We performed a comparison between Veeam Backup & Replication and VMware SRM based on our users’ reviews in five categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.
Comparison Results: Veeam Backup & Replication comes out on top in this comparison due to its robust performance and user-friendly interface. Veeam Backup & Replication also has a significant ROI.
"The integration of Veeam Backup Replication is very good."
"While I do not recall whether the latest version is 10.0 or 11.0 I do know that it allows one to make a back up repository that is very scalable and simple."
"Very reliable and easy to use."
"The solution can work for companies no matter the size or scope."
"Veeam Backup Replication is easy to use and has high performance. The backups are very fast. It's a complete solution that fulfills our current needs."
"One of the most valuable features of Veeam is that the restoration is easy and reliable."
"From my experience, Veeam is very good. Its interface is user-friendly. We can restore it whenever. It's not complicated. It's very easy to manage and administration is very easy."
"The most valuable feature of Veeam Backup & Replication is that we can back up in-house and multiple cloud providers' storage."
"The replication is a key feature."
"The solution runs well in the background, just in case we need it."
"The most valuable feature is the simplicity of operations."
"The product is evolving and the vendor is committed to change."
"In terms of resiliency, the most valuable aspect of SRM has been its effectiveness."
"The solution is simple to use and has effective automation."
"If you want to do failover, it works without any problem."
"Virtual Machine Recovery during DR situation, with automation and easy to use menus and options."
"The price can be a bit expensive."
"It's a great product, but only if you have everything virtualized."
"Margins should not be distinct; instead, they should seamlessly integrate with the Veeam Backup and Replication tools, requiring minimal separation."
"There is a lot of room for improvement, but the primary issue we have is that it's not built for the cloud."
"The licensing models, from a reseller's perspective, could be better."
"I cannot recall coming across any features that were lacking."
"Scalability, as well as licensing costs, need to be improved."
"The initial setup was not straightforward at all."
"In my view, if VMware comes up with an appliance-based solution like vCenter Server (which was also Windows-based), it will be much easier for deployment. I"
"We would like the patching management function of this product to be improved."
"SRM has to be installed on two separate data centers, so both have to be coordinated very well, which becomes complicated when configuring the software for disaster recovery."
"Flexibility to choose different PITs would be nice."
"Technical support needs improvement, they are not very responsive."
"The primary site lacks adequate equipment, such as power backup and cooling, which can lead to downtime during issues like power outages or overheating."
"This product is not appropriate for those moving to a broader cloud footprint."
"They could enhance the automation features for the product."
Veeam Backup & Replication is ranked 1st in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software with 328 reviews while VMware SRM is ranked 6th in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software with 69 reviews. Veeam Backup & Replication is rated 8.6, while VMware SRM is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Veeam Backup & Replication writes "Beneficial pricing model, user friendly interface, and many free features". On the other hand, the top reviewer of VMware SRM writes "A scalable solution that integrates well with the VMware platform, but its platform agnostics do not support on-cloud usage". Veeam Backup & Replication is most compared with Acronis Cyber Protect, Azure Backup, Rubrik, Veritas NetBackup and Cohesity DataProtect, whereas VMware SRM is most compared with Zerto, Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines, Azure Site Recovery, VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery and Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service . See our VMware SRM vs. Veeam Backup & Replication report.
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