SysCloud vs. Google Workspace Native Retention

8 Dec 2021

12 min read

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Google Workspace's native retention features have several limitations that may lead to data loss:

Retention periods in Google Workspace are typically limited, with deleted items only recoverable within a short time frame, depending on the plan.

Native tools like Google Vault provide some retention capabilities but are complex and not designed for comprehensive data recovery. What is the solution?

Google Workspace native data retention and restoration capabilities have various limitations. The following tables highlight the data retention gaps for all critical Google Workspace apps across various subscription plans and describes how SysCloud can help address these gaps.

SysCloud vs. Google Drive native retention

Features	SysCloud	Business Starter & Business Standard	Business Plus	Enterprise
Drive data retention	Unlimited	55 days	55 days or as per Google Vault retention rules.	55 days or as per Google Vault retention rules.
Shared folders/Shared Drive retention	Unlimited	55 days	55 days or as per Google Vault retention rules.	55 days or as per Google Vault retention rules.
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SysCloud vs. Gmail native retention

Features	SysCloud	Business Starter & Business Standard	Business Plus	Enterprise
Deleted email retention	Unlimited	55 days	55 days or as per Google Vault retention rules.	55 days or as per Google Vault retention rules.
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Restore to user account	Unlimited	55 days	55 days	55 days
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SysCloud vs. Google Sites native retention

Features	SysCloud	Business Starter & Business Standard	Business Plus	Enterprise
Restoring deleted Classic Sites data	Unlimited	30 days	30 days	30 days
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SysCloud vs. Google Calendar native retention

Features	SysCloud	Business Starter & Business Standard	Business Plus	Enterprise
Retain deleted Calendar data	Unlimited	30 days	30 days	30 days
Cross user restore
Export	Both private and public calendar	Only private calendar	Only private calendar	Only private calendar

SysCloud vs. Google Contacts native retention

Features	SysCloud	Business Starter & Business Standard	Business Plus	Enterprise
Retain deleted contacts	Unlimited	30 days	30 days	30 days
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SysCloud vs Google Drive native retention
SysCloud vs Gmail native retention
SysCloud vs Google Sites native retention
SysCloud vs Google Calendar native retention
SysCloud vs Google Contacts native retention

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