BackWPup vs Jetpack VaultPress Backup
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…
Automattic's paid real-time cloud backup service for WordPress and WooCommerce, with one-click restores, activity log and site cloning.
Choose BackWPup if…
- You need Google Drive and Dropbox
- You also want Amazon S3 and S3-compatible storage
- You want the more complete feature set (80/100 vs 56/100)
- You want to start with a free version
Choose Jetpack VaultPress Backup if…
- You need real-time backups and built-in cloud storage
- You also want staging sites and multi-site dashboard
- You weigh user ratings (4.5 vs 4.0 on WordPress.org)
BackWPup includes 7 features that Jetpack VaultPress Backup lacks, including Google Drive, Dropbox and Amazon S3; Jetpack VaultPress Backup has 4 that BackWPup lacks, including Real-time backups, Built-in cloud storage and Staging sites. Both include 9 of the 23 features we track. 2 features are not yet verified for one or both plugins.
At a glance
Feature comparison
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BackWPup Jetpack VaultPress BackupBackups4/66/6
Free jobs run hourly, daily, weekly or monthly.
Daily full backups with a preferred time window, plus on-demand backups.
Pro sync mode uploads only changed files; database always sent in full.
Real-time incremental and differential backups after the initial copy.
No real-time backups; jobs run on schedules or manually.
Changes to posts, media, settings and WooCommerce orders back up as they happen.
Database-only or files-only jobs with folder and table exclusions.
Folders can be skipped with a .donotbackup file; no database-only or files-only modes.
No WP Media-run backup storage; uses your own destinations.
Stored in Jetpack Cloud with redundant copies; 10 GB on base plan, 1 TB on Complete.
Encrypted backups and restores are Pro features.
Backups are kept as encrypted, redundant copies on Jetpack's servers.
Storage destinations6/60/6
Google Drive is a Pro destination.
Cloud-only; backups can be downloaded but not sent to Google Drive.
Dropbox is a free destination.
No Dropbox destination; manual download is the only export option.
Amazon S3 is a free destination.
No Amazon S3 destination; storage is Jetpack Cloud only.
Free S3 destination works with compatible storage providers.
No S3-compatible storage destinations.
OneDrive is a Pro destination.
No OneDrive destination.
FTP and SFTP destinations are free.
Server credentials are used for restores and cloning, not as a backup destination.
Restore & migration5/65/6
Free restores uploaded backups in one click; Pro restores straight from cloud.
One-click restores from the plugin, Jetpack Cloud or the mobile app.
Pro includes a standalone restore app usable without wp-admin.
Restore from Jetpack Cloud using server credentials even if the host is down.
Migration with URL and database updates is a Pro feature.
Clone or migrate to another host or address via SSH/SFTP/FTP credentials.
Automatic URL rewriting is part of Pro migration.
Path changes are handled when cloning to a new address; no standalone search-replace tool.
No staging feature is offered.
Can clone to a test environment, but there is no push-to-live merge.
Free version supports multisite; Pro adds advanced multisite workflows.
Jetpack says VaultPress Backup does not currently support WordPress multisite.
Management3/52/5
Set how many backups to keep per destination.
Retention is fixed by plan and storage (30 days base, 1 year on Complete); not user-set.
Job logs can be emailed after backups.
Could not confirm backup success/failure email reports in Jetpack documentation.
Managed centrally through MainWP's BackWPup extension.
Free Jetpack Manage dashboard handles backups and restores across client sites.
WP-CLI commands are included in the free version.
No WP-CLI commands for backups or restores found in Jetpack Backup docs.
No white-label option in any plan.
No white-label option for the plugin or Jetpack Manage is offered.
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 |
Jetpack VaultPress Backup Premium
| VaultPress Backup | $119.40 per year, 1 site |
|---|---|
| Jetpack Security | $239.40 per year, 1 site |
| Jetpack Complete | $599.40 per year, 1 site |
Downloads trend
BackWPup
36,276 downloads last week
Jetpack VaultPress Backup
1,380 downloads last week
Verdict
BackWPup scores higher on our feature checklist (80/100 against 56/100) and includes Google Drive, Dropbox and Amazon S3 that Jetpack VaultPress Backup does not. Jetpack VaultPress Backup still has the edge on real-time backups and built-in cloud storage. Only BackWPup has a free version. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Biggest differences
BackWPup: not included. Jetpack VaultPress Backup: included. Changes to posts, media, settings and WooCommerce orders back up as they happen.
BackWPup: not included. Jetpack VaultPress Backup: included. Stored in Jetpack Cloud with redundant copies; 10 GB on base plan, 1 TB on Complete.
BackWPup: paid version (Starter). Jetpack VaultPress Backup: not included. Google Drive is a Pro destination.
BackWPup: included. Jetpack VaultPress Backup: not included. Dropbox is a free destination.
BackWPup: included. Jetpack VaultPress Backup: not included. Amazon S3 is a free destination.
BackWPup: included. Jetpack VaultPress Backup: not included. Free S3 destination works with compatible storage providers.
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FAQ
Which is better, BackWPup or Jetpack VaultPress Backup?
BackWPup scores higher on our feature checklist (80/100 against 56/100) and includes Google Drive, Dropbox and Amazon S3 that Jetpack VaultPress Backup does not. Jetpack VaultPress Backup still has the edge on real-time backups and built-in cloud storage. Only BackWPup has a free version. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Which has more features?
BackWPup includes 18 of the 23 features we track, against 13 for Jetpack VaultPress Backup. 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 Jetpack VaultPress Backup free?
Jetpack VaultPress Backup is premium only. Paid plans start at $119.40/yr.
Feature data last changed 5 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit to BackWPup or Jetpack VaultPress Backup. Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no cost to you; it never affects our data or rankings.