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 UpdraftPlus Premium
UpdraftPlus Premium 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 | UpdraftPlus Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $49/year (better) | $70/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 400K+ | 4M+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | 30% off |
| Category | Backup | Backup |
| Vendor | WP Media | TeamUpdraft |
| 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 UpdraftPlus Premium if…
- Site owners who need migrations and multi-location backups
- Agencies managing many client sites
Features
BackWPUp
- Premium storage options
- Data encryption
- Migration
- Restore app
- Premium support
- Product updates
UpdraftPlus Premium
- Incremental backups
- One-click migration
- Restore individual parts
- Multiple backup locations
- Backup before updates
- Encrypted database
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
UpdraftPlus Premium
- The free version covers scheduled backups
- Migration and incremental backups are included in Premium
- Plans run from 2 sites to unlimited sites, with a 14-day money-back period
- Premium updates are included for one year per license
- Storage is 1GB on the Personal to Enterprise plans
- The Gold plan costs $399 per year
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
UpdraftPlus Premium
PersonalStarts here
$70/year
2 sites
- 2 premium site licences
- Basic staging
- 1 year of premium updates
Business
$95/year
10 sites
- 10 premium site licences
- Standard staging
- Premium support
Agency
$145/year
35 sites
- 35 premium site licences
- Advanced staging
- Premium support
What Reddit says
BackWPUp
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
UpdraftPlus Premium
Recent Reddit threads about UpdraftPlus focus on a security incident: attackers used UpdraftCentral connection keys exposed in a TeamUpdraft breach to install malicious plugins. Users also report backups slowing, stalling or silently stopping after the incident.
BackWPUp vs UpdraftPlus Premium questions
Is BackWPUp better than UpdraftPlus Premium?
On our comparison UpdraftPlus Premium comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, BackWPUp or UpdraftPlus Premium?
BackWPUp starts at $49/year and UpdraftPlus Premium starts at $70/year.
Can I get BackWPUp or UpdraftPlus Premium cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. UpdraftPlus Premium was 30% off last year.
Both products
UpdraftPlus Premium adds migration, staging and extra backup features to the free UpdraftPlus backup plugin.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $70/year
- Category
- Backup
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for UpdraftPlus Premium