Ahsay Cloud Backup Suite
Server backup software
Backup software
Data recovery software
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What is Ahsay Cloud Backup Suite
Ahsay Cloud Backup Suite is a backup and recovery platform designed primarily for managed service providers (MSPs) and IT teams to protect endpoints, servers, and cloud workloads. It supports image-based and file-based backup with options for local, cloud, and hybrid storage targets, typically delivered as a self-hosted or service-provider-managed offering. The suite includes centralized management, policy-based scheduling, retention controls, and restore workflows for common business continuity use cases.
MSP-oriented multi-tenant management
The product is built around multi-tenant administration, which fits service-provider operations that manage many customer environments. It provides centralized policy control, device/user management, and reporting across tenants. This structure aligns with common MSP requirements such as delegated administration and standardized backup policies.
Broad workload and platform coverage
Ahsay Cloud Backup Suite supports a mix of endpoints and server workloads, typically including Windows/macOS clients and common server applications and virtualization platforms. This helps organizations standardize on one backup tool across heterogeneous environments. It is useful when a single console must cover both workstation protection and server recovery.
Flexible storage target options
The suite supports backing up to different storage destinations, including local repositories and cloud/object storage depending on deployment choices. This enables common patterns such as local fast restores with offsite copies for disaster recovery. It also supports hybrid designs where providers offer their own storage while allowing customer-controlled targets.
Provider-led deployment complexity
Because the suite is often deployed and operated by an MSP or as a self-hosted platform, initial setup can require more planning than purely SaaS-managed backup tools. Tasks such as sizing repositories, securing access, and maintaining the management server can add operational overhead. This can be a barrier for smaller IT teams without dedicated backup administration.
Feature depth varies by workload
Coverage across many workload types can mean that advanced capabilities are not equally mature for every platform or application. Organizations with specialized recovery requirements may need to validate application-consistent backup, granular restore, and automation for their specific systems. Proof-of-concept testing is typically necessary to confirm restore objectives.
Ecosystem and integrations less standardized
Compared with some widely adopted enterprise backup platforms, third-party integrations and prebuilt automation content may be less extensive. This can affect monitoring/alerting integration, ticketing workflows, and security tooling alignment depending on the environment. Teams may need to rely more on custom processes or vendor-specific tooling.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go (storage-based) — charges are based on backup data volume, with optional managed hosting and add-on items.
Free tier/trial:
- AMBaaS free trial: 15-day trial that includes 100 GB Microsoft Azure (Ahsay Drive) storage for testing. (See notes below.)
- AhsayCBS (self-hosted) downloadable installers/Docker include a 60-day free trial license.
Example costs (official site):
- Files & NAS backup (Bring Your Own Storage): $0.60 per 100 GB per month.
- Hosting fee (AMBaaS): $30 per month.
- Applications / Databases / Virtual Machine backup: +$0.60 per 100 GB (as listed).
- Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace backup: +$0.60 per 100 GB or +$1.80 per 100 GB (both values appear on the official pricing page; see source).
- Ahsay Drive (Ahsay’s Azure-powered storage, optional): +$1.20 per 100 GB per month (no egress/transfer fees).
- Rebranding (AMBaaS): +$60 per month.
Examples from official site (monthly / annual examples):
- Files & NAS — 1,000 GB: $36 per month (or $360 per year) [includes $30 hosting fee].
- Databases & VMs — 2,500 GB: $60 per month (or $600 per year).
- Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace (10 users) — 1,000 GB: $54 per month (or $540 per year).
- Ahsay Drive (Files & NAS, 1,000 GB): $12 per month (or $120 per year).
Self-hosted / DIY licensing (metered by data type & volume):
- Self-hosted pricing examples and per-backup-set meters shown on the official price-list; self-hosted starting point is listed as $0.50 per month (site states "start from $0.50 per month").
- Notes: different minimums and maximums apply per backup set type; an initial deposit of US$100 is required to start (site states you are billed monthly based on prior month usage and the deposit or card on file will be used to settle charges).
Backup Infrastructure as a Service (BIaaS) — official one-off & monthly fees:
- One-off: Setup fee US$330; Annual license deposit US$500; Rebranding option (optional) US$500.
- Monthly: Provision/management of AhsayCBS on a shared B2s Azure VM: US$110/month. (Contact Ahsay for dedicated-VM pricing and some usage fees.)
Discounts / payment options (official):
- 1-year prepayment: 2 months free.
- 2-year prepayment: 15% discount.
- 3-year prepayment: 30% discount.
- Additional discounts available for larger storage commitments.
Other official notes:
- Ahsay Managed Backup-as-a-Service (AMBaaS) subscription plans "start from $1.50 per month" and support unlimited endpoints.
- Self-hosted backup solutions "start from $0.50 per month".
- Ahsay Mobile is free for Ahsay Backup users (mobile app for Android/iOS) but the main product is storage-metered / pay-as-you-go.
(Prices and terms taken directly from Ahsay's official pricing pages and service pages.)
Seller details
Ahsay Systems Corporation Limited
Hong Kong, China
1999
Private
https://www.ahsay.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ahsay-systems-corporation-limited/
