Backup, staging and migration for WordPress sites that can't afford a bad day.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49.50/year
- Category
- Backup
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for BlogVault
BlogVault vs UpdraftPlus Premium
BlogVault wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | BlogVault | UpdraftPlus Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | Not rated | 7.9/10 |
| Starts at | $49.50/year (better) | $70/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | 4M+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | 30% off |
| Category | Backup | Backup |
| Vendor | BlogVault | TeamUpdraft |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose BlogVault if…
- Site owners who want managed off-site backups
- WooCommerce stores that need real-time backups
- 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
BlogVault
- Encrypted off-site backups
- One-click restore
- One-click migration
- Real-time backups
- Staging sites
- Multisite support
UpdraftPlus Premium
- Incremental backups
- One-click migration
- Restore individual parts
- Multiple backup locations
- Backup before updates
- Encrypted database
Pros and cons
BlogVault
- Encrypted off-site backups with cloud storage included
- One-click restore and migration
- Real-time backups on the WooCommerce plan
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- No lifetime plan
- Website size limit is 20 GB on the Personal plan
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
BlogVault
PersonalStarts here
$49.50/year
1 site sites
- Automatic daily backups
- 30 days backup retention
- Website size up to 20 GB
Business
$149.50/year
1 site sites
- Automatic backups, 2 per day
- 90 days backup retention
- Website size up to 50 GB
WooCommerce
$249.50/year
1 site sites
- Real-time backups
- 365 days backup retention
- Website size up to 100 GB
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
BlogVault
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.
BlogVault vs UpdraftPlus Premium questions
Is BlogVault better than UpdraftPlus Premium?
On our comparison BlogVault comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, BlogVault or UpdraftPlus Premium?
BlogVault starts at $49.50/year and UpdraftPlus Premium starts at $70/year.
Can I get BlogVault 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