BackWPup is the easiest WordPress backup and restore plugin that helps safeguard your site and restore backups effortlessly.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49/year
- Category
- Backup
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for BackWPUp
BackWPUp vs Duplicator
Duplicator wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | BackWPUp | Duplicator |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.7/10 | 8.2/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $49/year (better) | $69.30/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 400K+ | 1M+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | 60% off |
| Category | Backup | Backup |
| Vendor | WP Media | Duplicator |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose BackWPUp if…
- Site owners who want scheduled backups to cloud storage
- Freelancers managing a few client sites
- You want the lower starting price
Choose Duplicator if…
- Site owners who back up or move WordPress sites
- Agencies managing several client sites
Features
BackWPUp
- Premium storage options
- Data encryption
- Migration
- Restore app
- Premium support
- Product updates
Duplicator
- Automated scheduled backups
- One-click restore
- Cloud storage destinations
- Recovery points
- Archive encryption
- Staging sites
- Multisite support
Pros and cons
BackWPUp
- Free version available on WordPress.org
- Paid plans start at 49 per year
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Premium storage and encryption included on every paid plan
- No lifetime plan
- Plans cover 2, 5 or 20 domains only
Duplicator
- Free version available on WordPress.org
- Unlimited backups and migrations on every paid plan
- Cloud storage to Amazon S3, Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive
- Trustpilot TrustScore of 4.5 from 124 reviews
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Subscription only; no lifetime plan is listed on the pricing page
- Basic plan covers only 2 sites
- G2 rating based on a small sample of 12 reviews
Pricing plans
BackWPUp
StarterStarts here
$49/year
2 domains sites
- Product updates
- Premium support
- Premium storage options
Advanced
$99/year
5 domains sites
- Product updates
- Premium support
- Premium storage options
Pro
$199/year
20 domains sites
- Product updates
- Premium support
- Premium storage options
Duplicator
BasicStarts here
$69.30/year
2 sites sites
- Unlimited backups
- Unlimited migrations
- Standard support
Plus
$99.50/year
5 sites sites
- Unlimited backups
- Unlimited migrations
- Standard support
Pro
$159.60/year
20 sites sites
- Unlimited backups
- Unlimited migrations
- Priority support
What Reddit says
BackWPUp
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Duplicator
Reddit users compare Duplicator with WP Migrate and note that its portable ZIP export makes sites easy to move. Complaints centre on being asked to pay to import an export and on database connection errors during installs.
BackWPUp vs Duplicator questions
Is BackWPUp better than Duplicator?
On our comparison Duplicator comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, BackWPUp or Duplicator?
BackWPUp starts at $49/year and Duplicator starts at $69.30/year.
Can I get BackWPUp or Duplicator cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Duplicator was 60% off last year.
Both products
Best WordPress Backup and Migration Plugin
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $69.30/year
- Category
- Backup
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Duplicator