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Spanning Backup for G Suite™ backs up Gmail™, GDrive™, Team Drive™, Calendars, Contacts and Sites to the cloud so if your users' data is deleted or corrupted you can restore it immediately.
| Metric | HelloFax | Spanning Backup for G Suite |
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| Rating | 4.0 ★ | ★ 4.5 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 1.9k | 209 |
| Active installs | 477,583+ | 5,387,838+ |
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| Pricing | Not available | Not available |
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Based on the data on this page, Spanning Backup for G Suite is the stronger choice for most Google Workspace Marketplace merchants — 4.5★ vs HelloFax's 4.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: HelloFax at Not available, Spanning Backup for G Suite at Not available. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (apps, orders, integrations) varies. HelloFax has the larger user base (1,950 reviews vs 209), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Spanning Backup for G Suite's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Spanning Backup for G Suite; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — HelloFax's 1,950-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Spanning Backup for G Suite's broader-but-shallower coverage. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Google Workspace Marketplace listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: HelloFax audit • Spanning Backup for G Suite audit
Both HelloFax and Spanning Backup for G Suite offer paid plans only. HelloFax starts at Not available; Spanning Backup for G Suite starts at Not available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Spanning Backup for G Suite has the higher average rating (4.5★ from 209 reviews) compared to HelloFax (4.0★ from 1,950 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. HelloFax fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Spanning Backup for G Suite is the call if you need the higher-rated option. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Google Workspace Marketplace marketplace. HelloFax has more onboarding documentation maturity (1,950 reviews vs 209), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
HelloFax typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (1,950 reviews). Spanning Backup for G Suite aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (209 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. HelloFax and Spanning Backup for G Suite both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Spanning Backup for G Suite" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.