commvault-complete-data-protection-vs-veeam-backup-replication

Veeam Backup and Replication and Commvault Complete Backup and Recovery are both Data Center Backup Solutions built to archive and restore business data. Veeam Backup and Replication is most popular with mid-sized businesses, though it is also used by small and large enterprises due to its flexible pricing packages. Commvault Complete Backup and Recovery is most popular with large enterprises, though it is also used by mid-sized businesses as it is well equipped to handle complex technology environments.

Features

Veeam Backup and Replication and Commvault Complete Backup and Recovery both include essential data backup features such as disaster recovery, but they also have a few standout features that set them apart from each other.

Veeam Backup and Replication is simple to implement and use. Non-technical users will be able to use Veeam Backup and Replication to archive and restore information with ease. Veeam Backup and Replication also performs well when snapshotting virtual machines, allowing businesses to automate their backup process so minimal data is lost in a disaster. Lastly, Veeam Backup and Replication supports physical server backup.

Commvault Complete Backup and Recovery supports a wide variety of physical and virtual servers, including Windows, Linux, UNIX, and Oracle servers. Additionally, Commvault Complete Backup and Recovery allows for flexible backup and recovery, allowing users to restore data between virtual, physical, and cloud storage.

Limitations

Veeam Backup and Replication and Commvault Complete Backup and Recovery both offer essential data backup features, but they also have a few limitations that are important to consider.

Veeam Backup and Replication provides fast backup and archiving features, but restoration can be slow. For businesses that need to recover large amounts of data, Veeam Backup and Replication is significantly slower than other options.

Commvault Complete Backup and Recovery can be difficult to implement, particularly for more complex systems. Most businesses will need to take advantage of training and engineering services offered by Commvault.

Pricing

Veeam Backup and Replication is priced at $1,200.00 per year, though there are less feature-complete options available. The Veeam Backup Starter package is only $400.00 per year but lacks almost all analytics features included in the Veeam Backup and Replication Package. This package will be sufficient for users that only need data backup and recovery features.

Commvault does not provide exact pricing for Commvault Complete Backup and Recovery, though interested businesses can reach out to the vendor for a quote.