2FA
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features BDRShield Microsoft 365 Backup & Recovery 6/6 · CubeBackup 0/6
Exchange Online backup ✓ (best) Not checked yet
SharePoint and OneDrive ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Microsoft Teams backup ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Granular restore ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Point-in-time restore ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Ransomware protection ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Backup frequency Multiple_daily Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Enterprise backs up Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams
  • Granular and point-in-time recovery with immutable storage
  • Web, Windows, and Linux coverage with cloud or self-hosted deployment
  • Hourly incremental backups with unlimited version history
  • Granular, cross-user and cross-domain restoration
  • Self-hosted deployment with web, Windows, Linux and API access
Cons
  • Free Edition is limited to mail, calendars, and contacts
  • Free Edition supports up to 10 Microsoft 365 users
  • Enterprise pricing requires a custom quote
  • Backup storage is customer-controlled rather than included
  • No free plan is available
  • Requires organizations to manage their backup infrastructure
Our verdict

BDRShield Microsoft 365 Backup & Recovery is a backup and recovery product for businesses, IT teams, enterprises, and managed service providers. It protects Microsoft 365 data across user and group mailboxes, Exchange Online mail, archive…

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CubeBackup is a self-hosted backup and recovery application for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. It is designed for organizations that want control over backup storage and infrastructure, with support for services including Exchange…

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  1. BDRShield Microsoft 365 Backup & RecoveryMicrosoft 365 Backup Software 9.2Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. CubeBackupMicrosoft 365 Backup Software 9.114-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • BDRShield Microsoft 365 Backup & Recovery — where it wins

    • Enterprise backs up Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams
    • Granular and point-in-time recovery with immutable storage
    • Web, Windows, and Linux coverage with cloud or self-hosted deployment

    Where it doesn't

    • Free Edition is limited to mail, calendars, and contacts
    • Free Edition supports up to 10 Microsoft 365 users
    • Enterprise pricing requires a custom quote
  • CubeBackup — where it wins

    • Hourly incremental backups with unlimited version history
    • Granular, cross-user and cross-domain restoration
    • Self-hosted deployment with web, Windows, Linux and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Backup storage is customer-controlled rather than included
    • No free plan is available
    • Requires organizations to manage their backup infrastructure
  • BDRShield Microsoft 365 Backup & Recovery9.2/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A flexible Microsoft 365 backup platform, with broad protection reserved for Enterprise.

    Visit BDRShieldFull verdict →
  • CubeBackup9.1/10 · 14-day trial

    A low-cost, self-hosted choice for frequent Microsoft 365 backups and granular recovery.

    Visit CubeBackupFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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