Head-to-head · Microsoft 365 Backup Software
CubeBackup vs Datto SaaS Protection
CubeBackup leads on 0 checks, Datto SaaS Protection on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCubeBackup · 9.1/10
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresDatto SaaS Protection · 1 of 6
CubeBackup scores higher on our rubric for microsoft 365 backup software: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.
CubeBackup is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing frequent backups. Datto SaaS Protection is the better fit for organizations backing up multiple SaaS suites.
- CubeBackup fits best
Budget-conscious teams needing frequent backups
- Datto SaaS Protection fits best
Organizations backing up multiple SaaS suites
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Side by side
| Feature | CubeBackup 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Datto SaaS Protection 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #3 in Microsoft 365 Backup Software | #6 in Microsoft 365 Backup Software |
| Best for | Budget-conscious teams needing frequent backups | Organizations backing up multiple SaaS suites |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $2/user/yr | Pricing on request · 14-day trial |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days | 14 days |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Linux | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs | Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | GDPR, 2FA | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features CubeBackup 0/6 · Datto SaaS Protection 1/6 | ||
| Exchange Online backup | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| SharePoint and OneDrive | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Microsoft Teams backup | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Granular restore | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Point-in-time restore | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Ransomware protection | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
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| Backup frequency | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | 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… Read the review → |
Datto SaaS Protection is a cloud-to-cloud backup and recovery product built exclusively for managed service providers. It protects Microsoft 365 workloads including Exchange Online, Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, OneDrive, SharePoint and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
Datto SaaS Protection — where it wins
- Backs up Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace data multiple times daily
- Supports granular, non-destructive, cross-user and point-in-time restores
- Includes search, exports, retention controls and ransomware recovery
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is contact-sales and partner-customized
- Built exclusively for managed service providers
- No free plan is offered
- CubeBackup9.1/10 · 14-day trial
A low-cost, self-hosted choice for frequent Microsoft 365 backups and granular recovery.
Visit CubeBackupFull verdict → - Datto SaaS Protection8.7/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial
A mature, MSP-focused backup service with granular recovery and sales-led pricing.
Visit DattoFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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