MicroBackups vs. Spanning: AI-first protection vs. basic backup
An honest side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right backup solution for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365.
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MicroBackups
MicroBackups delivers AI-powered ransomware detection, WORM immutable storage, unlimited retention, and high-frequency snapshots for both Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 — from $4.99/user/month, with full coverage of every application.
Spanning Backup
Spanning Backup (part of Kaseya) is a straightforward SaaS backup tool for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. It provides basic point-in-time recovery but lacks advanced AI-driven threat detection, immutable storage, and the depth of coverage that modern ransomware threats demand.
Feature comparison
| Feature | MicroBackups | Spanning Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $4.99/user/mo | ~$4–6/user/mo |
| Google Workspace backup | ||
| Microsoft 365 backup | ||
| AI ransomware detection | ||
| Immutable WORM storage | ||
| Preemptive backup on threat | ||
| Unlimited retention (included) | Extra cost | |
| Gmail snapshots | 24×/day | 3×/day |
| Full Entra ID backup | ||
| Bring Your Own Encryption | ||
| Multi-geo storage (5 regions) | Limited | |
| Disaster forecasting AI | ||
| Natural language recovery (NLUI) | ||
| SOC 2 Type II | ||
| HIPAA BAA | Enterprise only | |
| 14-day free trial (no card) | Limited |
Where MicroBackups wins
- AI-powered ransomware detection — Spanning has none
- Immutable WORM storage — critical for admin compromise scenarios
- 8× more frequent Gmail snapshots (24×/day vs 3×/day)
- Full Entra ID and Intune coverage not available in Spanning
- Bring Your Own Encryption for complete key sovereignty
- Disaster forecasting and natural language recovery
- Unlimited retention included — no upsell required
Where Spanning Backup may have an edge
- Part of Kaseya ecosystem — may suit existing Kaseya/IT Glue customers
- Slightly simpler interface for very basic use cases
The verdict
At similar price points, MicroBackups offers a dramatically superior feature set — particularly around ransomware defense, immutable storage, and backup frequency. Spanning covers the basics but leaves critical gaps that modern ransomware exploits. For any organisation that treats backup as a security measure rather than just a compliance checkbox, MicroBackups is the stronger choice.
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