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Pricing of Ahsay Backup Solutions

Ahsay provides the complete infrastructure required to backup Microsoft 365, VMware, Hyper-V, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, MariaDB, files, QNAP/Synology NAS, and Android/iOS devices to both cloud storages and local devices easily. A simple but flexible storage based service/license fee not only lowers your upfront cost to get started, but also helps you save money in long run as you grow. For customers with little I.T system management experience, Ahsay Managed Backup-as-a-Service provides everything you need to backup any data from any devices out of the box. A simple registration is all that is required to get started. For customers who prefer the control and the flexibility of doing it yourself (DIY), it just as easy to setup Ahsay Backup Software on bare metal computer using Ahsay Universal Backup System. The complete installation process won't take more than 15 minutes. The following table shows the prices of each of these approaches.

  • Ahsay Managed Backup-as-a-Service
  • Ahsay Backup Software (DIY)

Enjoy the convenience and flexibility with simple monthly payments, while ensuring your customers critical data is always protected with our secure backup and recovery solution. With unlimited coverage, backup as many devices and endpoints as you need. Whether it’s PCs, notebooks, workstations, servers, NAS devices, or mobile devices. As well as the option for cobranding of your service offering.


What are the benefits of an AMBaaS subscription?

Ahsay affordable

Affordable

Ahsay easy to maintain

Easy to maintain

Fast & convenient setup

Fast & convenient setup

The Ahsay Managed Backup-as-a-Service (AMBaaS) service fee is based on the both data volume and types of backup with the monthly rate and supported systems set out in the following table. The three different types of backup plans available on AMBaaS are:

  1. Files or NAS which involve the backup of regular files and folders only
  2. Applications, Databases or Virtual Machines which involve backing up different business applications, e.g. Microsoft SQL Server, VMware
  3. Microsoft 365 which involves backing up of Outlook, Sharepoint, OneDrive and Team data in Microsoft 365 user accounts
For comprehensive pricing details across all scenarios, kindly consult the PDF pricing table located at the end of this table.

Files or NAS Applications, Databases or Virtual Machines Microsoft 365
$1.8
(100GB/month)
$2.4
(100GB/month)
$2.4
(includes free 50GB per mailbox)

+ Backup files on

ahsay Windows

Windows

ahsay macOS

macOS

Ahsay Linux

Linux

ahsay FreeBSD

FreeBSD

Ahsay Synology

Synology

Ahsay QNAP

QNAP


+ Backup files on Cloud services

ahsay Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Azure

ahsay OneDrive

OneDrive

ahsay Amazon S3

Amazon S3

ahsay AWS Compatible storage

AWS Compatible storage

ahsay Wasabi

Wasabi

ahsay Google Drive

Google Drive

ahsay Google Cloud Storage

Google Cloud Storage

ahsay Dropbox

Dropbox

ahsay Dropbox

Dropbox for business

ahsay Openstack

Openstack

ahsay Rackspace

Rackspace

ahsay FTP

FTP server

ahsay SFTP

SFTP server

ahsay SFTP

Backblaze B2

+ Backup on Android and iOS

ahsay backup photos

Photos

ahsay backup videos

Videos

ahsay backup audios

Audio

ahsay backup documents

Documents

ahsay Android

Android

ahsay iOS

iOS

+ Backup databases includes

ahsay MS SQL Server

MS SQL Server

ahsay MS Exchange database

MS Exchange database

ahsay MS Exchange mail level

MS Exchange mail level

ahsay Windows System State

Windows System State

ahsay Oracle

Oracle

ahsay MySQL

MySQL

ahsay MariaDB

MariaDB

ahsay Tibero

Tibero

ahsay PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL

+ Backup virtual machines includes

ahsay VMware

VMware

ahsay Hyper-V

Hyper-V

+ Backup bare metal includes

ahsay Windows System Backup

Windows System Backup

Linux Bare Metal Backup

Linux Bare Metal Backup

+ Backup Microsoft 365 includes

ahsay Outlook

Outlook

ahsay backup OneDrive

OneDrive

ahsay backup SharePoint

SharePoint

ahsay backup Teams

Teams

Notes:

  • Ahsay Drive is included in all the example backup plans.
  • Discount of 15% and 30% available for prepayment of 2 years and 3 years respectively.
  • Discount available for more storage.

ahsay pricing table

AhsayCBS Management Console Hosting Fee

Hosting Plan 1 Month Plan 1 Year Plan
Non-branded $30 $300
Co-branded (Powered by Ahsay) $90 $900

AhsayCBS management console hosting fee is for the hosting and maintenance of your own dedicated AhsayCBS backup server instance which is the core component of the Ahsay backup service, managing all the user accounts, backups, and restores. The hosting fee depends on the hosting plan you select and is in addition to your subscription fee for storage and backup service.

There are two types of AhsayCBS Management Console hosting plans:

  • For a non-branded hosting plan the hosting fee is USD$30 per month, US$300 per year.
    Uses the default Ahsay branding for AhsayCBS Management Console, AhsayOBM/AhsayACB backup agents, and Ahsay Mobile.
  • For a co-branded hosting plan the hosting fee is USD$90 per month, US$900 per year.
    This includes the use of your own custom logo for AhsayCBS Management Console and AhsayOBM/AhsayACB backup agents. However, due to limitations of the Google Play and Apple App Store the co-branding of Ahsay Mobile app is not available.

Examples

The following table shows some typical scenarios based on monthly and yearly subscription.

Backup scenario with non-branded hosting plan the hosting fee is US$30 per month* Data Size (GB) Ahsay Drive 1 Month Plan 1 Year Plan
Files, NAS 1,000 $48 $480
Files, NAS 1,000 $36 $360
Database 2,500 $90 $900
Database 2,500 $60 $600
Virtual machines 5,000 $150 $1500
Virtual machines 5,000 $90 $900
Microsoft 365 (10 users) 1,000 $66 $660
Microsoft 365 (10 users) 1,000 $54 $540

*On top add $60 per month, $600 per year if you choose co-branded hosting plan.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much storage size is required to backup my data ?

The built-in advanced deduplication and compression in Ahsay backup agent can save you lots of storage space for backup by default but the typical business practice of keeping all versions of data for 365 days will eat up your storage gradually. As a rule of thumb, simply choose the package above with size equals to the size of your data to backup. It is usually the best fit for most situations.

2. Where do you store my backup data in AMBaaS ? Is it safe ?

Backup data in Ahsay Managed Backup-as-a-Service (AMBaaS) is stored on Ahsay Drive which is powered by Microsoft Azure. Microsoft guarantees at least 99.99% availability and usually have a data center node close to you for fast access. Security is also monitored 24x7 to prevent attack from hackers. It requires no I.T. knowledge to setup the best possible backup solution for all your critical business systems to a secure cloud storage easily.

3. Is it possible to perform on-premise backup without saving data to the cloud ?

If you are not allowed to backup your data to cloud for security reasons due to regulations, you can setup a on-premise system similar to Ahsay Managed Backup-as-a-Service (AMBaaS) to fulfil your backup need. With Ahsay Universal Backup System (AhsayUBS), it is possible to install a complete backup system to bare metal computer in less than 15 minutes. You can then backup everything onsite to AhsayUBS and optionally replicate all backup data offsite to another computer also running AhsayUBS in another geographic location. This gives you the complete control of your backup infrastructure with no data in the hands of external parties. The following table lists some of the DELL PowerEdge servers supported by AhsayUBS with their recommended retail prices for your reference. Click here for details of AhsayUBS features.

Servers CPU Memory HDD Total Raw Space Reference Price
PowerEdge R250 Xeon E-2314 4C 8GB 8 x 8TB 64TB $4250
PowerEdge T150 Xeon E-2314 4C 8GB 4 x 8TB 32TB $3500
PowerEdge T350 Xeon E-2314 4C 8GB 8 x 8TB 64TB $5950

4. Is it cheaper to backup to local, instead of cloud, drive ?

Cloud storage comes with high level of redundancy and availability by default and therefore usually have a higher price tag. If you don't require offsite protection, using AhsayOBM to backup your data to a local drive is a cheaper alternative. However, it usualy requires an expansion to your local disks to store backup data. The following table shows a list of direct attached storage (DAS) devices, which can be plugged into a PC/server through UBS port to expand its storage immediately, with their recommended retail prices. In most cases, the acquisition cost of buying one DAS device, including all hard disks, would be similar to the subscription fee for cloud storage for one year, without considering the power to keep the DAS device running. You can visit QNAP official website for full hardware specification.

 

Model Max.Capacity Connectivity Price*
QNAP TR-004 4 x 18TB USB 3.2 GEN 1 Type-C $300
QNAP TL-D800c 8 x 18TB USB 3.2 GEN 2 Type-C $950
QNAP TL-R1200c-RP 12 x 18TB USB 3.2 GEN 2 Type-C $2250

In contrast to the traditional software licensing model, which is based on the number of copies of our software installed on different computers, Ahsay Backup Software (DIY) licensing fee is derived from the total amount of backup data generated by our software instead. It doesn't matter whether the backup data are being stored on-premise locally or in the cloud remotely. The license fee under this licensing model is generally cheaper than the one under traditional model and most users will end up paying less on software license with this model. The exact calculation of Ahsay Backup Software (DIY) license fee is based on the both volume and types of backup data (per backup set) with the rates and supported systems set out in the following table where the three different types of backup data defined are:

  1. Files or NAS which involve backing up of plain files only
  2. Applications, Databases or Virtual Machines which involve backing up different business applications, e.g. Microsoft SQL Server, VMware
  3. Microsoft 365 which involves backing up of Outlook, Sharepoint, OneDrive and Team data in Microsoft 365 accounts

  Files or NAS Applications, Databases or Virtual Machines Microsoft 365
Prices (in unit of per GB of data per backup set per month)
Rate [Min - Max]
(i.e. only the first 1000GB data is charged)
Rate [Min - Max]
(i.e. only the first 1000GB data is charged)
$0.005
[$0.5 -$5]
$0.01
[$1 -$10]
$0.01 [$1 -$10]
+ $0.5/mailbox
Operating Systems
Windows
Windows
macOS
macOS
Linux
Linux
Synology
Synology
QNAP
QNAP
Databases
MS SQL Server
MS SQL Server
MS Exchange
MS Exchange
Oracle
Oracle
MySQL
MySQL
MariaDB
MariaDB
Tibero
Tibero
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL
Virtual Machines
VMware
VMware
Hyper-V
Hyper-V
Bare Metal
Windows System Backup
Windows System Backup
Linux Bare Metal Backup
Linux Bare Metal Backup
Microsoft 365
Outlook
Outlook
OneDrive
OneDrive
SharePoint
SharePoint
Teams
Teams

Notes:

  • Typically, a new backup set is required to backup a new device
  • There are different minimum and maximum license fees per backup set for different types of backup data
  • If you are backing up data to multiple destinations, only the data in the largest destination is charged
  • An initial deposit of US$100 is required to get started. You will be billed for the license fee of the previous month based on usage at the beginning of each month. You are required to settle the payment using the initial deposit or the credit card on file

Examples

Assuming you are required to backup the following systems, the total license fee required is $0.5 + $1.5 + $5 + $1 + $5 + $10 + $6 + $10 + $3.5 + $53 + $110 = $205.5/month

Backup Data Fees Calcuation Formula License Fees
Notebook (10GB) $0.005 x 10
= $0.05 [Min. $0.5]
$0.5
QNAP/Synology NAS (300GB) $0.005 x 300 = $1.5 $1.5
File Server (2,000GB) $0.005 x 2000 = $10 [Max. $5] $5
VMware Host (50GB)* $0.01 x 50 = $0.5 [Min. $1] $1
Hyper-V Host (500GB)* $0.01 x 500 = $5 $5
Hyper-V Host (20,000GB)* $0.01 x 20000 = $200 [Max. $10] $10
MySQL (600GB) $0.01 x 600 = $6 $6
SQL Server (2,000GB) $0.01 x 2000 = $20 [Max. $10] $10
Microsoft 365 (50GB, 5 mailboxes)** $0.01 x 50 + $0.5 x 5
= $0.5 [Min. $1] + $2.5
$3.5
Microsoft 365 (300GB, 100 mailboxes)** $0.01 x 300 + $0.5 x 100 = $53 $53
Microsoft 365 (4,000GB, 200 mailboxes)** $0.01 x 4000 + $0.5 x 200
= $40 [Max. $10] + $100
$110
Total: $205.5

Notes:
* independent of the number of virtual machines to backup
** include all Sharepoint, OneDrive and Teams data within the same Microsoft 365 organization