BackWPup vs Duplicator
Updated 5 Oct 2026. 23 features compared side by side.
Job-based WordPress backup plugin from WP Media with free scheduling to Dropbox, S3, FTP and Azure; Pro adds Google Drive, encryption and a restore…
WordPress migration and backup plugin that packages a site into an archive plus standalone installer; Pro adds scheduling, cloud storage and staging.
Choose BackWPup if…
- You need incremental backups
- You want the lower entry price ($49/yr vs $79/yr)
Choose Duplicator if…
- You need built-in cloud storage and staging sites
- You also want white label
- You want the more complete feature set (86/100 vs 80/100)
- You prefer the more widely used option
BackWPup includes 1 feature that Duplicator lacks, including Incremental backups; Duplicator has 3 that BackWPup lacks, including Built-in cloud storage, Staging sites and White label. Both include 17 of the 23 features we track.
At a glance
Feature comparison
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BackWPup DuplicatorBackups4/64/6
Free jobs run hourly, daily, weekly or monthly.
Lite is manual only; Pro schedules daily to monthly, hourly from Plus.
Pro sync mode uploads only changed files; database always sent in full.
Not listed in the plan matrix; each backup is a full archive.
No real-time backups; jobs run on schedules or manually.
No real-time backup option; backups are manual or scheduled.
Database-only or files-only jobs with folder and table exclusions.
Database-only and filtered backups in Lite; media-only and custom types on Pro plan.
No WP Media-run backup storage; uses your own destinations.
Duplicator Cloud is a separate paid storage plan from $29/yr for 2GB.
Encrypted backups and restores are Pro features.
AES-256 archive encryption and password protection in the free version.
Storage destinations6/66/6
Google Drive is a Pro destination.
Pro destination; Basic allows one cloud destination, Plus and up unlimited.
Dropbox is a free destination.
Pro destination; Basic allows one cloud destination.
Amazon S3 is a free destination.
Amazon S3 available in Pro.
Free S3 destination works with compatible storage providers.
Supports Backblaze B2, Wasabi, Cloudflare R2, DigitalOcean Spaces and other S3 services.
OneDrive is a Pro destination.
OneDrive available in Pro.
FTP and SFTP destinations are free.
FTP and SFTP destinations are Pro-only.
Restore & migration5/66/6
Free restores uploaded backups in one click; Pro restores straight from cloud.
Lite restores a backup from wp-admin in one click.
Pro includes a standalone restore app usable without wp-admin.
installer.php runs outside WordPress; Pro adds recovery-point links.
Migration with URL and database updates is a Pro feature.
Core feature: package a site and rebuild it elsewhere with the installer.
Automatic URL rewriting is part of Pro migration.
URLs and paths replaced automatically; custom search and replace from Plus.
No staging feature is offered.
One-click staging sites on the Pro plan and above.
Free version supports multisite; Pro adds advanced multisite workflows.
Multisite network backups and subsite migration on the Pro plan.
Management3/54/5
Set how many backups to keep per destination.
Local storage keeps the most recent backups automatically; Pro adds per-destination limits.
Job logs can be emailed after backups.
Email alerts for backup issues from the Plus plan.
Managed centrally through MainWP's BackWPup extension.
No central dashboard for managing backups across sites.
WP-CLI commands are included in the free version.
Pro adds wp duplicator build, cleanup and info commands.
No white-label option in any plan.
Installer branding only, from the Plus plan.
Statuses: Yes Pro Add-on Partial 3rd-party No ?
Pricing compared
BackWPup Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Starter | $49 per year, 2 sites |
| Advanced | $99 per year, 5 sites |
| Pro | $199 per year, 20 sites |
Duplicator Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Basic | $79 per year, 2 sites |
| Plus | $199 per year, 5 sites |
| Pro | $399 per year, 20 sites |
| Elite | $599 per year, 100 sites |
Downloads trend
BackWPup
36,276 downloads last week
Duplicator
479,616 downloads last week
Verdict
Duplicator scores higher on our feature checklist (86/100 against 80/100) and includes built-in cloud storage, staging sites and white label that BackWPup does not. BackWPup still has the edge on incremental backups. Paid plans start at $49/yr for BackWPup and $79/yr for Duplicator. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Biggest differences
BackWPup: paid version (Starter). Duplicator: not included. Pro sync mode uploads only changed files; database always sent in full.
BackWPup: not included. Duplicator: via add-on. Duplicator Cloud is a separate paid storage plan from $29/yr for 2GB.
BackWPup: not included. Duplicator: paid version (Pro). One-click staging sites on the Pro plan and above.
BackWPup: not included. Duplicator: paid version (Plus). Installer branding only, from the Plus plan.
Written from the feature, pricing and install data on this page, not from hands-on testing. How we compare.
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FAQ
Which is better, BackWPup or Duplicator?
Duplicator scores higher on our feature checklist (86/100 against 80/100) and includes built-in cloud storage, staging sites and white label that BackWPup does not. BackWPup still has the edge on incremental backups. Paid plans start at $49/yr for BackWPup and $79/yr for Duplicator. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Which has more features?
Duplicator includes 20 of the 23 features we track, against 18 for BackWPup. Feature count is only part of the picture; check which of the differences matter to you.
Is BackWPup free?
BackWPup has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $49/yr.
Is Duplicator free?
Duplicator has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $79/yr.
Feature data last changed 5 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit to BackWPup or Duplicator. Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no cost to you; it never affects our data or rankings.