The strongest BackWPup alternative for most sites is UpdraftPlus, which pairs scheduled backups with one-click restore that BackWPup makes clumsier. For the simplest free export and move, All-in-One WP Migration is hard to beat, while Duplicator is the go-to for cloning a site to a new host. We ranked these from our index of 55,000+ WordPress plugins.

Why people switch from BackWPup

• BackWPup’s restore process is awkward and partly manual, so people move to UpdraftPlus for genuine one-click restore.
• BackWPup focuses on backup, not migration, so people move to All-in-One WP Migration or Duplicator to move or clone whole sites.
• Cloud storage and scheduling can be fiddly to configure in BackWPup, so people move to WPvivid for a cleaner remote-storage and staging workflow.
• Others simply want a lighter, more modern interface and pick Backuply.

UpdraftPlus – Overall replacement

UpdraftPlus, made by the TeamUpdraft group, is the most widely used backup plugin on WordPress. Against BackWPup, it offers a true one-click restore and a wide range of remote storage destinations without the manual unpacking BackWPup’s restore requires.

What it does not do: migration to a new domain and incremental backups are paid features.

Choose UpdraftPlus if you want reliable scheduled backups with a genuine one-click restore.

All-in-One WP Migration – Simple site moves

All-in-One WP Migration, from ServMask, exports your whole site to a single downloadable file and imports it with a drag and drop. Against BackWPup, it makes moving a site between hosts trivial with no technical steps.

What it does not do: the free version caps the upload size, so larger sites need the paid extension.

Choose All-in-One WP Migration if you mainly need to export and move a site without technical steps.

Duplicator – Cloning and migration

Duplicator, from Snap Creek, bundles your site into a package plus an installer for cloning to a new server or staging setup. Against BackWPup, it is built around migration and site duplication rather than just scheduled archives.

What it does not do: automated scheduled backups and cloud storage are reserved for the Pro version.

Choose Duplicator if you regularly clone sites to new hosts or staging environments.

WPvivid – Backups plus staging

WPvivid combines backup, migration, and staging in one free plugin, with support for remote storage like Google Drive and Dropbox. Against BackWPup, its remote-storage and one-click migration setup is more approachable.

What it does not do: the interface exposes a lot of options at once and can feel cluttered.

Choose WPvivid if you want backup, migration, and staging together for free.

Backuply – Simple modern backups

Backuply, from Softaculous, offers scheduled backups, one-click restore, and remote storage behind a clean, beginner-friendly interface. Against BackWPup, its restore flow and layout are simpler to follow.

What it does not do: it is newer, so its ecosystem and remote-storage options are narrower than the established tools.

Choose Backuply if you want a straightforward modern backup plugin with easy restore.

When to stay on BackWPup

Stay on BackWPup if it already runs your scheduled backups reliably and you are comfortable with its job-based setup. It is free, exports to many destinations, and for a site you rarely migrate its lack of one-click restore may not matter. Rebuilding your backup routine is only worth it if you regularly restore or move sites.

How we ranked these

Every plugin here is scored by the WPS Score, a single 0 to 10 rating built from 21 signals covering maintenance, support responsiveness, compatibility, performance, and ratings quality across our index of 55,000+ plugins. Rankings are derived from that data, not editorial preference, and no plugin author can pay to change a score. How the WPS Score works.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best free alternative to BackWPup?

All-in-One WP Migration and WPvivid are strong free alternatives to BackWPup. All-in-One WP Migration is the easiest for exporting and moving a whole site, while WPvivid adds scheduled backups and staging at no cost. UpdraftPlus also has a capable free tier, though restore to a new domain is paid.

Does UpdraftPlus restore backups more easily than BackWPup?

Yes. UpdraftPlus offers a genuine one-click restore from its dashboard, while BackWPup’s restore is more manual and, in the free version, involves uploading and unpacking files yourself. That difference is the main reason many people switch.

What is the difference between a backup plugin and a migration plugin?

A backup plugin like BackWPup or UpdraftPlus creates scheduled copies you can restore if something breaks. A migration plugin like All-in-One WP Migration or Duplicator focuses on moving or cloning a site to a new host or domain. Many modern tools such as WPvivid do both.

The verdict

The best all-round BackWPup alternative is UpdraftPlus for its reliable scheduling and one-click restore, while All-in-One WP Migration wins for simple site moves and Duplicator for cloning to new hosts. If BackWPup already backs up your site dependably and you rarely restore or migrate, staying put is perfectly reasonable.