WP Time Capsule
by Starter Labs
Incremental WordPress backup plugin with staging and 1-click restore
Score
Score
Our verdict
WP Time Capsule backs up only changed files (incremental), making backups faster and lighter while storing them in your own cloud storage.
Overview
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Score breakdown
Overall score
Scores are editorial assessments by the Compare Best AI team on a 0–10 scale.
Expert review
CBAI Editorial Team
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WP Time Capsule takes a different approach to WordPress backups. Instead of backing up your entire site each time, it only backs up files that changed since the last backup (incremental). This makes backups faster, smaller, and less resource-intensive.
How we tested
Days tested
14 days
Tasks evaluated
- ·Incremental backup testing
- ·Staging creation
- ·Restore testing
- ·Cloud storage integration
Method
Compared against UpdraftPlus and BlogVault for WordPress backups
Reviewer
CBAI Editorial Team
Plans & pricing
Business
2 sites
- 2 sites
- 30-day restore window
- Real-time backups
Freelancer
10 sites
- 10 sites
- 120-day restore window
Agency
Unlimited sites
- Unlimited sites
- 365-day restore window
Pricing may vary by region. Always verify on the vendor's website.
Feature comparison
| Feature | WP Time Capsule | UpdraftPlus | BlogVault |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backup | |||
| Incremental backups | |||
| Storage | |||
| Your own cloud storage | |||
Is it right for you?
Good fit for
Resource-conscious sites
Incremental backups use minimal server resources
Data ownership
Backups in your own cloud storage
Less suited for
Simplicity seekers
Requires cloud storage setup
All-in-one security
Backup-only — no security features
User reviews
Editorial score
Distribution is estimated from our editorial score. Verified user reviews coming soon.
Use cases
Typical ways teams rely on this tool — from everyday tasks to specialized workflows.
- WordPress backup
- Incremental backup
- Staging
- Site restoration
Integrations
Reported connectors
Apps and services commonly connected out of the box or via official connectors.
- Google Drive
- Dropbox
- Amazon S3
- Wasabi
- Backblaze B2
- WordPress
Privacy & compliance
Security & data practices
Highlights we track from the vendor's documentation. Always confirm current terms, subprocessors, and regional policies on their official site.
- GDPR-ready
Details
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Price
- Business $49/year (2 sites)
- Freelancer $99/year (10 sites)
- Agency $199/year (unlimited)
- one-time list prices $149/$299/$699 also shown
- 30-day free trial
Free version
Best for
- Incremental WordPress backups
- staging before plugin updates
- using your own cloud storage
Frequently asked questions
WP Time Capsule
Security & IT
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