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Head-to-head · Google Workspace Backup Software

SysCloud Backup vs HYCU for Google Workspace

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score SysCloud Backup #6 in Google Workspace Backup Software 8.8/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 1 features Visit SysCloud
HYCU for Google Workspace #7 in Google Workspace Backup Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 1 features Visit HYCU

SysCloud Backup leads on 0 checks, HYCU for Google Workspace on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSysCloud Backup · 8.8/10
  • Free trialonly SysCloud Backup
  • Most featuresHYCU for Google Workspace · 1 of 1

SysCloud Backup scores higher on our rubric for google workspace backup software: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

On backup frequency, SysCloud Backup gives you Daily where HYCU for Google Workspace offers Continuous.

SysCloud Backup is the better fit for multi-application backup at scale. HYCU for Google Workspace is the better fit for teams needing continuous backup and eDiscovery.

  • SysCloud Backup fits best

    Multi-application backup at scale

  • HYCU for Google Workspace fits best

    Teams needing continuous backup and eDiscovery

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Side by side

Feature SysCloud Backup 8.8/10 Visit ↗ HYCU for Google Workspace 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.7
Ranking #6 in Google Workspace Backup Software #7 in Google Workspace Backup Software
Best for Multi-application backup at scale Teams needing continuous backup and eDiscovery
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $18/user/yr —
Free plan — —
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA
Integrations 9 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SysCloud Backup 0/1 · HYCU for Google Workspace 1/1
Point-in-time restore Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Protected services Not checked yet Emails, Shared Drive, My Drive, Contacts, Calendars, Tasks
Backup frequency Daily Continuous
Retention period Not checked yet Unlimited by default; finite retention can be configured
Restore options Not checked yet Emails, attachments, contacts, calendars, tasks, files, folders, Shared Drive, My Drive, and point-in-time recovery
Storage model Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Daily incremental backups with point-in-time restore
  • Cross-user, app-level, and user-level recovery options
  • Immutable archives, audit logs, and optional ransomware protection
  • Continuous journaling protects Gmail email and attachments
  • Point-in-time, granular, and full recovery options
  • Global search, eDiscovery, legal holds, and air-gapped backups
Cons
  • No free plan
  • New paid accounts require at least 100 licenses overall
  • Some listed pricing tiers have storage limits of 75 GB per user
  • Pricing is quote-based rather than published
  • The service is delivered through the web only
  • Integration coverage is focused on Google Workspace
Our verdict

SysCloud Backup protects data in business cloud applications and is designed for businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions, and IT administrators managing organizational SaaS data. It supports Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Google…

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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…

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  1. SysCloud BackupGoogle Workspace Backup Software 8.830-day trial
  2. HYCU for Google WorkspaceGoogle Workspace Backup Software 8.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SysCloud Backup — where it wins

    • Daily incremental backups with point-in-time restore
    • Cross-user, app-level, and user-level recovery options
    • Immutable archives, audit logs, and optional ransomware protection

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan
    • New paid accounts require at least 100 licenses overall
    • Some listed pricing tiers have storage limits of 75 GB per user
  • 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
  • SysCloud Backup8.8/10 · 30-day trial

    A multi-application backup service with daily recovery points and administration controls.

    Visit SysCloudFull verdict →
  • HYCU for Google Workspace8.7/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Visit HYCUFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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