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# Compare Comet Backup vs MailStore Server

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> Detailed comparison between Comet Backup and MailStore Server. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Comet Backup | MailStore Server |
| **Overall rating** | 4.7/5 | 4.5/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 74 | 23 |
| **Starting Price** | US$19.00 | €295.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) | Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support | Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Comet Backup

IT Providers, Managed Service Providers (MSPs), IT Service Providers, IT Companies, VARs, System Integrators, Backup Providers and in-house IT Teams

### MailStore Server

All small and medium-sized businesses of all sectors and industries who want to keep their emails and attachments available and retrievable for years (for compliance or productivity reasons).

## Key features

### Comet Backup

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Tracking
- Archiving & Retention
- Automatic Backup
- Backup Scheduling
- Backup and Recovery
- Data Migration
- Data Recovery
- Data Storage Management
- Deduplication
- Email Alerts
- Encryption
- Event Logs
- Filtering
- Full Text Search
- Reporting & Statistics
- Task Scheduling
- Two-Factor Authentication
- Web Access/Restoration

### MailStore Server

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Tracking
- Archiving & Retention
- Automatic Backup
- Backup Scheduling
- Backup and Recovery
- Data Migration
- Data Recovery
- Data Storage Management
- Deduplication
- Email Alerts
- Encryption
- Event Logs
- Filtering
- Full Text Search
- Reporting & Statistics
- Task Scheduling
- Two-Factor Authentication
- Web Access/Restoration

## Links

- [View Comet Backup Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/162943/comet-backup)
- [View MailStore Server Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/168793/mailstore-server)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.uk/compare/162943/168793/comet-backup/vs/mailstore-server)

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