Best SaaS Backup (Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace) · 2026
CloudAlly (OpenText) Backup vs 
Dropsuite CloudAlly (OpenText) Backup vs Dropsuite: on our data-weighted scoring, CloudAlly (OpenText) Backup edges ahead (7.6 vs 7.1/10). 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; Dropsuite starts at Custom quote and is best for msps wanting m365 + email backup and archiving. Choose CloudAlly (OpenText) Backup for the stronger overall track record; consider Dropsuite 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 | Dropsuite |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | 7.6 | 7.1 |
| User reviews | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Adoption | 3.8 | 5.1 |
| Affordability | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Feature breadth | 6.0 | 4.0 |
| Ease of trial | 6.0 | 3.0 |
| CloudAlly (OpenText) Backup | Dropsuite | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custom quote | Custom quote |
| Pricing model | quote | per user |
| Free trial / tier | 14 days | — |
| Best for | SMBs and partners wanting straightforward per-user or per-GB SaaS backup with unlimited retention | MSPs wanting M365 + email backup and archiving |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| G2 rating | 4.4/5 (27) | 4.5/5 (80) |
| Capterra rating | — | — |
| Our score | 7.6 | 7.1 |
You need smbs and partners wanting straightforward per-user or per-gb saas backup with unlimited retention.
You need msps wanting m365 + email backup and archiving.
CloudAlly (OpenText) Backup bills on a quote model from Custom quote (14 days trial), while Dropsuite uses a per user model from Custom quote. Because the models differ, the cheaper option flips depending on your fleet size — model both at your seat/endpoint count.
CloudAlly (OpenText) Backup ships 6 headline capabilities (M365/Google/Salesforce/Dropbox/Box backup, Per-user or per-GB licensing, Unlimited retention on AWS S3, AES-256 encryption + MFA/OAuth) and deploys Cloud. Dropsuite ships 4 (M365/Workspace backup, Email archiving, eDiscovery, Per-seat licensing), deploying Cloud.
CloudAlly (OpenText) Backup holds 4.4/5 (~27 G2 reviews); Dropsuite holds 4.5/5 (~80 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, CloudAlly (OpenText) Backup edges ahead (7.6 vs 7.1/10). Pick Dropsuite instead when msps wanting m365 + email backup and archiving. See CloudAlly (OpenText) Backup alternatives or Dropsuite alternatives.