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Head-to-head · Microsoft 365 Backup Software

Microsoft 365 Backup vs Keepit

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Microsoft 365 Backup #5 in Microsoft 365 Backup Software 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Microsoft
Keepit #7 in Microsoft 365 Backup Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Keepit

Microsoft 365 Backup leads on 0 checks, Keepit on 0, and 7 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 scoreMicrosoft 365 Backup · 8.8/10
  • Most featuresMicrosoft 365 Backup · 5 of 6

Microsoft 365 Backup scores higher on our rubric for microsoft 365 backup software: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Microsoft 365 Backup is the better fit for microsoft-first teams wanting native administration. Keepit is the better fit for regulated organizations needing audit depth.

  • Microsoft 365 Backup fits best

    Microsoft-first teams wanting native administration

  • Keepit fits best

    Regulated organizations needing audit depth

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Side by side

Feature Microsoft 365 Backup 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Keepit 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.6
Ranking #5 in Microsoft 365 Backup Software #7 in Microsoft 365 Backup Software
Best for Microsoft-first teams wanting native administration Regulated organizations needing audit depth
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Docs Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance GDPR, ISO 27001 SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft 365 Backup 5/6 · Keepit 1/6
Exchange Online backup ✓ (best) Not checked yet
SharePoint and OneDrive ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Microsoft Teams backup — Not checked yet
Granular restore ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Point-in-time restore ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Ransomware protection ✓ ✓
Specs
Backup frequency Multiple_daily Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Microsoft admin center and Graph API management
  • Granular and point-in-time recovery for key Microsoft 365 workloads
  • Append-only storage helps protect against malicious overwrites
  • Twice-daily automated backups with immutable, blockchain-verified storage
  • Granular, bulk, cross-user, in-place, and point-in-time restores
  • Detailed audit logs, anomaly detection, RBAC, and SIEM integration
Cons
  • Microsoft Teams chat and other Teams-server content are not protected
  • Azure subscription is required
  • Storage charges apply at $0.15 per GB per month
  • Pricing is contact-sales rather than publicly listed
  • No free plan for evaluating the platform
  • Governance Plus adds specialized controls through a separate tier
Our verdict

Microsoft 365 Backup is a cloud backup and recovery service for organizations using Microsoft 365. It protects SharePoint sites, OneDrive accounts, and Exchange Online mailboxes through policies managed in the Microsoft 365 admin center,…

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Keepit is a cloud-based SaaS data protection platform for organizations that need independent backup and recovery for Microsoft 365 and other business applications. It supports Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Power Platform, Salesforce, Google…

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  1. Microsoft 365 BackupMicrosoft 365 Backup Software 8.8Paid
  2. KeepitMicrosoft 365 Backup Software 8.6Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Microsoft 365 Backup — where it wins

    • Microsoft admin center and Graph API management
    • Granular and point-in-time recovery for key Microsoft 365 workloads
    • Append-only storage helps protect against malicious overwrites

    Where it doesn't

    • Microsoft Teams chat and other Teams-server content are not protected
    • Azure subscription is required
    • Storage charges apply at $0.15 per GB per month

  • Keepit — where it wins

    • Twice-daily automated backups with immutable, blockchain-verified storage
    • Granular, bulk, cross-user, in-place, and point-in-time restores
    • Detailed audit logs, anomaly detection, RBAC, and SIEM integration

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is contact-sales rather than publicly listed
    • No free plan for evaluating the platform
    • Governance Plus adds specialized controls through a separate tier
  • Microsoft 365 Backup8.8/10 · Paid

    A Microsoft-native backup service with granular recovery, but no protection for Teams chat content.

    Visit MicrosoftFull verdict →
  • Keepit8.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A compliance-focused SaaS backup platform with deep restore, audit, and governance controls.

    Visit KeepitFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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