BackUp Xplorer

RATING:

5.0

(15)

About BackUp Xplorer

Backup Xplorer uses backup copies and Version Control to protect work from being overridden or lost. With each file storing its own unique backup routines, priority can be given to more important files. By controlling the backup routines at the file level the user is no long held hostage by File History's one size fits all approach. For multi-user files this is tool keeps track of user generated changes and stores a log of who altered the file. This is the ultimate tool for Microsoft Office users who want to secure their work without relying on operating system backups, or manual saves that create an environment ripe for data loss. Works with: Excel | Word | PowerPoint | Project | Publisher | Outlook

BackUp Xplorer Pricing

This perpetual license is good for two(2) user activations. Try as a trial for FREE for seven(7) days.

Starting price: 

$39.00 one time

Free trial: 

Available

Free version: 

Not Available

Task pane with Backup Xplorer shown in Microsoft Excel.

BackUp Xplorer Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0

Ratings Breakdown

Secondary Ratings

Ease-of-use

5

Customer Support

5

Value for money

5

Functionality

5

Most Helpful Reviews for BackUp Xplorer

1 - 5 of 15 Reviews

Anonymous

1 employee

Used weekly for less than 6 months

Review Source: Capterra

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed August 2021

File History gets an upgrade

PROS

For me, the defining feature of this software is the ability to specify where I can store my backups, and to navigate them easily. The “stock” file history is pretty bad for stepping back through versions, but Backup Xplorer makes this much easier. It’s also cool that it provides a backup history for files outside of the only folders where File History works (Documents, Music, Pics, Videos and Desktop folders are the only folders backed up by File History). Overall I’m pretty happy with this product, I feel like it’s well designed for its purpose, and it fills in nicely some gaps that File History doesn’t cover.

CONS

Only Windows is currently supported for Backup Xplorer

Vendor Response

Fixing "File History's" flaws is exactly what we wanted to accomplish. Thank you for taking the time to review our product.

Replied August 2021

Nick

Construction, 51-200 employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

Review Source: Capterra

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed July 2021

Great program for backing up my work

Has eliminated losing work, a definite benefit as someone who is on the computer all day and has experienced the major headache of losing hours of progress due to technical issues.

PROS

This is a great piece of software for creating peace of mind that my work will not disappear into nothing and I will have to start over due to a glitch in Microsoft products or my computer going down. It is integrated into the programs I use daily so I don't even have to think about it, just do my work as normal and BackUp Xplorer makes sure everything is saved in the background. Would definitely recommend for any company to save duplicating effort when files are lost.

CONS

I did not find any real cons to using this software, it is an easy install and then just runs in the background. No issues so far.

Vendor Response

Nick, thank you for pointing out our strengths it sounds like this is a perfect fit for you.

Replied July 2021

Nikki

Hospital & Health Care, 11-50 employees

Review Source: Capterra

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed June 2021

I love this program!

I was having some microsoft issues last month and actually LOST the majority of two spreadsheets .. the auto -recovery feature captured part of the spreadsheets but not the current information I had been working on in both cases. To have a incremental backup is such a amazing tool. I am in and out of spreadsheets all day, with several open at all times, the peace of mind is the priceless, but the ability to go back and look at different versions of the data has been incredibly useful and time saving.

PROS

To have a dependable back up that is incremental "priceless"!

CONS

I'm not that tech savvy, but I didn't have any trouble loading the program or with the setting. I sure wish I would have had it sooner.

Vendor Response

Lost work is the reason this product exists, we are glad it is working well for you.

Replied July 2021

Andrew

Construction, 51-200 employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

Review Source: Capterra

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed August 2021

Xplorer - Simple Setup, Effective Results

Xplorer gives me added security when I'm manipulating files in my role as Estimator. I always have a backup file in case I lose power or my computer crashes. While it doesn't happen often, I never have to worry about losing information even if I walk away from my work station for extended periods of time.

PROS

Xplorer was a quick setup and install. I set my folder for Backup, and it worked in the background flawlessly.

CONS

I use multiple monitors, and the 'Saved' reminder pop up sometimes gets lost on my screens and I have to hunt around for it before it will let me access my document.

Vendor Response

Andrew, thank you for letting us know about the saved reminder. That function is optional, by going to the setting tab you can turn off the saved reminders.

Replied August 2021

Chad

Retail, 10,000+ employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review.

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed May 2021

Why doesn't Microsoft do this already?

PROS

It takes all the worry out of losing documents or overwriting something I had there previously. Kinda of like Apple's time machine for all my Office documents!

CONS

Nothing. It works great and I really enjoy using it.

Vendor Response

Thank you Chad we appreciate the positive feedback...

Replied May 2021