Head-to-head · Backup Software
MSP360 Backup vs Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows
MSP360 Backup leads on 0 checks, Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows on 1, and 4 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 scoreMSP360 Backup · 7.7/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly MSP360 Backup
- Most featuresVeeam Agent for Microsoft Windows · 4 of 4
MSP360 Backup scores higher on our rubric for backup software: 7.7 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #14 and #18.
Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows offers mobile backup; MSP360 Backup doesn't.
MSP360 Backup is the better fit for budget-conscious mixed-environment teams. Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows is the better fit for free Windows image and system backup.
- MSP360 Backup fits best
Budget-conscious mixed-environment teams
- Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows fits best
Free Windows image and system backup
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Side by side
| Feature | MSP360 Backup 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows 7.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 7.3 |
| Ranking | #14 in Backup Software | #18 in Backup Software |
| Best for | Budget-conscious mixed-environment teams | Free Windows image and system backup |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $19.99/device/yr | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 15 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, Web | Windows |
| Support | Email, Community, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Phone, Docs |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features MSP360 Backup 3/4 · Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows 4/4 | ||
| Computer backup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile backup | — | ✓ (best) |
| Server backup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ransomware protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Backup scope | Mixed | Mixed |
| Restore modes | Mixed | Mixed |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | windows |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows is a backup and disaster recovery application for Windows desktops, laptops, tablets, physical servers and virtual machines. It supports image-based system backups, volume-level backups, file and folder… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows — where it wins
- Free edition requires no license
- Supports image, volume, file and bare-metal recovery
- Targets external disks, NAS, object storage and Veeam repositories
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only platform coverage
- Free edition has fewer capabilities than commercial editions
- Paid editions have no listed public price
- 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 → - Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows7.3/10 · Free plan
A capable free Windows backup tool with broader recovery and storage options in paid editions.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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