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 most valuable feature of Veeam Backup & Replication is that we can back up in-house and multiple cloud providers' storage."
"The integration with some storage systems like HP or Nutanix and great support are the most valuable features. You get productivity support. You get a response within one hour, even in the evening or night. The functionality of the whole software is good."
"This solution is very flexible and user-friendly — it's very good. It's very good with our virtual and physical infrastructure."
"The solution works well in two different environments, whether it is on-premises, cloud, or a combination."
"The restore capabilities are the most valuable features."
"The fast backup and restore feature is the most valuable."
"The most valuable feature of Veeam Backup & Replication is the ease of use."
"The integration of Veeam Backup Replication is very good."
"If you want to do failover, it works without any problem."
"In terms of resiliency, the most valuable aspect of SRM has been its effectiveness."
"The stability of SRM has been excellent. It gets a nine-out-of-ten."
"It eliminates the need for complex compliance requirements, making it a highly effective solution."
"It's very reliable. The solution is stable."
"VMware SRM replicates the VM from one site to another, and it helps us orchestrate the powering of VMs and DR when the DC goes down."
"SRM's best feature is automation."
"The installation and initial setup are straightforward."
"They need to focus more on cloud backup."
"The cost needs to be considered."
"Integration with other equipment could be improved."
"I have also been struggling with the storage and in some cases I need to move things due to performance."
"When you want to restore files, you first need to restore the machine, and then you have to mount it, and then restore the files."
"The more features the solution has the more complex it can be to set up. Veeam Backup & Replication can be complex."
"The initial setup is not always easy, and customers often need a lot of help to get Veeam up and running successfully."
"There needs to be more integration with VMware and the virtual machine."
"There are many functionality problems with the product currently. It is also slow and unstable."
"The technical support is not quick enough to respond when a user tries to contact them."
"The interface is not easy to use and can be made more user-friendly."
"VMware SRM's platform agnostics should support on-cloud usage as well."
"You cannot use VMware SRM in conjunction with storage replication software."
"The configuration process could be improved."
"The solution is on the expensive side."
"Technical support can take some time to respond."
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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