We compared AWS Backup and Druva inSync across several parameters based on our users' reviews. After reading the collected data, you can find our conclusion below:
Features: AWS Backup is highly regarded for its flexibility and point-in-time recovery options. Users appreciate AWS Backup’s snapshot feature that allows them to back up applications to a secondary site. Druva inSync is praised for its user-friendly interface, adaptability, and automated ransomware detection. It provides cloud accessibility, customizable backup policies, and efficient data recovery.
Room for Improvement: AWS Backup could enhance its reporting and visualization, user interface, encryption options, and troubleshooting indicators. Users say Druva inSync could improve resource efficiency and enhance security with user-level encryption keys.
Service and Support: Some users described AWS Backup's customer service as amazing, but others noted that AWS support may take longer to resolve complex issues. Druva has been praised for its excellent customer support, with users highlighting the prompt and helpful assistance provided.
Ease of Deployment: Users reported varying experiences setting up AWS Backup. Some said it took only a few minutes, but others said it could take up to 10 days. The initial setup process for Druva inSync is generally straightforward and can be completed in less than half an hour, but the total deployment time may be longer for complex environments.
Pricing: AWS Backup’s pricing is generally regarded as reasonable and flexible. There are no licensing fees. Users are only charged for backup storage and data transfer. However, some users consider the model to be costly and complex. Druva inSync’s pricing is considered simple and inexpensive, with no extra fees or licensing expenses.
ROI: AWS Backup offers significant value by enabling backup restoration and readiness for unforeseen events. Users have provided limited information about the ROI of Druva inSync so far.
Comparison Results: AWS Backup provides flexibility in services, point-in-time recovery, and seamless integration. At the same time, some users noted that AWS Backup requires specific configuration knowledge and has room for improvement in reporting and restore functionality. Druva inSync is regarded as an affordable, adaptable solution that’s effortless to set up. Users love Druva’s automated ransomware capabilities and helpful customer service. Reviews say Druva can improve security by adding user-level encryption, and some complained that the solution is too resource-intensive.
"Reporting is one of the key elements that are valuable for C-suite executives. In terms of monitoring, the solution provides comprehensive details into ongoing processes, flagging issues and warnings as necessary."
"The solution has an effective overwrite feature."
"It is an easy-to-use solution."
"I rate the tool's stability a nine out of ten."
"The most valuable feature is the daily incremental site backup."
"The most valuable feature is its ease of use."
"The auto-scaling feature and the time efficiency of setting up AWS Backup are the most valuable aspects for us."
"The most valuable features we have found are the flexibility in the services offered."
"It's incredibly fast."
"We get control over authentication policies and create an agentless backup by generating a token for that."
"One of the most valuable features is it is available on the cloud, so I do not need to make a firewall. Second, the backup speed is outstanding. The third thing is that the section policy is very good and gives you a lot of flexibility and granularity regarding what you need to back up."
"Users do not need to contact IT administrators to recover lost or deleted files. They can do it on their own, eliminating waiting time."
"The main benefit of this solution is that it automatically scans the files for ransomware after the backup is complete."
"Druva inSync is very easy to use."
"The recovery aspect of the solution is its most valuable feature."
"If you are looking for a backup solution, go with Druva because it's quite simple."
"Only the price could be improved."
"The notifications on the backup and on the mobile app could be more useful. If they could arrange notes or notifications properly and offer services for managing it in our region, it would be helpful for us."
"It requires a lot of time to connect the snapshot, identify the files, and restore a single file manually."
"This backup tool does the full backup of the entire snapshot server. I would like to have the option to not do the full server backup."
"It could be less expensive."
"If AWS Backup were a hybrid solution that also supported on-premises backups then it would be very helpful, especially if you are doing a migration to the cloud."
"When it comes to encrypting data, it is not so convenient."
"For additional functionalities, it should be more intelligent, like more AI-capabilities."
"The speed could be better."
"The solution takes a lot of time during restoration."
"The backup time is very poor. The backup runs continuously. It goes on from morning till night. The system performance also becomes very poor when Druva inSync is running."
"It would be good if bare metal backups were possible."
"The product needs to improve its support."
"Druva inSync is very high in price. A general customer cannot afford this solution. Even if the product is good, people cannot afford such a high cost just for taking the backup. This is a recurring investment, and the customers have to pay for it every year. Druva is also yet to develop the channel and the channel or partner commitment."
"The one area that needs to improve is the pricing."
"This solution would benefit from the inclusion of an on-premise backup feature, as currently, they are offering everything in the cloud."
AWS Backup is ranked 5th in SaaS Backup with 23 reviews while Druva inSync is ranked 7th in SaaS Backup with 15 reviews. AWS Backup is rated 8.0, while Druva inSync is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of AWS Backup writes "Useful point-in-time recovery, highly scalable, and implementation straightforward". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Druva inSync writes "Lightweight, easy to install and configure, and it does its job automatically". AWS Backup is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, Commvault Cloud, Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, Rubrik Go and N-able Cove Data Protection, whereas Druva inSync is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, Rubrik, Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365, Commvault Cloud and Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud. See our AWS Backup vs. Druva inSync report.
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