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Josh P.
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Updated January 21, 2026
MSP360 Backup vs N-central: Which is best for you?
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Top Rated
Features
Features
Data Replication
5.0
Cloud Backup
4.74
Backup Scheduling
4.73
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For MSPs
4.78
Real-Time Monitoring
4.47
Real-time Alerts
4.44
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Integrations
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Pros / Cons
- MSP360 offers a flexible, powerful backup platform with support for local, cloud, and hybrid storage.
- Remote management through the web console (especially in legacy versions) lacks polish.
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- I like that Cove sends backups directly to cloud storage that’s isolated and immutable by design, meaning ransomware or local failures can’t easily corrupt your backups.
- The only other main issues I've ran into is user's with large resolutions like 4K on multiple monitors which can overwhelm the viewer and make it starting glitching and crash (albeit this is only for a couple of our CEO/owner levels - but this is important).
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Ease-of-Use
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.4/ 5in the comparison
3.9/ 5
Value for Money
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.5/ 5in the comparison
3.9/ 5
Customer Support
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.4/ 5in the comparison
3.9/ 5
Functionality
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.5/ 5in the comparison
4.2/ 5
Support Options
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Training Options
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
FrontRunners
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Recommendations
Recommendations
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Ideal Customer Size
Small
Medium
Large
Small
Medium
Large
Deployment Options
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad