Best SaaS Backup (Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace) · 2026
Datto SaaS Protection vs 
Dropsuite Datto SaaS Protection vs Dropsuite: on our data-weighted scoring, Datto SaaS Protection edges ahead (7.7 vs 7.1/10). Datto SaaS Protection starts at Custom quote and is best for msps wanting per-license microsoft 365 + google workspace backup with volume-based discounts; Dropsuite starts at Custom quote and is best for msps wanting m365 + email backup and archiving. Choose Datto SaaS Protection 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 | Datto SaaS Protection | Dropsuite |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | 7.7 | 7.1 |
| User reviews | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Adoption | 4.4 | 5.1 |
| Affordability | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Feature breadth | 6.0 | 4.0 |
| Ease of trial | 6.0 | 3.0 |
| Datto SaaS Protection | Dropsuite | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custom quote | Custom quote |
| Pricing model | quote | per user |
| Free trial / tier | Free trial | — |
| Best for | MSPs wanting per-license Microsoft 365 + Google Workspace backup with volume-based discounts | MSPs wanting M365 + email backup and archiving |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| G2 rating | 4.4/5 (45) | 4.5/5 (80) |
| Capterra rating | — | — |
| Our score | 7.7 | 7.1 |
You need msps wanting per-license microsoft 365 + google workspace backup with volume-based discounts.
You need msps wanting m365 + email backup and archiving.
Datto SaaS Protection bills on a quote model from Custom quote (yes 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.
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. Dropsuite ships 4 (M365/Workspace backup, Email archiving, eDiscovery, Per-seat licensing), deploying Cloud.
Datto SaaS Protection holds 4.4/5 (~45 G2 reviews); Dropsuite holds 4.5/5 (~80 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, Datto SaaS Protection edges ahead (7.7 vs 7.1/10). Pick Dropsuite instead when msps wanting m365 + email backup and archiving. See Datto SaaS Protection alternatives or Dropsuite alternatives.