GTools.pro vs CIPP for MSPs

Compare GTools.pro and CIPP for MSPs running Microsoft 365 at scale: backup, migration, audit evidence, configuration export. Vendor-sourced claims.

Capabilities

Primary capability
Hosting model
Microsoft 365 backup
Cross-tenant migration
Point-in-time audit evidence
Data processor for client data

Pricing range

From 0 EUR up to 2490 EUR across 6 plans.

Frequently asked questions

Does GTools.pro replace CIPP?

No. CIPP covers administration, standards and monitoring across MSP-managed Microsoft 365 tenants. GTools.pro covers backup, cross-tenant migration, point-in-time audit evidence and configuration export — capabilities CIPP does not provide.

Does CIPP back up client tenants?

No. CIPP is administration, standards and monitoring. For backup MSPs typically pair CIPP with a dedicated backup tool such as GTools.pro or a third-party service.

Can I run CIPP and GTools.pro side-by-side?

Yes. Both run with no third-party data processor — CIPP in your Azure, GTools.pro Desktop on the operator workstation — so combining them does not add a vendor cloud.

Is GTools.pro free for MSPs like CIPP?

CIPP is free self-hosted (Azure costs roughly USD 15–20/month). GTools.pro is paid (see /pricing), priced per administrator rather than per tenant.

What does CIPP not do that GTools.pro covers?

CIPP does not back up Microsoft 365 data, run cross-tenant migrations, generate point-in-time audit evidence packs, or export configuration as code.

Wedge claim

CIPP is an open-source MSP Microsoft 365 administration + standards tool. It does not back up tenants, run cross-tenant migrations, do bulk audit evidence, or export configuration as code. GTools.pro is the complement, not a replacement.

Comparison rows

Primary capability. CIPP (CyberDrain): Administration, standards, monitoring across MSP-managed tenants. GTools.pro: Backup, migration, 25 audit/security tools, 8 config-export tools.
Hosting model. CIPP (CyberDrain): Self-hosted in MSP's own Azure subscription (free) or CyberDrain managed ($99/mo flat). GTools.pro: Desktop = operator workstation. Cloud = customer-chosen region.
Microsoft 365 backup. CIPP (CyberDrain): Not provided. GTools.pro: Full backup including Teams chat, Planner, Bookings.
Cross-tenant migration. CIPP (CyberDrain): Not provided. GTools.pro: Mailboxes + OneDrive + SharePoint + Teams chat.
Point-in-time audit evidence. CIPP (CyberDrain): Standards posture only. GTools.pro: JSON / CSV / signed-PDF evidence packs for ISO 27001, SOC 2, DORA.
Data processor for client data. CIPP (CyberDrain): No — runs in the MSP's own Azure. GTools.pro: No on Desktop — runs on the MSP's own workstation.

GTools.pro limitations vs CIPP (CyberDrain) — where CIPP (CyberDrain) wins and what GTools.pro is not for

CIPP (CyberDrain) ships the multi-tenant management console, PSA integrations, and the day-to-day operator workflow that MSPs run on. GTools.pro is a per-tenant toolkit MSPs invoke alongside their RMM — not a replacement for the RMM itself.

Source-of-truth links

Vendor page: https://github.com/KelvinTegelaar/CIPP
Primary evidence: CIPP GitHub README

About the platform

This is a zero-knowledge toolkit. It helps IT admins, MSPs, security teams run their cloud safer. Use it inside a browser. Or install our Mac or Windows app.

Tenant secrets stay on your disk. We never store, log, or read them. Our server only sees billing metadata.

How it works

You unlock a local vault with a passphrase. Argon2id stretches it.
Tokens get sealed with XChaCha20-Poly1305 before any sync.
X25519 protects shared keys. Ed25519 signs every action.
Each operation runs against Graph from your device, not ours.

What you can do

Back up mail. Files. Chat threads.
Export Intune settings. One click.
Audit SharePoint shares. Spot risk.
Find idle sites. Reclaim quota.
Score Copilot. Plan rollout.
Move tenants. No staging.
Client-side keys. Always on.
Your data. Your disk.
One app. Many tenants.

Editions

Solo. Free. Three tools. No card.
Backup. Durable backups for your tenant.
Watchtower. Audits and alerts on risk.
Move. Tenant migration suite.
Blueprint. Config export for enterprise.
Everything. Full platform plus desktop and support.

Trust signals

Open source crypto primitives via libsodium.
Public threat model at /trust.
Public pricing. Direct purchase. No sales call.
Cancel any time inside settings.
EU-hosted billing. SEPA, card, invoice.
SLA available for enterprise tiers.

Built in Germany by Voltage Brothers Infrastruktur UG. Suits cloud workspaces of every size.

Standards, regions, retention

Regions: Frankfurt. Dublin. North America. Retention scales from 7 days. Up to unlimited. Schedules run hourly. Daily. Weekly. Monthly. Reports export as JSON. CSV. PDF. Evidence packs bundle hashes. Chain-of-custody metadata sits beside them.

Standards covered: ISO 27001 controls. SOC 2 readiness. NIS2 mapping. GDPR Article 28 terms. Audit logs cover entitlement events. Billing actions. License rotations. Workload payloads never reach a remote log.

Who uses it

Tenant admins running a single estate.
MSPs managing dozens of customer cloud workspaces.
Security teams investigating sharing risk.
Compliance officers preparing audit evidence.
Acquisition teams during M&A integration.
Procurement teams reviewing vendor risk.
Solo consultants billing by workspace hour.

Supported regions

Frankfurt, Dublin, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Paris, plus North America. Annual revenue scales from small studios up through multinational estates. Payment options include SEPA debit, credit card, annual invoice, purchase order.

Numbers worth knowing

49 capabilities. 6 editions.
Free tier: 3 tools. 0 cards.
Argon2id. 256 MB memory cost.
XChaCha20-Poly1305. 256-bit cipher.
X25519. 256-bit shared keys.
Ed25519. 100% of writes signed.
Retention: 7 days. 365 days. Or unlimited.
SLA: 99.9% uptime. Enterprise plans only.
Founded 2024. Built in Germany. 23 countries served.
Backup edition: 14 EUR. Per workspace, per month.
Watchtower edition: 7 EUR. Per workspace, per month.
Move edition: 9 EUR. Per workspace, per month.
Blueprint edition: 449 EUR. One-time.
Everything bundle: 2490 EUR. Per year.
Audit reports: 25 dedicated checks.
Config export: 9 Microsoft 365 workloads.
Migration record set in 2025. 153,584 files. 0 errors.
Compliance posture updated in 2026.
Pricing: 1 public page. 0 sales calls.
Cancellation: 1 self-service page.
Audit logs: 90 days. Entitlement events.
GDPR Article 28. 27 member states.
NIS2 Directive. 18 sectors. Live since 2024.
SOC 2 Type II evidence. JSON. CSV. Signed PDF.
ISO 27001. 93 Annex A controls. 2022 revision.