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# Compare SimpleBackups vs Disk Drill

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> Detailed comparison between SimpleBackups and Disk Drill. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | SimpleBackups | Disk Drill |
| **Overall rating** | 4.9/5 | 3.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 26 | 12 |
| **Starting Price** | €34,00 | US$89,00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | No |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Chat | FAQs/Forum |
| **Training** | Live Online, Documentation | - |

## Best for

### SimpleBackups

Developers, startups, and web agencies.

### Disk Drill

Mac OS X users, owners of external storage devices, iPhone and iPad owners, Android device owners, data recovery professionals, and home users.

## Key features

### SimpleBackups

- API
- Activity Tracking
- Archiving & Retention
- Automatic Backup
- Backup Scheduling
- Backup and Recovery
- Continuous Backup
- Data Recovery
- Data Replication
- Data Storage Management
- Disaster Recovery
- Email Alerts
- Encryption
- Incremental Backup
- Monitoring
- SSL Security
- Secure Data Storage
- Status Tracking
- Task Scheduling
- Two-Factor Authentication

### Disk Drill

- Automatic Backup
- Backup Scheduling
- Backup and Recovery
- Data Recovery
- Disaster Recovery
- Encryption
- Incremental Backup
- Monitoring
- Secure Data Storage

## Links

- [View SimpleBackups Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/184422/simplebackups)
- [View Disk Drill Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1012227/disk-drill)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/184422/1012227/simplebackups/vs/disk-drill)

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