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Head-to-head · Backup Software

SEP sesam vs MSP360 Backup

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score SEP sesam #5 in Backup Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit SEP sesam
MSP360 Backup #14 in Backup Software 7.7/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit MSP360

SEP sesam leads on 0 checks, MSP360 Backup 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 scoreSEP sesam · 8.6/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

SEP sesam scores higher on our rubric for backup software: 8.6 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #14.

SEP sesam is the better fit for mature enterprise infrastructure backup. MSP360 Backup is the better fit for budget-conscious mixed-environment teams.

  • SEP sesam fits best

    Mature enterprise infrastructure backup

  • MSP360 Backup fits best

    Budget-conscious mixed-environment teams

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Side by side

Feature SEP sesam 8.6/10 Visit ↗ MSP360 Backup 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 7.7
Ranking #5 in Backup Software #14 in Backup Software
Best for Mature enterprise infrastructure backup Budget-conscious mixed-environment teams
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $19.99/device/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days 15 days
Free trial length 30 days 15 days
Deployment Desktop, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Windows, Linux, macOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Web
Integrations 10 integrations 7 integrations
Features SEP sesam 3/4 · MSP360 Backup 3/4
Computer backup ✓ ✓
Mobile backup Not checked yet —
Server backup ✓ ✓
Ransomware protection ✓ ✓
Specs
Backup scope Mixed Mixed
Restore modes Mixed Mixed
Supported platforms web, windows, linux, macos, self_hosted, api Windows, macOS, Linux
Our review
Pros
  • Centralized backup for physical, virtual, application and database environments
  • Immutable storage, S3 Object Lock and offline tape air-gap protection
  • Supports VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox VE, SAP HANA and Microsoft 365
  • 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
Cons
  • Community Edition is limited to non-commercial use and specified system limits
  • Commercial SEP sesam uses quote-based unit or subscription licensing
  • The free edition is not equivalent to the unrestricted commercial product
  • Pro pricing is billed annually per computer
  • Centralized web-console management is limited to Managed edition
  • Managed Backup pricing is quote-based
Our verdict

SEP sesam is backup and recovery software for organizations managing physical servers, virtual machines, databases, enterprise applications and heterogeneous operating systems. It provides centralized administration across Windows, Linux…

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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…

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  1. SEP sesamBackup Software 8.6Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. MSP360 BackupBackup Software 7.7Free plan · 15-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SEP sesam — where it wins

    • Centralized backup for physical, virtual, application and database environments
    • Immutable storage, S3 Object Lock and offline tape air-gap protection
    • Supports VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox VE, SAP HANA and Microsoft 365

    Where it doesn't

    • Community Edition is limited to non-commercial use and specified system limits
    • Commercial SEP sesam uses quote-based unit or subscription licensing
    • The free edition is not equivalent to the unrestricted commercial product

  • 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
  • SEP sesam8.6/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A mature enterprise backup suite with broad recovery coverage and a free limited edition.

    Visit SEP sesamFull verdict →
  • 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 →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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