Azure Backup vs. pCloud

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Azure Backup
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
Microsoft's Azure Backup is a cloud backup service.
$5
pCloud
Score 7.0 out of 10
N/A
pCloud is a cloud- based digital asset management platform that provides access to all digital content including images,video, audio, documents, and more, anytime, anywhere, on any device. Users can keep important files safe and centralized in one place, and share with team members, clients, etc. across the globe with controlled access and permissions to the digital library. The vendor says that the product has a user-friendly interface that clearly shows where everything is located and…
$29.97
per month 3 users
Pricing
Azure BackuppCloud
Editions & Modules
Storage in GB/Month
$0.0224 to $0.0569
per GB
Backup Instance <50GB
$5.00 + storage consumed
Backup Instance > 50 GB but < or = 500 GB
$10.00 + storage consumed
Backup Instance Instance is > 500 GB
$10 for each 500 GB increment + storage consumed
pCloud Business
$9.99
per month per user (1 TB storage per user, 3+ users)
Business Pro
$19.98
per month per user (2 TB storage per user, 3+ users)
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Azure BackuppCloud
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual pricing.
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
Azure BackuppCloud
Features
Azure BackuppCloud
File Sharing & Management
Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Product A and Product B
Azure Backup
8.7
14 Ratings
5% above category average
pCloud
-
Ratings
Versioning8.712 Ratings00 Ratings
Video files9.16 Ratings00 Ratings
Audio files8.26 Ratings00 Ratings
Document collaboration9.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Access control9.012 Ratings00 Ratings
File search8.010 Ratings00 Ratings
Device sync9.06 Ratings00 Ratings
Cloud Storage Security & Administration
Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of Product A and Product B
Azure Backup
9.0
13 Ratings
4% above category average
pCloud
-
Ratings
User and role management9.013 Ratings00 Ratings
File organization9.010 Ratings00 Ratings
Device management9.09 Ratings00 Ratings
Cloud Storage Platform
Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of Product A and Product B
Azure Backup
8.0
13 Ratings
7% below category average
pCloud
-
Ratings
Performance8.513 Ratings00 Ratings
Reliability8.513 Ratings00 Ratings
Storage Reports7.012 Ratings00 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Azure Backup
-
Ratings
pCloud
7.9
2 Ratings
10% above category average
Dashboards00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Standard reports00 Ratings9.62 Ratings
Custom reports00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
Data exportability00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
Content analytics00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
DAM Features
Comparison of DAM Features features of Product A and Product B
Azure Backup
-
Ratings
pCloud
8.7
4 Ratings
6% above category average
Uploading assets00 Ratings6.74 Ratings
Downloading assets00 Ratings6.54 Ratings
Categories00 Ratings9.22 Ratings
Asset storage00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Asset sharing00 Ratings8.94 Ratings
Asset search00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Embed codes00 Ratings9.82 Ratings
Metadata00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Collections00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
User access00 Ratings9.82 Ratings
Related asset discovery00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
Azure BackuppCloud
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(13 ratings)
6.6
(13 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(3 ratings)
6.6
(3 ratings)
Support Rating
9.7
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Azure BackuppCloud
Likelihood to Recommend
Microsoft
Azure Backup is suitable for companies of various sizes, with varying amounts of data. The cost of the investment should be thought out carefully so that there are no bad surprises with unnecessary files going to Azure Backup. The interface is friendly and easy to configure and it does not require your company to have a backup expert. It is highly recommended for companies with smaller number of servers and better if the servers are already running in an Azure environment.
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pCloud
I need to store and share a lot of files. These include videos and other documents. Before using pCloud, I constantly had to clean up and delete files from my hard drive to free up space for new files. Sharing files and also using files on my website is now easier with pCloud's public folder.
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Pros
Microsoft
  • Azure Backup excels at protecting both cloud and on-premises workloads, enabling organizations to adopt a unified backup strategy.
  • Azure Backup performs application‑consistent backups, capturing full application state, including in-memory data and pending transactions.
  • Azure Backup requires no backup servers, appliances, or tapes. Azure Backup includes multiple built‑in ransomware mitigation features.
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pCloud
  • pCloud helps us to store data very well and it is accessible from anywhere. It makes it easy for anyone to use it and secure the data. It is easy to upload data and access it while having a meeting with our client.
  • pCloud easily stores files from another platform as well like Google Drive or Dropbox. It easily exchanges information like images, videos, and documents. This feature is amazing as it gives access to files from other storage.
  • It had one feature known as pCloud Crypto which gives high-end security to the data when stored. It is highly secure and encrypted. It uses blockchain technology which requires a key to use called Crypto Pass to unlock your data. Really like it.
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Cons
Microsoft
  • Having an admin console that you can use to manage backup schedules across your network would be useful. Going machine to machine to check the current settings is ok but would be better in a GUI.
  • Maybe an agent utility installed on each workstation where the user can specify or customize the backup, perhaps just a set of folders, or ignore certain folders, would be helpful to eliminate garbage in the cloud.
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pCloud
  • pCloud provides a lot of wonderful features, however we've seen a few stutters when using the service
  • Every time we try to download a file, it fails to complete the process
  • The newly uploaded files are not being correctly synced automatically
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Usability
Microsoft
Azure backup is easy to implement, accessible by using the web portal GUI, and has the ability to restore at the file level or the complete VM. We have experienced zero issues with the backup process or performing file-level restorations. We have not restored an entire VM to date.
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pCloud
It is very easy to use, fast loading and the product team keeps adding updates. Like now I can listen to all my audiobooks from a playlist in pCloud. I am ask for files or send files easier than ever before. I also have access to all my files whereever I am.
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Support Rating
Microsoft
One of the differentials of the solution is the high level of guarantee and support of the Azure Backup solution. Microsoft is a reference in a technology company with a highly trained support team and helps us with any questions or technical problems with the tool. Service is fast and efficient with trained engineers.
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pCloud
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Microsoft
Azure Backup works on Azure, the most famous of the cloud systems that the whole world has switched to, which is now a very large part of the Microsoft ecosystem that we have been used to using for years. Therefore, it is less tiring to use the additional service of an infrastructure that we already use, even if it is a part of it, which can be easily integrated with existing systems, which is one of the most important issues we IT professionals pay attention to. For this reason, we wanted to swim in familiar waters instead of another brand.
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pCloud
The reason why we love pCloud over similar tools is because of its neat and clean interface. We also love options for file encryption through pCloud Crypto, which is unavailable on Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive. Also, the upload speed on pCloud is fantastic and it is a lot better than Dropbox or Google Drive
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Return on Investment
Microsoft
  • It allowed us to have our VMs protected very quickly and with simple implementation.
  • It saved us from taking backups from Azure workloads from the on-prem environment, or even deploying a Backup environment on the cloud.
  • It has a low/'controlled' cost as you "pay-as-you-go."
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pCloud
  • pCloud had worked very well for us. It had given the best service and features to us whenever we needed our data. It was there safe and secure.
  • The Synchronization issue is there with pCloud Data Storage. It needs to be updated by the developers if possible.
  • pCloud has helped us with the improvement of our business requirements, as it makes our work easier and fast enough to deliver the project details on time to clients.
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