HYCU for Google Workspace vs GWS Backup

HYCU for Google Workspace8.7Visit GWS Backup8.4Visit

Higher score HYCU for Google Workspace #7 in Google Workspace Backup Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 1 features Visit HYCU

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GWS Backup #10 in Google Workspace Backup Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 1 features Visit GWS Backup

• HYCU for Google Workspace fits best

  Teams needing continuous backup and eDiscovery

• GWS Backup fits best

  Small teams wanting free self-hosted backup

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Side by side

Feature	HYCU for Google Workspace 8.7/10 Visit ↗	GWS Backup 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.4
Ranking	#7 in Google Workspace Backup Software	#10 in Google Workspace Backup Software
Best for	Teams needing continuous backup and eDiscovery	Small teams wanting free self-hosted backup
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms	Web	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Docs · 24/7	Email, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA	2FA, GDPR
Integrations	1 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features HYCU for Google Workspace 1/1 · GWS Backup 1/1
Point-in-time restore	✓	✓
Specs
Protected services	Emails, Shared Drive, My Drive, Contacts, Calendars, Tasks	Gmail, Google Drive, Shared Drives, Calendars, Contacts
Backup frequency	Continuous	Custom
Retention period	Unlimited by default; finite retention can be configured	Deleted items are retained for one year; version history and vault pruning are operator-configurable.
Restore options	Emails, attachments, contacts, calendars, tasks, files, folders, Shared Drive, My Drive, and point-in-time recovery	workspace, account, folder, email, file, different user, download
Storage model	Not checked yet	Bring_your_own
Our review
Pros	Continuous journaling protects Gmail email and attachments Point-in-time, granular, and full recovery options Global search, eDiscovery, legal holds, and air-gapped backups	Free licence covers up to 10 workspaces with unlimited accounts Restores workspaces, accounts, folders, emails, files, or different users Supports configurable retention and point-in-time rollback
Cons	Pricing is quote-based rather than published The service is delivered through the web only Integration coverage is focused on Google Workspace	Requires self-hosted deployment on Windows, macOS, Linux, or similar environments Storage is operator-owned rather than included with the application Larger licences are priced by arrangement
Our verdict	HYCU for Google Workspace is a cloud-delivered backup and recovery service for organizations using Google Workspace. It protects Gmail email and attachments, Shared Drive, My Drive, contacts, calendars, and tasks. Teams that need… Read the review →	GWS Backup is a self-hosted backup application for Google Workspace, aimed at MSPs, IT teams, and internal administrators. It protects Gmail, Google Drive, Shared Drives, Calendars, and Contacts, with restoration available at workspace,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• HYCU for Google Workspace — where it wins

  • Continuous journaling protects Gmail email and attachments
  • Point-in-time, granular, and full recovery options
  • Global search, eDiscovery, legal holds, and air-gapped backups

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is quote-based rather than published
  • The service is delivered through the web only
  • Integration coverage is focused on Google Workspace

• GWS Backup — where it wins

  • Free licence covers up to 10 workspaces with unlimited accounts
  • Restores workspaces, accounts, folders, emails, files, or different users
  • Supports configurable retention and point-in-time rollback

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires self-hosted deployment on Windows, macOS, Linux, or similar environments
  • Storage is operator-owned rather than included with the application
  • Larger licences are priced by arrangement

• HYCU for Google Workspace8.7/10 · Pricing on request

  A focused Workspace backup service with continuous protection, recovery, and eDiscovery.

  Visit HYCUFull verdict →
• GWS Backup8.4/10 · Free plan

  A free, operator-controlled backup application for teams with up to 10 workspaces.

  Visit GWS BackupFull verdict →