Azure Backup vs Unitrends comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Azure Backup
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
7th
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
51
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Unitrends
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
45th
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Backup and Recovery category, the market share of Azure Backup is 4.8% and it decreased by 10.9% compared to the previous year. The market share of Unitrends is 0.3% and it decreased by 53.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

SyedAbid Hussain - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 2, 2023
The solution protects the infrastructure of an organization, but it should be made more application-aware
Azure Backup is a mandatory service. We have recommended every client to use Azure Backup. Many resources and databases are being backed up on Azure in different zones and regions We have multiple clients. Some of them have data centers. They have 100 to 200 virtual machines. We have set backups,…
DS
Jan 19, 2024
Offers excellent stability, scalability, and effectivness
In terms of improvement, the UI, especially in the recovery section, is unclear about which repository it uses—I had to hover over to find that information. Figuring out the scripting part wasn't straightforward; it took some time and had a few hiccups. Simplifying the scripting process and improving UI clarity would be beneficial. In the next release of Unitrends, I would like to see the ability to set retention based on the destination repository. Currently, I can set retention based on the data being backed up, but having the flexibility to specify retention periods for different repositories would be beneficial. This would allow me to tailor retention settings based on the importance and nature of the data stored in each repository.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The tool has a lot of features."
"The product is cost-effective compared to other vendors."
"The solution helped us use R2 RBO to back up frequently."
"The most valuable feature is the ease in which it backs up our data."
"The best aspect of the solution is its backup functionality."
"Azure Backup is good because it is entirely cloud-based, which means that you can be 99.9% sure that your backup is safe."
"There is only one feature, and that is the backup."
"It's very simple to configure which is very useful. It's not complex to configure it."
"Iinstant recovery (allows a spin-up of your image as a VM on the appliance)."
"I am impressed with the tool's reporting and UniView features."
"What I found most valuable in Unitrends is its simple user interface. It also works reliably."
"If you are a large organization, this is a product for you."
"The ability to diversify jobs within the same server helps break down a large chunk of data into more manageable and concentrated chunks."
"I really like the reporting options you get for various email reports."
"It is an easy system to use. The support, if needed, is always willing to help."
"The simple and fast restore routine."
 

Cons

"It can be further improved by continuously meeting its compliance requirements."
"My company faces a lot of difficulties in restoring any encrypted VM backup."
"It would be beneficial to receive alert messages if something isn't configured correctly, for instance, if service principal names are missing, a message could prompt you to set them up."
"The solution is still in its infancy; it's not a mature product yet."
"I would like to see better pricing."
"Azure Backup must include features similar to enterprise solutions."
"I would like to have the option to increase the frequency of the backups. Azure Backup does backups on an hourly basis, but I would prefer it to take backups more often."
"The solution’s user interface could be improved."
"Comparing the features and the working pattern, definitely they have to come down on pricing if they want to compete in the market."
"The solution’s UI can be improved. I am saying this because I have seen solutions with better UIs."
"Techs don't see to be well-versed in troubleshooting issues that arise and tickets stay opened for weeks for resolution."
"It seems like Unitrends moved away from enterprise customer engagement and moved more towards the managed service provider market."
"​​Follow up for the DRaaS service setup. I'm still waiting to schedule a DRaaS test after upgrading several months ago."
"There are some questions as to how safely they are storing backup data."
"The amount of updates which are being released. Updates should be limited to two or three a year, focusing more on quality instead of a rushed bug release."
"If the interface could be less complex, it is would be great."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have enterprise-level pricing. I rate the pricing a five out of ten."
"Licensing fees are paid on a monthly basis."
"Overall, its cost is better because the VMs are already there, and whatever you back up, there is only the additional cost of that storage, whereas if I have to use Avamar in Azure, a separate cost is there for the Avamar server, and in addition, whatever I take as a backup, there is a separate license with Avamar for that. So, there is a double cost if we have to use Avamar in the cloud."
"Azure Backup is a product that is priced at a cheap rate, and it is a great tool."
"The product's pricing is a three or four out of ten, where one is inexpensive, and ten is costly."
"The product is neither too expensive nor too cheap."
"The pricing of the solution does not depend on the service itself but rather on the minimum data volume encountered. This pricing approach seems reasonable and is on par with other competitors in the market. It is a good solution for on-premise needs because it is more cost-effective. When evaluating the overall financial expenditure, including operational costs and the impact on the IT team, Azure Backup is a favorable choice."
"It is a bit costly initially, but it is well worth it in the long run, especially for fighting against a number of threats, such as ransomware, which the IT industry is facing."
"Initial pricing is competitive. Renewal pricing is steep, so make sure to project costs for the lifetime of the appliance(s)."
"I would rate the solution's pricing a four out of ten. The licensing is yearly and it depends on the customers."
"Talk with the sales guys. They can work with you on the best package."
"Based on a scale of one to ten, with one being low and ten being high, I would rate the pricing of this solution as a three. Also, there are no additional costs involved in the standard licensing of the solution."
"When you purchase initially, get into the program which gives replacement hardware for free when you renew your support agreement."
"You should be aware how much the monthly costs are to use, what the initial costs for hardware are, and what the options to expand are, if needed."
"When we renew the Unitrends maintenance contract and update it to the latest version, the cost would be $5,000 per year. There are no hidden costs. They've been transparent with the costs."
"Make sure you do the homework to size the solution properly. Buy the Enterprise Plus licensing if you can afford it."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Government
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
17%
Government
11%
Real Estate/Law Firm
7%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

How does Azure Backup differ from Veeam Backup & Replication?
Veeam has a version for Azure but there are organizations, like ours, that are considering moving to an Azure environment and wonder if Azure Backup is better than Veeam Backup and Replication (Vee...
What do you like most about Azure Backup?
Azure Backup is easy to configure and restore.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Backup?
Azure Backup is a moderately priced solution. On a scale from one to ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap, I rate the solution's pricing a five out of ten.
What do you like most about Unitrends?
The most valuable feature of Unitrends for me is the automated feedback
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Unitrends?
Unitrends is an expensive solution. We've negotiated deals where they've given us the $ 62,000 to $ 64,000 appliance for free but charged $ 90,000 for three years of support.
What needs improvement with Unitrends?
In terms of improvement, the UI, especially in the recovery section, is unclear about which repository it uses—I had to hover over to find that information. Figuring out the scripting part wasn't s...
 

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Sample Customers

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