# SysCloud vs. Google Workspace Native Retention

###### 7 Dec 2021  
###### 12 min read

Article at a glance

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. |  |
| **Trash backup** |  |  |  |  |  |
| View complete comparison table |  |  |  |  |  |

##### 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. |  |
| **Trash backup** |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Restore to user account** | Unlimited | 55 days | 55 days | 55 days |  |
| View complete comparison table |  |  |  |  |  |

##### 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 |  |
| **Download** |  |  |  |  |  |

##### 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 |  |
| **Cross user restore** |  |  |  |  |  |

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