Head-to-head · Backup Software
DATASTOR Shield vs BackupAssist
DATASTOR Shield leads on 0 checks, BackupAssist on 0, and 5 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 scoreDATASTOR Shield · 3.4/10
- Free trialonly DATASTOR Shield
DATASTOR Shield scores higher on our rubric for backup software: 3.4 against 3.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #60 and #78.
DATASTOR Shield is the better fit for long-retention backup with self-healing. BackupAssist is the better fit for windows sites needing application-level recovery.
- DATASTOR Shield fits best
Long-retention backup with self-healing
- BackupAssist fits best
Windows sites needing application-level recovery
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Side by side
| Feature | DATASTOR Shield 3.4/10 Visit ↗ | BackupAssist 3.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 3.4 | 3.0 |
| Ranking | #60 in Backup Software | #78 in Backup Software |
| Best for | Long-retention backup with self-healing | Windows sites needing application-level recovery |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $279/unit one-time |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Support | Tickets, Docs | Email, Phone, Tickets |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features DATASTOR Shield 3/4 · BackupAssist 3/4 | ||
| Computer backup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile backup | — | — |
| Server backup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ransomware protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Backup scope | Mixed | Mixed |
| Restore modes | Mixed | Mixed |
| Supported platforms | Windows; client support for Mac OS, Linux, and Unix through standard SMB | Windows |
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| Our verdict | DATASTOR Shield is hybrid cloud backup, restore, archiving, and replication software for businesses. It protects Windows servers, workstations, virtual machines, and selected databases, with support for Windows, macOS, and Linux… Read the review → |
BackupAssist is a business backup and recovery portfolio for Windows workstations, servers, applications, virtual machines, and cloud data. It is aimed at small and medium businesses, government organizations, schools, and other… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
DATASTOR Shield — where it wins
- Source-side global deduplication reduces transferred and stored data.
- Supports disk, tape, NAS/DAS, and cloud storage targets.
- Self-healing, verification, and bare-metal recovery strengthen recovery planning.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales.
- There is no perpetual free plan.
- Database protection is specified for Microsoft SQL Server and Exchange.
BackupAssist — where it wins
- Granular restores for files, applications, Exchange, SQL, and VMs
- Supports local, cloud, NAS, tape, RDX, and iSCSI destinations
- Automated test restores, monitoring, reports, and CryptoSafeGuard protection
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only platform coverage
- The portfolio uses separate products for different environments
- Paid plans start at AUD 55.50 per site per year
- DATASTOR Shield3.4/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial
A business backup platform for long retention, recovery flexibility, and self-healing.
Visit DATASTORFull verdict → - BackupAssist3.0/10 · Paid
A Windows-focused portfolio for granular recovery across systems, servers, applications, and Microsoft 365.
Visit BackupAssistFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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