Axcient x360Sync vs. Google Backup and Sync (discontinued)

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Axcient x360Sync
Score 3.4 out of 10
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Axcient Anchor allows businesses to maintain an on-premise file server for performance and reliability, while also accessing the same files in the cloud. Axcient Anchor continuously backs up all your files for any point-in-time restore, in the case of accidental deletion or malware.N/A
Google Backup and Sync (discontinued)
Score 7.9 out of 10
N/A
Google backup and sync was used to copy files from their computer to Google Drive's cloud services. Google Backup and sync includes file versioning and collaboration tools. Google Backup and Sync functionality is being replaced by the Drive for Desktop client, a feature of Google Drive. Users of Backup and Sync are encouraged to migrate.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
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Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
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Considered Both Products
Axcient x360Sync
Google Backup and Sync (discontinued)
Chose Google Backup and Sync (discontinued)
because Google Backup and Sync it come up with GSuite already, so purchase GSuite can use Google Backup and Sync along, no need to spend more budget on buying Microsoft office license as Google provides GSheets, GoogleDocs, PowerPoint already, its enough for our daily work on …
Chose Google Backup and Sync (discontinued)
Since the [Google Backup and Sync] works with google/gmail accounts, and most people have a google account already it made it an easy solution to setup and link with most users. The other solutions would have required setting up new accounts for most employees to get them …
Chose Google Backup and Sync (discontinued)
We are using Time Machine back up in Mac too, but not long after, we using Google back up. I think it is generally better to have everything in cloud backup as we can have access from everywhere.
Chose Google Backup and Sync (discontinued)
I think easy of use nicer than Carbonite. There is less admin work that needs to be done to use it.
Best Alternatives
Axcient x360SyncGoogle Backup and Sync (discontinued)
Small Businesses
SugarSync
SugarSync
Score 3.8 out of 10
SugarSync
SugarSync
Score 3.8 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Egnyte
Egnyte
Score 9.3 out of 10
Egnyte
Egnyte
Score 9.3 out of 10
Enterprises
iManage Work
iManage Work
Score 9.7 out of 10
iManage Work
iManage Work
Score 9.7 out of 10
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User Ratings
Axcient x360SyncGoogle Backup and Sync (discontinued)
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
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9.6
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Usability
-
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9.0
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Support Rating
10.0
(0 ratings)
8.2
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Axcient x360SyncGoogle Backup and Sync (discontinued)
Likelihood to Recommend
We work across many industries. Since the product is secure, it has solid application in any thing from construction trades to financial services.
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If we have alot of branches office cross the world in many country and you work mostly with office file, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, I recommend using Google Drive is best, because most of ISP has local Google cache that improve the speed upload or download file and sharing quicker to everyone.
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Pros
  • Support is outstanding
  • The product is designed in a manner that is easy to deploy
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  • Cloud storage
  • Fast updating
  • Works across devices
  • Easy to collaborate
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Cons
  • Billing tools to generate end user invoicing would be very helpful
  • More granular permissions for file sharing
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  • It is a bit slow.
  • It could have multiple backups based on date.
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Usability
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It requires little to no user intervention to get it working properly
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Support Rating
Out of all the IT services companies we use, I would rate Axcient the best support company of the bunch.
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Google support is usually pretty good, never had an issue that required direct communication or support from Google.
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Alternatives Considered
Axcient Anchor is much more efficient, easier to use, and more reliable than OneDrive.
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Since the [Google Backup and Sync] works with google/gmail accounts, and most people have a google account already it made it an easy solution to setup and link with most users. The other solutions would have required setting up new accounts for most employees to get them started, so it saved us that hassle.
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Return on Investment
  • The product fits well with our total solution approach to IT services.
  • There has been no negative impact as our customers like the product and find it easy to use.
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  • It save a lot's of time.
  • Saving a lot's of hassle.
  • User friendly environment.
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