ScalePad Backup Radar (formerly known as "Backup Radar" before ScalePad acquired it) is a designed specifically for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). It does not perform backups itself. Instead, it connects to your existing backup solutions (e.g., Veeam, Acronis, Datto, Cove, ShadowProtect, etc.) to centralize monitoring, alerting, and documentation.
Supports 20+ backup platforms including:
Capabilities, Market Positioning, and Operational Impact of ScalePad Backup Radar Date: October 26, 2023 Prepared For: IT Operations Leadership & Executive Stakeholders
The platform can identify "unprotected" assets. If a new server is spun up at a client site but the backup agent is not installed, Backup Radar flags this gap. This ensures that the MSP is not unknowingly liable for unprotected data and allows the MSP to bill for the new asset once the backup agent is deployed.
| Tool | Best for | Key difference | |------|----------|----------------| | | MSPs with 5+ backup vendors | Best alert intelligence & IT Glue integration | | CheckCentral | Simple, lightweight monitoring | No restore testing, cheaper | | Liongard | Full environment discovery | Broader scope (network, cloud, not just backup) | | Manual + Excel | <50 backups, one vendor | Free but error-prone | | Vendor native dashboards | Single-vendor shops | No cross-vendor visibility |
