The Jetpack VaultPress Backup alternative that's no metered cloud, no account lock-in
Jetpack VaultPress Backup is a proven real-time backup, but it stores every backup in Jetpack's metered cloud, needs a WordPress.com account connection, and charges for more storage as your site grows. SafeGuard backs up to your own storage with no caps and no account lock-in. Jetpack is not on the public benchmark we publish, so we make no speed claim against it.
Why people move to SafeGuard
It is genuinely faster
Backups and restores that don't crawl on large sites. SafeGuard is top-ranked on our public benchmark, backing up faster than six of the eight plugins tested and restoring faster than five.
Everything is included
Incremental, migration, multisite, staging and 20+ storage providers come on every plan. No per-feature addons or tiers to climb.
Claims you can verify
The benchmark is public and reproducible. Instead of trusting a marketing line, you can run the exact test yourself and check where each plugin lands.
SafeGuard vs Jetpack VaultPress Backup
Jetpack VaultPress Backup is a solid, popular plugin. Here is where the two differ in practice.
| Feature | SafeGuard | Jetpack VaultPress Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Public benchmark | Top-ranked overall | Not tested on it |
| Pricing model | Everything on every plan | Subscription, storage-metered |
| Where backups are stored | Your own storage (20+ providers) | Jetpack's cloud only |
| Storage limits | None (your account) | Metered (10GB entry, pay for more) |
| Works without a WordPress.com account | ||
| Real-time / incremental backups | ||
| One-click restore | ||
| Site migration + staging | ||
| Cloud relay for firewalled sites | ||
| Money-back guarantee | 14 days | Varies |
Jetpack VaultPress Backup is Automattic's managed backup; this compares its public cloud-only, storage-metered model against SafeGuard and the public Backup Arena benchmark. Verify anything for yourself.
Common questions
Is Jetpack VaultPress Backup good?
It is a proven real-time backup from Automattic. The trade-offs are that backups live in Jetpack's metered cloud, you need a WordPress.com account connection, and you pay for more storage as the site grows. SafeGuard uses storage you own, with no caps and no account requirement.
Does SafeGuard need a WordPress.com or Jetpack account?
No. SafeGuard runs entirely on your own site and sends backups to storage you control. There is no external account connection to set up or depend on.
Can I back up to my own cloud instead of Jetpack's?
With Jetpack, backups go to Jetpack's cloud only. SafeGuard supports 20+ storage providers you own, including S3, Google Drive and Dropbox, with no storage metering and no upgrade to buy more space.
Is there a free version of SafeGuard?
No, SafeGuard is premium only, with a 14-day money-back guarantee and a free first year for the first 50 customers.
Still weighing up the whole field? Our honest buyer's guide to the best WordPress backup plugin covers Jetpack VaultPress Backup alongside every other serious option, including the cases where they are the better pick.
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Every feature on every plan, a 14-day money-back guarantee, and the first 50 customers get a full year free.
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