Comet Backup vs MSP360 Backup

Comet Backup7.9Visit MSP360 Backup7.7Visit

Higher score Comet Backup #12 in Backup Software 7.9/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Comet Backup

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MSP360 Backup #14 in Backup Software 7.7/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit MSP360

• Comet Backup fits best

  Managed hybrid backup for technical teams

• MSP360 Backup fits best

  Budget-conscious mixed-environment teams

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Side by side

Feature	Comet Backup 7.9/10 Visit ↗	MSP360 Backup 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.7
Ranking	#12 in Backup Software	#14 in Backup Software
Best for	Managed hybrid backup for technical teams	Budget-conscious mixed-environment teams
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$19/mo	$19.99/device/yr
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	30 days	15 days
Free trial length	30 days	15 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Web
Integrations	12 integrations	7 integrations
Features Comet Backup 3/4 · MSP360 Backup 3/4
Computer backup	✓	✓
Mobile backup	—	—
Server backup	✓	✓
Ransomware protection	✓	✓
Specs
Backup scope	Mixed	Mixed
Restore modes	Mixed	Mixed
Supported platforms	web, windows, macos, linux, self_hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux
Our review
Pros	Supports files, disk images, servers, VMs, databases, and NAS devices Offers cloud, on-premises, hybrid, and immutable storage options Includes client-side encryption and zero-knowledge key architecture	Free plan includes file and image-based backup Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, servers, VMs, and SQL Server Object Lock, encryption, retention controls, and restore verification
Cons	No free plan is available Mobile backup is not supported Endpoint and storage charges may apply separately	Pro pricing is billed annually per computer Centralized web-console management is limited to Managed edition Managed Backup pricing is quote-based
Our verdict	Comet Backup is a data-protection platform for managed service providers, IT teams, and hosting providers. It covers workstations, servers, virtual environments, SaaS data, websites, databases, and NAS devices through client applications… Read the review →	MSP360 Backup is a cross-platform backup solution for individuals, small businesses, IT departments, and managed service providers. It covers file-level and image-based backup across Windows, macOS, and Linux, with support for local and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Comet Backup — where it wins

  • Supports files, disk images, servers, VMs, databases, and NAS devices
  • Offers cloud, on-premises, hybrid, and immutable storage options
  • Includes client-side encryption and zero-knowledge key architecture

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Mobile backup is not supported
  • Endpoint and storage charges may apply separately

• MSP360 Backup — where it wins

  • Free plan includes file and image-based backup
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, servers, VMs, and SQL Server
  • Object Lock, encryption, retention controls, and restore verification

  Where it doesn't

  • Pro pricing is billed annually per computer
  • Centralized web-console management is limited to Managed edition
  • Managed Backup pricing is quote-based

• Comet Backup7.9/10 · 30-day trial

  Managed hybrid backup with broad recovery, storage, and security options.

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• MSP360 Backup7.7/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

  A flexible backup option for mixed environments, with a free tier and broad restore coverage.

  Visit MSP360Full verdict →