Best SaaS Backup (Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace) · 2026
CloudAlly (OpenText) Backup vs 
Datto SaaS Protection CloudAlly (OpenText) Backup vs Datto SaaS Protection: on our data-weighted scoring, Datto SaaS Protection edges ahead (7.7 vs 7.6/10). CloudAlly (OpenText) Backup starts at Custom quote and is best for smbs and partners wanting straightforward per-user or per-gb saas backup with unlimited retention; Datto SaaS Protection starts at Custom quote and is best for msps wanting per-license microsoft 365 + google workspace backup with volume-based discounts. Choose Datto SaaS Protection for the stronger overall track record; consider CloudAlly (OpenText) Backup if its pricing model or fit matches your environment better. Side-by-side table below.
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Six criteria, each scored 0–10 on the same scale from real review data, public pricing and feature coverage. See our methodology →
| Criterion | CloudAlly (OpenText) Backup | Datto SaaS Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| User reviews | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Adoption | 3.8 | 4.4 |
| Affordability | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Feature breadth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Ease of trial | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| CloudAlly (OpenText) Backup | Datto SaaS Protection | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custom quote | Custom quote |
| Pricing model | quote | quote |
| Free trial / tier | 14 days | Free trial |
| Best for | SMBs and partners wanting straightforward per-user or per-GB SaaS backup with unlimited retention | MSPs wanting per-license Microsoft 365 + Google Workspace backup with volume-based discounts |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| G2 rating | 4.4/5 (27) | 4.4/5 (45) |
| Capterra rating | — | — |
| Our score | 7.6 | 7.7 |
You need smbs and partners wanting straightforward per-user or per-gb saas backup with unlimited retention.
You need msps wanting per-license microsoft 365 + google workspace backup with volume-based discounts.
Datto SaaS Protection bills on a quote model from Custom quote (yes trial), while CloudAlly (OpenText) Backup uses a quote model from Custom quote (14 days trial). Because the models differ, the cheaper option flips depending on your fleet size — model both at your seat/endpoint count.
Datto SaaS Protection ships 6 headline capabilities (M365 + Google Workspace cloud-to-cloud backup, 3x daily point-in-time backups, SaaS Defense threat scanning add-on, Per-license (CMQ) billing) and deploys Cloud. CloudAlly (OpenText) Backup ships 6 (M365/Google/Salesforce/Dropbox/Box backup, Per-user or per-GB licensing, Unlimited retention on AWS S3, AES-256 encryption + MFA/OAuth), deploying Cloud.
Datto SaaS Protection holds 4.4/5 (~45 G2 reviews); CloudAlly (OpenText) Backup holds 4.4/5 (~27 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, Datto SaaS Protection edges ahead (7.7 vs 7.6/10). Pick CloudAlly (OpenText) Backup instead when smbs and partners wanting straightforward per-user or per-gb saas backup with unlimited retention. See Datto SaaS Protection alternatives or CloudAlly (OpenText) Backup alternatives.