Windows Backup and Restore vs SolarWinds Backup

Struggling to choose between Windows Backup and Restore and SolarWinds Backup? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Windows Backup and Restore is a Backup & Sync solution with tags like windows, backup, restore, system-image, file-backup, system-restore-point.

It boasts features such as Create full system backups, Restore system from backup, Schedule automatic backups, Backup individual files and folders, Create system restore points, Backup to external drives or network locations and pros including Free and built-in to Windows, Easy to use interface, Reliable backup and restore functionality, Supports scheduled backups.

On the other hand, SolarWinds Backup is a Backup & Sync product tagged with backup, cloud, data-protection, files, databases, analytics, access-control.

Its standout features include Centralized dashboard for monitoring and managing all backups, Support for physical and virtual servers (VMware and Hyper-V), Agentless backups for VMware and Hyper-V environments, File and folder backup for Windows and Linux systems, Application-aware backup of Microsoft apps like Exchange, SQL Server, SharePoint etc, Bare metal restore to dissimilar hardware for servers, Backup to local storage or cloud storage providers like AWS, Azure etc, Built-in ransomware detection, Retention policies and versioning of backups, Email notifications for backup status, Role-based access control, and it shines with pros like Easy to deploy and manage, Good support for both on-prem and cloud environments, Application-consistent backups, Good recovery capabilities, Scales well for large environments, Competitive pricing.

Feature	Windows Backup and Restore	SolarWinds Backup
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Primary Category	Backup & Sync	Backup & Sync

Product Overview

Windows Backup and Restore

Description: Windows Backup and Restore is a built-in utility in Windows for creating system images, file backups, and system restore points to protect files and settings. It provides basic backup capabilities for home users.

SolarWinds Backup

Description: SolarWinds Backup is a cloud-first data protection software that safeguards files, applications, systems, and databases. It offers hassle-free deployment, intuitive dashboards, predictive analytics, and role-based access control.

Key Features Comparison

Windows Backup and Restore Features

• Create full system backups
• Restore system from backup
• Schedule automatic backups
• Backup individual files and folders
• Create system restore points
• Backup to external drives or network locations

SolarWinds Backup Features

• Centralized dashboard for monitoring and managing all backups
• Support for physical and virtual servers (VMware and Hyper-V)
• Agentless backups for VMware and Hyper-V environments
• File and folder backup for Windows and Linux systems
• Application-aware backup of Microsoft apps like Exchange, SQL Server, SharePoint etc
• Bare metal restore to dissimilar hardware for servers
• Backup to local storage or cloud storage providers like AWS, Azure etc
• Built-in ransomware detection
• Retention policies and versioning of backups
• Email notifications for backup status
• Role-based access control

Pros & Cons Analysis

Windows Backup and Restore

Pros

• Free and built-in to Windows
• Easy to use interface
• Reliable backup and restore functionality
• Supports scheduled backups

Cons

• Limited backup options compared to third-party tools
• No encryption or compression for backups
• Cannot backup open/locked files
• Lacks advanced features like cloud backup

SolarWinds Backup

Pros

• Easy to deploy and manage
• Good support for both on-prem and cloud environments
• Application-consistent backups
• Good recovery capabilities
• Scales well for large environments
• Competitive pricing

Cons

• Limited support for platforms other than Windows and Linux
• Advanced features like data deduplication available only in premium version
• Initial full backups can be slow
• Some limitations backing up remote office data over WAN

Pricing Comparison

Windows Backup and Restore

• Free

SolarWinds Backup

• Subscription-Based
• Pay-As-You-Go