We compared AWS Backup and Druva Phoenix 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 Phoenix is commended for its user-friendly login portal and overall adaptability.
Room for Improvement: AWS Backup could enhance its reporting and visualization, user interface, encryption options, and troubleshooting indicators. Druva Phoenix is not suitable for non-x86 architectures like AIX and cannot be utilized in the cloud for AIX systems.
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 Phoenix's technical support is exceptional, promptly resolving problems with efficiency.
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. Druva Phoenix offers a quick and easy setup, enabling immediate data backup in a lab environment.
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 Phoenix's pricing includes cloud data storage, eliminating the need for separate billing. Druva Phoenix's simple and clear pricing model is based on the amount of data and the number of virtual machines being backed up.
ROI: AWS Backup offers significant value by enabling backup restoration and readiness for unforeseen events. There is no available information or user feedback regarding the ROI of Druva Phoenix. It is advised to refer to official sources or directly reach out to the companies for accurate details on user ROI.
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 Phoenix provides a fast and effortless setup process and solid compatibility with x86 platforms. Users like Druva’s all-inclusive pricing that eliminates the need for separate billing for data storage. However, it is not compatible with non-x86 architectures and cannot be deployed in the cloud for AIX systems.
"It is highly scalable for both SMEs and large enterprises."
"It provides an easy data migration process from on-premise to cloud."
"The solution's most valuable features are its backup capability and tight integration with other AWS services."
"The most valuable features of AWS Backup are point-in-time recovery and support resources."
"It is an easy-to-use solution."
"It works well as a backup and as a service."
"The replication in the recovery region is the most valuable feature."
"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."
"What I like most about Veritas SaaS Backup is that it is easy to work on."
"Veritas is loaded with features because the appliance is ready to integrate with the cloud in cases where the customers have a hybrid or cloud environment."
"he most valuable feature is that it's not so intrusive with computer resources."
"It's a good solution. It's pretty stable."
"I think the most important feature is the ability of SaaS Backup to cover all modules proposed by Office 365, because competing solutions don't cover the total scope."
"The most valuable feature is that it is simple to use."
"The duplication is the solution's most valuable feature."
"The most valuable features are the ease of administration and the ease of configuration."
"The service disconnects a lot."
"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."
"The solution's reporting features and restore features can be improved."
"One of the limitations of AWS Backup is that it only does file-based copying."
"There could be a centralized dashboard with a reporting feature notifying us of daily backup status."
"For additional functionalities, it should be more intelligent, like more AI-capabilities."
"One improvement I would like to see in AWS Backup is the implementation of incremental backups."
"Its cost could be better than a few of its competitors."
"The technical team wasn't very helpful."
"An area for improvement is the product's performance, especially how long it takes to do a job."
"The implementation could be improved. The server setup is very easy, but some specific client implementation, for example, Oracle or SQL servers, are a little bit complicated. they should offer a bit more assistance with the setup for these particular items."
"The usability of the solution isn't the best."
"The go-between is a Veritas partner, so the customer support was not that good. The solution is fine except when there is a purchasing crisis where you have to remake the ecosystem. It causes a lot of issues. The support was a problem, but we're okay with it as long as we have someone to communicate with."
"The solution does lack a lot of features, and we're considering switching."
"Licensing has been a struggle. It went from bronze, silver to gold. Licensing needs more sophistication. It has features that are sold as separate add-ons."
"Currently, it isn't possible to use anything other than Veritas cloud to back up to. I think today it's important to cover the three major cloud provider: GCP, Azure and AWS."
AWS Backup is ranked 5th in SaaS Backup with 23 reviews while Veritas Alta SaaS Protection is ranked 12th in SaaS Backup with 12 reviews. AWS Backup is rated 8.0, while Veritas Alta SaaS Protection is rated 8.0. 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 Veritas Alta SaaS Protection writes "It's a user-friendly solution that helps us migrate our customers from their local servers". AWS Backup is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, Commvault Cloud, Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, Rubrik Go and Cohesity DataProtect, whereas Veritas Alta SaaS Protection is most compared with Veritas NetBackup, Commvault Cloud, Veritas Backup Exec, Azure Backup and Keepit. See our AWS Backup vs. Veritas Alta SaaS Protection report.
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