Best SaaS Backup (Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace) · 2026
Datto SaaS Protection vs 
Veeam Datto SaaS Protection vs Veeam: on our data-weighted scoring, Veeam edges ahead (8.5 vs 7.7/10). Datto SaaS Protection starts at Custom quote and is best for msps wanting per-license microsoft 365 + google workspace backup with volume-based discounts; Veeam starts at Free tier available and is best for orgs wanting the market-leading backup across vms, servers, cloud, m365. Choose Veeam for the stronger overall track record; consider Datto SaaS Protection 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 | Veeam |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | 7.7 | 8.5 |
| User reviews | 8.8 | 9.2 |
| Adoption | 4.4 | 7.5 |
| Affordability | 5.0 | 9.5 |
| Feature breadth | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Ease of trial | 6.0 | 10.0 |
| Datto SaaS Protection | Veeam | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custom quote | Free tier available |
| Pricing model | quote | quote |
| Free trial / tier | Free trial | Free tier + 30 days |
| Best for | MSPs wanting per-license Microsoft 365 + Google Workspace backup with volume-based discounts | Orgs wanting the market-leading backup across VMs, servers, cloud, M365 |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud + on-prem |
| G2 rating | 4.4/5 (45) | 4.6/5 (700) |
| Capterra rating | — | — |
| Our score | 7.7 | 8.5 |
You need msps wanting per-license microsoft 365 + google workspace backup with volume-based discounts.
You need orgs wanting the market-leading backup across vms, servers, cloud, m365.
Veeam bills on a quote model from Free tier available (free tier available), while Datto SaaS Protection uses a quote model from Custom quote (yes trial). Because the models differ, the cheaper option flips depending on your fleet size — model both at your seat/endpoint count.
Veeam ships 5 headline capabilities (VM/physical/cloud backup, Instant recovery, Immutable backups, M365 backup) and deploys Cloud + on-prem. Datto SaaS Protection ships 6 (M365 + Google Workspace cloud-to-cloud backup, 3x daily point-in-time backups, SaaS Defense threat scanning add-on, Per-license (CMQ) billing), deploying Cloud.
Veeam holds 4.6/5 (~700 G2 reviews); Datto SaaS Protection holds 4.4/5 (~45 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, Veeam edges ahead (8.5 vs 7.7/10). Pick Datto SaaS Protection instead when msps wanting per-license microsoft 365 + google workspace backup with volume-based discounts. See Veeam alternatives or Datto SaaS Protection alternatives.