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We performed a comparison between Actifio and IBM Spectrum Protect Plus based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Backup and Recovery solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Actifio vs. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus Report (Updated: May 2024).
770,616 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"They will assist me in achieving whatever budget issue the client may be having.""This product has unique capabilities that lead the product category in test data management, cloning and recovery.""Actifio was very stable. Whenever they identified bugs, they would promptly provide us with patches.""Very user-friendly and the QSA is very good.""The solution helps reduce costs.""Very user-friendly and the QSA is very good."

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"We used to use the solution with tapes a few years ago. We've switched to discs, and it has gotten much faster.""A full-featured data protection solution that is reliable and stable.""The solution is scalable.""The solution is scalable and can be fitted for any customer.""The API is very good.""The most valuable feature of this solution is the integration with Oracle.""If the system were to go down, we needed to make sure that the system could be recovered and available as soon as possible. Spectrum Protect provides you access to directly bind the backup volume to the server and make the system available instead of restoring it and copying the system.""The most valuable feature of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is its ease of use. Additionally, it does backups of all of the things we need, such as OS, files, and databases."

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Cons
"Lacks the option to price backup costs within the solution itself.""The initial setup is complex.""While the product does support various databases, the company needs to make more of an effort to support N-minus-one compatibility.""Google has stopped supporting the on-premise version of the tool.""The solution doesn't support AIX software or in-cloud, and we have a lot of servers running on AIX and Oracle.""Areas that need improvement would be the support for recovery in the physical environment."

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"The Gui interface and usability are not so friendly and easy.""The solution only supports HyperV and VMware but doesn't support Nutanix.""Rooms for improvement in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus are installation and configuration because those were difficult. They should try their best to improve those areas. In the next release of the product, better implementation and administration are what we're expecting.""Instead of using the command prompt for troubleshooting and administering the backup, there should be an easy-to-use graphical user interface.""The solution should allow for backup of iOS snapshots.""The replication feature is not available.""I would like integration into where the VMware guys can do their own restores.""I would like more integration with security. We need to show the value of the product in regards to handling security. For example, how it handles current malware or viruses. IBM should be more proactive in this direction."

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  • "Pricing is on a case by case basis."
  • "Support is very good. They send out a VM link and help you fix any issues."
  • "Actifio is cheaper than other tools."
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  • "If you need to extend it, it can be extended acting like a normal Spectrum Protect with a long archive."
  • "The price offering from IBM is coming down because it is based on number of VM machines. So, IBM is coming to the market to show the added value of the product."
  • "The licensing model of Spectrum Protect Plus is more efficient and cheaper compared to the original."
  • "In addition to the standard licensing fees, we paid for implementation and training."
  • "Unlike some other solutions, such as Veritas NetBackup where you have to pay for different licenses to use different features, there is a single license that allows you to use all of the features."
  • "Depends on the licensing options that you choose."
  • "The price is lower than that of some competing products."
  • "Clients prefer to buy a perpetual license, but the majority opt for a yearly subscription."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The solution helps reduce costs.
    Top Answer:Actifio is cheaper than other tools. I rate the pricing an eight out of ten.
    Top Answer:The product must provide AI features. Google has stopped supporting the on-premise version of the tool.
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that the product works and helps with restoration areas whenever there is a need to restore something.
    Top Answer:IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is an expensive solution since it is mostly used for corporate-level projects. I rate the price of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus a one on a scale of one to ten, where one is… more »
    Top Answer:I think the graphical reports are a shortcoming of the tool since it fails to provide my company with what we want in terms of reporting. Due to the product's inability to take care of its reporting… more »
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    23rd
    out of 133 in Backup and Recovery
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    1,435
    Comparisons
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    Reviews
    5
    Average Words per Review
    478
    Rating
    8.4
    19th
    out of 133 in Backup and Recovery
    Views
    3,335
    Comparisons
    2,311
    Reviews
    12
    Average Words per Review
    382
    Rating
    8.1
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    Overview
    Actifio is the world’s leading Enterprise Data-as-a-Service (EDaaS) platform. It enables thousands of users around the world to deliver their data just as they deliver their applications and infrastructure… as a service available instantly, anywhere. An enterprise-class software platform powered by patented Virtual Data Pipeline™ technology, Actifio frees data from traditional infrastructure to accelerate adoption of hybrid cloud, build higher quality applications faster, and improve business resiliency and availability. For more, visit Actifio.com or follow us on Twitter @Actifio.

    IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is a data protection and availability solution for virtual environments that can be deployed in minutes and protect your environment within an hour. It simplifies data protection, whether data is hosted in physical, virtual, software-defined or cloud environments. It can be implemented as a stand-alone solution or integrate with your IBM Spectrum Protect environment to off-load copies for long term storage and data governance with scale and efficiency.

    Sample Customers
    IBM, Waste Industries, Nasdaq, Verizon, Sharp, Rosetta Stone, Dakine, JBS Australia, Texas Wesleyan University, Cintra, People's Choice Credit Union, Lotto NZ, Electric Insurance, Tyler Technologies, Intility, Corporate One Federal Credit Union, Bryant University, pc/nametag, Isagenix, Sungard Availability Services, Databank, Electrocraft, Lifescript, Westfleisch, Interstate National Corporation, RestorePoint, Net3, Access Community Health Network, Newmarket International, Rezolve Group Inc., Piri Reis University, MC Assembly, Grass-Merkur, dbMotion, Christian Broadcasting Network, Bezeq, Abilene Christian University, CNW Group, Softcat, Migliori, City of South Portland, NaviSite, News-Press & Gazette, Comtec, Equity Insurance, Admirals Bank, Assistra, Dassault, Henry Davis York Lawyers, SAI Global, Audax Group, DSM, Triad Retail Media, Euronet Worldwide, Palm Beach County School District, iGate, Emerald Queen Casino
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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm22%
    Computer Software Company15%
    Retailer8%
    Government6%
    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider25%
    Consumer Goods Company25%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Non Tech Company13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Government10%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business13%
    Midsize Enterprise38%
    Large Enterprise50%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise72%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business43%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise46%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise65%
    Buyer's Guide
    Actifio vs. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Actifio vs. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    Actifio is ranked 23rd in Backup and Recovery with 8 reviews while IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is ranked 19th in Backup and Recovery with 28 reviews. Actifio is rated 8.8, while IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Actifio writes "Actifio enables quick and efficient data refreshes". On the other hand, the top reviewer of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus writes "Has very good integration features and can quickly backup data and optimize storage". Actifio is most compared with Rubrik, Delphix, Veeam Backup & Replication, Commvault Cloud and NetApp Cloud Backup, whereas IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is most compared with IBM Spectrum Protect, Veeam Backup & Replication, Cohesity DataProtect, Nutanix Mine Integrated Backup and Veritas NetBackup. See our Actifio vs. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus report.

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