MyPC Backup vs. SOS Challenge

Online backup services offered by SOS are gradually becoming popular, and the service has proved to be reliable as well as efficient, as rated by most users. Protection of your online personal data and offsite version storage are two essential features any good online backup provider must have, and Carbonite certainly is in this list. Additionally, MyPCBackup, another provider of secure online storage, also offers the same services, and has its own unique set of features. We compare below the various aspects of the services offered by both these companies to help you make an informed choice when looking for an online provider.

Compare Features
Price	$2.95		$6.66
Storage Space	unlimited		$50
Free Trial	yes		yes
MoneyBack Guarantee	anytime		30 day
PC Compatible		VS
Mac Compatiable
Linux Compatiable
Mobile Device Access
Android App
iPad App
iPhone App
24/7 Support
Phone Support
Live Chat
Email Support
Video Tutorials
Multiple Computers
Automated Backups
Scheduled Backups
File Sharing
Folder Sharing
File Manager
Sync Space
File Versioning
Backup Movies
Backup Music
Referral Program
Encrypted
Drag and Drop
Full Computer Restore
Backup External Drives
Selective Backups
Idle Backups
Geo-Redundant Storage
WINNER

Features

MyPCBackup features:

File sync – Simple file syncing but equipped with lot of powerful capabilities such as multiple device sync

Mobile access – The service is also ideal for those who spend a good amount of time travelling. Access stored data on your mobile

File sharing – The latest improvements feature critical updates that enhance the file sharing process

Protection –MyPCBackup uses advanced safety methods for keeping all your data safe

SOS Online Backup features:

File sync – SOS allows users to backup multiple computers using a single account, and the company claims to have excellent backup speeds.

Mobile access – The uploaded files can only be accessed via device running Android.

File sharing – File sharing is enabled, and users can send files or collaborate with other users.

Protection – Three-tier security system used ensures the safety of your copied files.

Security

SOS online backup makes use of the three tiered security model to ensure the protection of user uploaded data. Secure encryption at all endpoints offer assurance to the customers that their data is safely stored in the SOS’s servers. MyPCBackup uses 256-bit encryption techniques for storing user data into their secure servers. Secure socket layers are used that make it impossible for hackers to break into the secure environment offered by MyPCBackup.

Storage Space

SOS offers online file storage space aimed mainly for personal and small businesses, since the offered storage space ranges from 50 GB, 100 GB and 150 GB. Compared to this, MyPCBackup offers unlimited storage that can meet the requirements of home as well as commercial users. Users can upload an infinite amount of data, and thus there is no limit what they may backup and what they may not.

Support

A 14-day trial period is offered by both MyPCBackup and SOS online backup. All the services can be used within the trial period. Customer support includes FAQs and tutorials in both cases. Users may also use the live chat feature or submit a ticket for response to any query. Additionally, you may also request for support by phone at SOS.

Winner

Storage space is the main difference here, and since this is one of the most crucial factors when choosing online backup providers, it makes MyPCBackup more preferable than its competitor. Moreover, MyPCBackup also offers more ways to access your files when you are on the move, as compared to only Android support in case of SOS.MyPCBackup decidedly wins this competition.