# SiteVault vs Jetpack Backup

> SiteVault Pro vs Jetpack VaultPress Backup in 2026: self-hosted with bring-your-own cloud (S3, Google Drive, Dropbox) from $49/year vs per-site SaaS.

- Canonical: <https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/vs-jetpack-backup/>
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- [Overview](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/)
- [Features](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/features/)

  [All Features](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/features/)
  [Cloud Storage](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/features/cloud-storage/)
  [Scheduled Backups](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/features/scheduled-backups/)
  [Staging Sites](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/features/staging-sites/)
  [Backup Encryption](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/features/backup-encryption/)
  [Site Migration](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/features/site-migration/)
  [Site Health](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/features/site-health/)
- [Compare](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/vs-updraftplus/)

  [Free vs Pro](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/free-vs-pro/)
  [vs UpdraftPlus](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/vs-updraftplus/)
  [vs Solid Backups](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/vs-solid-backups/)
  [vs BlogVault](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/vs-blogvault/)
  [vs Jetpack Backup](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/vs-jetpack-backup/)
  [vs Duplicator Pro](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/vs-duplicator-pro/)
- [Pricing](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/pricing/)
- [Docs](https://royalplugins.com/support/sitevault/)

Overview
All Features
Cloud Storage
Scheduled Backups
Staging Sites
Backup Encryption
Site Migration
Site Health
vs UpdraftPlus
vs Solid Backups
vs BlogVault
vs Jetpack Backup
vs Duplicator Pro
Pricing
Docs

A complete feature-by-feature comparison. Self-hosted plugin with one annual price and bring-your-own cloud vs a per-site SaaS subscription that locks your backups inside Automattic's infrastructure.

Jetpack Backup is also marketed as **VaultPress Backup**. All pricing and feature claims on this page reflect the standalone Jetpack VaultPress Backup product and the Jetpack Complete bundle as of June 2026.

AT A GLANCE

## Where SiteVault Wins

Self-Hosted

vs SaaS

Architecture

Your Cloud

vs Automattic Cloud

Storage Location

6

vs 0 (BYO)

Cloud Destinations

No Caps

vs 10GB / 1TB

Storage Limits

$129

vs $297

5 Sites / Year

30

vs 14

Day Refund

Built-in

vs None

Staging + Site Health

ARCHITECTURE

### Architecture & Ownership

| Feature | PremiumSiteVault Pro | SaaSJetpack Backup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Self-Hosted Plugin |  | Plugin + SaaS subscription |
| Bring-Your-Own Cloud | Exclusive | Automattic cloud only |
| Backup Data Ownership | Your cloud account | Stored on Automattic infra |
| Works Without Monthly Billing |  | Subscription required |
| Storage Caps | None (your cloud, your limit) | 10GB standalone / 1TB Complete |
| Region / Provider Control |  |  |
| Access on Cancellation | Backups remain in your cloud | Must download before lapse |

BACKUP

### Backup Features

| Feature | SiteVault Pro | Jetpack Backup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Site Backup |  |  |
| Database Backup |  |  |
| Files Backup |  |  |
| Real-Time Backup | Scheduled (hourly min) | Flagship feature |
| Scheduled Backups | Hourly / daily / weekly / monthly | Real-time is primary; scheduling secondary |
| Manual On-Demand Backup |  |  |
| Incremental Backups |  | Built into real-time architecture |
| WooCommerce-Aware |  |  |
| Selective Backup Types | DB-only / Files / Plugins / Themes / Uploads | Full site only |

STORAGE

### Cloud Storage

| Feature | SiteVault Pro | Jetpack Backup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Amazon S3 |  |  |
| S3-Compatible (R2 / B2 / Wasabi) |  |  |
| Google Cloud Storage |  |  |
| Google Drive |  |  |
| Dropbox |  |  |
| OneDrive |  |  |
| FTP / SFTP |  |  |
| Vendor's Own Cloud | By design (BYO) | Automattic infra (only option) |

SECURITY

### Backup Security

| Feature | SiteVault Pro | Jetpack Backup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AES-256-GCM Encryption | Specified | Encrypted in transit; at-rest specifics not public |
| Private Key Decryption | Exclusive | Vendor manages keys |
| Secure Transfer (HTTPS / TLS) |  |  |
| Encryption Documented Publicly |  |  |

RESTORE

### Restore, Staging & Migration

| Feature | SiteVault Pro | Jetpack Backup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-Click Full Restore |  |  |
| Selective Restore (Files / DB) |  |  |
| Site Migration |  |  |
| One-Click Staging | All Pro tiers | Not in Backup; needs separate plugin |
| Push Staging to Production |  |  |
| Push / Pull Between Sites |  |  |
| Disaster Recovery Script | Bundled in backups | Cloud-side restore only |
| Backup History Dashboard |  | Activity Log |
| Multisite Support | All Pro tiers | Per-subsite licensing |

MONITORING

### Site Health & Alerts

| Feature | SiteVault Pro | Jetpack Backup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SSL Certificate Monitoring | Business+ |  |
| Disk Space Monitoring | Business+ |  |
| PHP Error Log Monitoring | Business+ |  |
| Database Health Checks | Business+ |  |
| Plugin Update Monitoring | Business+ | Separate Jetpack module |
| Core Web Vitals Tracking | Business+ |  |
| Slack / Discord / Webhook Alerts | Agency | Email only |
| Email Notifications |  |  |

PRICING

### Pricing & Value

| Feature | SiteVault Pro | Jetpack Backup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free Version Available | SiteVault Lite on wp.org | Subscription-only |
| 1 Site / Year | $49/yr (Pro) | $59.40/yr (10GB) |
| 5 Sites / Year | $129/yr (Business + Site Health) | $297/yr (5 × $59.40) |
| Unlimited Sites / Year | $299/yr (Agency) | Not offered standalone |
| 1TB+ Storage Tier | Your cloud account pricing | $299.40/yr (Complete, 1 site) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 30 days | 14 days |
| Staging Included |  | Not a Backup feature |
| Site Health Monitoring Included | Business+ | Separate modules |

ONLY IN SITEVAULT

## Features Jetpack Backup Doesn't Have

These capabilities are exclusive to SiteVault Pro and are not part of the Jetpack VaultPress Backup product at any tier.

By Jameson · Founder & Lead Developer

### Self-Hosted Architecture

SiteVault runs entirely from your WordPress install — no external dashboard, no SaaS dependency, no monthly billing relationship required. Your backups, your servers, your cloud. Jetpack Backup requires an active Automattic subscription to function.

### No Per-Site SaaS Metering

One annual license covers your tier. $49/yr for one site, $129/yr for five, $299/yr for unlimited. No per-site monthly bill, no storage-cap upgrade path that pushes you onto a $299/year plan. Five sites on the per-site SaaS model would cost roughly six times more annually.

### Bring-Your-Own Cloud

Six destination types: Amazon S3, S3-compatible (Cloudflare R2, Backblaze B2, Wasabi, Spaces), Google Cloud Storage, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, FTP/SFTP. Pick the region, pick the retention, pick the provider you already trust. Jetpack stores backups only on Automattic infrastructure.

### Built-In Staging + Push to Live

One-click staging environment creation from any backup, with push-to-production and sync-from-live workflows. Available on every Pro tier from $49/year. Jetpack Backup is purely backup — staging is not part of the product.

### Site Health Monitoring

Business+ adds six-check monitoring: SSL certificate expiry, disk usage, PHP error log volume, database health, plugin update lag, and Core Web Vitals. Jetpack splits these across separate paid modules (Scan, Stats) — not part of the Backup product.

### Alert Channels (Slack / Discord / Webhook)

Agency tier routes backup events and Site Health incidents to Slack channels, Discord servers, or custom webhooks — plus weekly HTML health reports. Jetpack Backup notifications are email-only.

MORE COMPARISONS

## Compare SiteVault

[vs UpdraftPlus](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/vs-updraftplus/)
[vs Solid Backups](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/vs-solid-backups/)
[vs BlogVault](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/vs-blogvault/)
[vs Duplicator Pro](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/vs-duplicator-pro/)
[Free vs Pro](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/free-vs-pro/)
[All Features](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/features/)

## Frequently Asked Questions

#### Is Jetpack Backup faster than SiteVault?

Jetpack VaultPress Backup is real-time — every post update, comment, and settings change is captured as it happens, which is genuinely strong for high-velocity WooCommerce stores. SiteVault is scheduled, with hourly as the minimum interval on Pro plans. For most non-WooCommerce sites, hourly or daily scheduled backups are more than sufficient. For high-volume stores where losing 15 minutes of orders is unacceptable, Jetpack's real-time architecture has the edge.

#### Why does the pricing model matter?

Jetpack VaultPress Backup is billed per site per month as a SaaS subscription — $4.95/mo or $59.40/year per site. SiteVault is a one-time annual license: $49/year for one site, $129/year for five sites, $299/year for unlimited. Five sites on Jetpack costs $297/year — close to the entire Jetpack Complete plan price. Predictable annual pricing matters when you scale.

#### Where do my backups actually live?

Jetpack stores all backups on Automattic's cloud infrastructure — you do not choose the region, the provider, or the retention beyond plan limits. SiteVault is bring-your-own cloud: connect Amazon S3, S3-compatible (Cloudflare R2, Backblaze B2, Wasabi), Google Cloud Storage, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or FTP/SFTP. You own the storage account, you control the region, and your backup files live in infrastructure you already trust.

#### Can I migrate from Jetpack Backup to SiteVault?

Yes. Download your latest Jetpack backup from your Jetpack dashboard while the subscription is still active. Install and activate SiteVault Pro, configure your cloud destination, and run a fresh full backup. Verify the backup, then cancel your Jetpack subscription. We recommend keeping at least one Jetpack-era restore download archived locally for the first 30 days after switching.

#### What about WooCommerce real-time backups?

Honest answer: Jetpack's real-time WooCommerce backup is purpose-built — every order, every cart change, every refund is captured the moment it happens. If you run a high-volume store where seconds of lost order data is a serious business problem, Jetpack VaultPress Backup is a defensible choice. SiteVault is WooCommerce-aware (orders, customers, subscriptions are included in standard backups) but operates on scheduled intervals. Most stores doing under a few hundred orders a day are well served by hourly scheduled backups.

## Ready to Own Your Backups?

Self-hosted backups with bring-your-own cloud, built-in staging, AES-256-GCM encryption, and Site Health monitoring. One annual price, no per-site SaaS metering. Plans starting at $49/year.

[Protect Your Site](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/pricing/)
[Free vs Pro](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/free-vs-pro/)