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# Compare Unitrends Backup vs HYCU R-Cloud

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> Detailed comparison between Unitrends Backup and HYCU R-Cloud. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Unitrends Backup | HYCU R-Cloud |
| **Overall rating** | 4.7/5 | 4.9/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 35 | 28 |
| **Starting Price** | US$349.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Unitrends Backup

Multi-functional IT, hybrid IT teams or individuals working for mid-sized to large enterprises. (MSPs, see msp.unitrends.com)

### HYCU R-Cloud

Mid-Market and Enterprise companies who want the assurance of data backup and recovery yet delivered as a service across their on-prem, public cloud, and SaaS environments.

## Key features

### Unitrends Backup

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Alerts/Escalation
- Archiving & Retention
- Automatic Backup
- Backup Scheduling
- Backup and Recovery
- Compliance Management
- Continuous Backup
- Data Recovery
- Data Replication
- Differential Backup
- Email Alerts
- Encryption
- Incremental Backup
- Policy Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Role-Based Permissions
- Search/Filter
- VM Backup

### HYCU R-Cloud

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Alerts/Escalation
- Archiving & Retention
- Automatic Backup
- Backup Scheduling
- Backup and Recovery
- Compliance Management
- Continuous Backup
- Data Recovery
- Data Replication
- Differential Backup
- Email Alerts
- Encryption
- Incremental Backup
- Policy Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Role-Based Permissions
- Search/Filter
- VM Backup

## Links

- [View Unitrends Backup Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/149362/unitrends-enterprise-backup)
- [View HYCU R-Cloud Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1025184/hycu-protg)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/149362/1025184/unitrends-enterprise-backup/vs/hycu-protg)

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