Compare Windows Backup and Restore Cen and ConnectWise Distribution - Jun 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Jun 10, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Windows Backup and Restore Cen or ConnectWise Distribution?

Windows Backup and Restore Cen is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ConnectWise Distribution, and ConnectWise Distribution is rated higher (85/100) than Windows Backup and Restore Cen (62/100). ConnectWise Distribution offers users more features (7) than Windows Backup and Restore Cen (3). There is a clear winner in this case and it is ConnectWise Distribution!

Looking for the right Backup solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Microsoft Vs. ConnectWise

Microsoft: Microsoft Corporation is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. Microsoft is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues.

ConnectWise: Over the last 28 years, ConnectWise has become the premier business operating system for IT solution providers. Today more than 49,000 IT professionals rely on ConnectWise to achieve greater accountability, operational efficiency and profitability.

Who is more expensive? Windows Backup and Restore Cen or ConnectWise Distribution?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Backup software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Windows Backup and Restore Cen and ConnectWise Distribution.

Windows Backup and Restore Cen accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Windows Backup and Restore Cen is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Backup software. ConnectWise Distribution price starts at $24 per user/month , When comparing ConnectWise Distribution to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Backup software cost.

Bottom line: Windows Backup and Restore Cen is more expensive than ConnectWise Distribution.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Windows Backup and Restore Cen Vs. ConnectWise Distribution based on some of the most important and required Backup features.

Windows Backup and Restore Cen: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

ConnectWise Distribution: Asset Management, Email Integration, Reporting, Rules/Workflows, Data Import/Export.

Target customer size

Windows Backup and Restore is designed for individuals and business users to keep their precious data safe and secure. The software is a viable product for businesses of all sizes and a variety of types.



Windows Backup and Restore Cen

ITQlick rating
(3.8/5)

Windows Backup and Restore, formerly known as Windows Backup and Restore Center, is a backup solution that can help users to create a backup of their most important personal files. Users can choose an individua...

Categories: Business backup.

ConnectWise Distribution

ITQlick rating
(3.2/5)

starts at $24 per user/month

ConnectWise Distribution is a procurement and inventory management solution for businesses of all sizes. It offers assistance in such aspects as purchasing, receiving, product lifecycle management, and ...

Categories: Help Desk, Inventory Management, Production, Procurement, Billing & Invoicing.

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Windows Backup and Restore Cen: 3 Features

Data Import/Export
Basic Reports
Online Customer Support

ConnectWise Distribution: 7 Features

Asset Management
Email Integration
Reporting
Rules/Workflows
Data Import/Export
Basic Reports
Online Customer Support
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
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Windows ...
ITQlick rating
3.8/5
Score
62/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
4
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ConnectW...
ITQlick rating
3.2/5
Score
85/100
Pricing
3.2/10
License pricing
$24 per user/month
Functionality
19
EVault S...
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
6.2/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
4
Carbonit...
ITQlick rating
3.5/5
Score
91/100
Pricing
6.2/10
License pricing
$6 per month
Functionality
9
Norton O...
ITQlick rating
4.1/5
Score
91/100
Pricing
4.6/10
License pricing
$19.99 per year
Functionality
4

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.