Real-Time File Protection vs Backup Software

Many people think backup software protects them from all types of data loss. But backup and real-time protection are different solutions for different problems.

What Backup Software Does

• Creates scheduled backups
• Stores data in external drive or cloud
• Helps in disaster recovery

Backup is useful for hardware failure, ransomware, or complete system crash.

What Real-Time File Protection Does

• Monitors selected folders continuously
• Records changes instantly
• Protects against accidental deletion
• Protects against accidental overwrite

Real-time protection focuses specifically on human mistakes.

Which One Should You Choose?

• For disaster recovery → Backup software
• For accidental deletion & overwrite → Real-time protection
• For complete safety → Use both