IDERA SQL Safe Backup vs MSP360 Backup comparison

IDERA and MSP360 are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. IDERA is ranked #78, while MSP360 is ranked #53 with an average rating of 7.0. IDERA holds a 0.2% mindshare in BRS, compared to MSP360’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 33% of IDERA users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of MSP360 users who would recommend it.

IDERA SQL Safe Backup

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

IDERA SQL Safe Backup and MSP360 Backup compete in the backup solutions category. MSP360 Backup appears to have the upper hand due to its comprehensive features and higher perceived value.

Features: IDERA SQL Safe Backup provides robust backup compression, encryption, and centralized management. MSP360 Backup offers cross-platform support, flexible storage options, and advanced scheduling.

Room for Improvement: IDERA SQL Safe Backup could improve its reporting capabilities and enhance cloud integration. MSP360 Backup users suggest better documentation and more intuitive configuration options.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IDERA SQL Safe Backup receives high marks for quick deployment and solid customer support, though users mention a learning curve. MSP360 Backup is praised for ease of deployment and customer service, with users appreciating its guided setup process.

Pricing and ROI: IDERA SQL Safe Backup is viewed as cost-effective with a good return on investment. MSP360 Backup is priced higher but users feel it justifies the cost with its advanced features.

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Categories and Ranking

IDERA SQL Safe Backup

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

78th

Average Rating

5.0

Reviews Sentiment

4.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Event Monitoring (18th)

MSP360 Backup

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

53rd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Backup (42nd), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (30th), MSP Backup (5th)

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of IDERA SQL Safe Backup is 0.2%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MSP360 Backup is 0.6%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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SeniorDB3550

Senior DBA Lead at a government with 10,001+ employees

It has reduced our backup time, however backups do get skipped

I would like to see the pieces that they have put in the web only to be put into the thick client sitting on the desktop client. They moved a lot of the features to their web-based version of it. Because of the large number of databases that we have along with our backup, their web product can't handle it. So, we can't use it. So, we are missing out on a lot of the new features. The way the filtering goes, if you filter on your view, there is no indication that you have made a selection. Unless you can remember day-to-day that you may have something deselected or selected, your view may be different than you expect, and there is no visual indication of it.

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CONRAD FORREST

President at MTS Consulting Group, Inc.

The solution provides the ability to backup all types of cloud drives, is inexpensive, and has decent support

MSP360 Backup provides the backup functionality, but we need to provide the storage component. We can use Azure, AWS, or another provider, but we need to choose the storage provider and create a bucket to store our data. The vendor is making changes to improve the functionality of the service and the separation of storage, but I would like to see more integration and a knowledge base of the tool. Currently trying to understand why the storage is separated and how to implement the storage properly is a challenge. Using the solution incurs additional charges for the device storage and backup which are not included in the service. Unlike other solutions such as Kohl which includes everything at one price. MSP360 Backup can be improved by adding inclusive pricing.

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Pros

"It has reduced our backup time and simplified our backup processes across all the servers."

"The compression, because it drastically reduces the disk space."

"One massive advantage of this solution, as compared to more enterprise products, is that no firewall changes are needed on the client's premises. For the product to back up from the client's premise to the cloud, it just needs port 8 and port 443, which are anyway always open. This was one of the things that made us decide to go with the product. It is very difficult to justify a firewall change for a small client who doesn't even know what a firewall is and how to maintain a firewall, or doesn't have anybody maintaining their firewall. You then have to maintain the firewall. MSP360 Backup takes away firewall change requirements, VPNs, or channels that are needed for the backup."

"The UI is pretty good. It's very simple. That is one thing that we like about this. It's very user-friendly."

"The feature that I have found most valuable is its online backup capacity because you don't have to do an entire backup again and again, it just does whatever you type in, you type a, it goes a, you type b, it goes b. It doesn't take an entire site up again and again. So that incremental and bit by bit backup is important, it is a nice feature here."

"The most valuable feature of MSP360 Backup is its reliability."

"Client-side encryption minimizes worries about data being captured on the back-end."

"Block level transfers have significantly reduced the amount of time for transfers over some other solutions"

"The most valuable feature for me is that I can see what has has been successfully backed up and what not. I do not mean the file or folder view, because that's problematic with GDPR, but I mean which machines have successfully backed up. It's very valuable because you don't have to check the machines. The second feature is that you can change backup settings in the portal."

"Technical support is very good."

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Cons

"The way the filtering goes, if you filter on your view, there is no indication that you have made a selection."

"Make sure you check your backups on a regular basis. Backups do get missed with this tool, for whatever reason."

"I would like to see the pieces that they have put in the web only to be put into the thick client sitting on the desktop client."

"The Linux GUI leaves a lot to be desired. It lacks many of the features of the Windows version and is buggy, but it is still usable."

"We could basically use just a more concise visual dashboard reporting on the status of the various machines."

"The solution needs a better graphical user interface. It's a graphical user interface that is very old-school right now. They could give it a little more modern feel."

"They can add some production backup capabilities and the ability to do single instance back up. At the moment, it doesn't do deduplication on the standard backup. So, the issue is backing up PSG files for customers who have limited bandwidth. The other issue is that I don't like the implementation of the SQL backup. We do use SQL ourselves using a PowerShell script with the VDA tools as a module. That's how we back up. The rotation feature would be nice to have, but I know that they've got it on their dashboard or on their list to look at. They can also do a few tweaks to the dashboard. I would like the reporting capabilities on the portal to be much more granular. Normally, I export it to a text file, and then I run it through a pivot table in order to look at it from a cost-recovery point of view and to see when the backup last ran and if it was successful when it ran two or three days ago. Such a feature would work really well for my market. They can also add a cost-effective backup for Android and Apple cellphones. I've had one or two customers who were looking for this feature. I haven't found this functionality at the moment. I've been looking for a product that does that."

"As for what can be improved, some reports could be simplified so that you know how much backup you have done and what your backup details are. That report is available but it is very tough to get. I would like to know "today I have just uploaded 35 MB, tomorrow I have loaded 10 MB so my trend of backup is increasing.""

"The product could be more user-friendly."

"Maybe implement an easier interface for basic users. For example, a set-up wizard with all the commonly used features as default."

"The main improvement is that it should have GDPR compliance. That's the problematic point. They say they are GDPR compliant, but they are not."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product's pricing is a good value. They have a straightforward licensing model."

"It provides a good cost savings compared to our previous cloud backup."

"MSP360 is vastly cheaper than its competitors and has almost all the same features."

"Its pricing needs improvement."

"Pricing is reasonable although can be quite a large upfront cost."

"We have a very good return on investment."

"The solution is expensive."

"I rate the price of MSP360 Backup a seven out of ten."

"It includes a standard licensing fee. Once a year, there is a rebranding fee. The licensing costs are available on the internet for MSP360 Backup. There is a discount structure where if you have over 50 devices, you get a 50% discount. So, my cost is $2 a license per month."

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MSP360 Backup's most valuable feature is its backup interface.

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What needs improvement with MSP360 Backup?

The product could be more user-friendly. Its pricing needs improvement as well.

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We use the platform for VM and SQL backup purposes.

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Also Known As

SQL Safe Backup

Cloudberry Backup

Overview

SQL Safe Backup helps database administrators to back up and recover instantly across SQL Servers. Unlike its competition, it provides virtual databases with access to back up files without consuming disk space, instant restore, centralized management across SQL Servers, and alert notifications for success and failure of operations.

IDERA

MSP360 Backup is a comprehensive data protection solution designed for businesses of all sizes. It offers a wide range of features and capabilities to ensure the safety and security of critical data.

With support for various storage destinations, including local drives, network shares, and cloud storage providers, MSP360 Backup provides flexibility and scalability. It also offers advanced scheduling options, allowing users to automate backups based on specific time intervals or events.

The solution supports both full and incremental backups, minimizing storage requirements and optimizing backup speed. MSP360 Backup also includes built-in encryption and compression, ensuring data privacy and reducing storage costs. Additionally, it offers easy file and folder recovery, allowing users to quickly restore lost or corrupted data.

With its intuitive user interface and robust set of features, MSP360 Backup is a reliable and efficient solution for businesses looking to protect their valuable data.

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Sample Customers

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