We compared Nakivo and Veritas NetBackup based on user reviews in five categories. We reviewed all of the data and you can find the conclusion below.
Features: Nakivo is praised for its offsite backup to Synology NAS and seamless cloud integration. Veritas NetBackup is praised for its versatility and integration with third-party applications. Users appreciate its virtual server backup capabilities, cloud integration, and malware protection. Nakivo could benefit from improvements in its remote upgrade capabilities, SNMP features, and application backup. Veritas NetBackup would benefit from streamlining implementation and incorporating additional cloud solutions.
Service and Support: Nakivo's support is praised for being quick, considerate, and attentive. Some users reported positive experiences with Veritas customer service, but others said that it sometimes took a long time to resolve issues in specific regions.
Ease of Deployment: Nakivo's setup was described as straightforward. A few users said the deployment was somewhat complex but not excessively difficult. Opinions on Veritas NetBackup's setup complexity are mixed, with some finding it straightforward and others perceiving it as more complex.
Pricing: Nakivo offers lower licensing costs and a flexible pricing structure. Nakivo provides cost-efficient backups at a competitive price and even offers a free license for one year for up to five VMs. Opinions on Veritas NetBackup's pricing vary. Some consider it expensive but say it’s worth the price due to its extensive features. There are no additional fees aside from the basic license.
ROI: Nakivo ensures a favorable return on investment with a reasonable total cost of ownership and reduced testing expenditures. Veritas NetBackup prioritizes constant availability and quick access, resulting in a positive ROI.
Comparison Results: Nakivo is a powerful, cost-effective solution that seamlessly integrates with the cloud, but it could use some enhancements in its SNMP features and remote upgrading functionality. Users say Veritas NetBackup is a versatile solution that offers robust compatibility, seamless cloud integration, and strong protection against malware and ransomware. NetBackup received mixed reviews for pricing and ease of setup, and some users said it could improve its cloud support.
"The user interface in general is very good. I"
"The solution has a user-friendly interface and is easy to configure."
"The implementation of Nakivo made it possible to implement the information security policies currently in force in the company and to meet the statutory requirements in the field of IT security."
"The updates are problem-free, so we can keep Nakivo up to date on the server and NAS too."
"The product license and support delivery have been great!"
"Perfect for someone who doesn't want to waste time."
"The ability to create a replica of all virtual machines is a great feature."
"You can have it setup and running within a few minutes."
"Veritas NetBackup is very user-friendly and has some good quick recovery features."
"We were evaluating other products and getting confused between Commvault and Veritas NetBackup. The one reason that we started with Veritas NetBackup is the pricing of the license. There's no other reason from a technical perspective or even operation or capability of the two software. The main reason we chose Veritas NetBackup was that in our use case it is more cost-effective."
"It is essential. We can't do without it."
"AIR and duplication, overall management and troubleshooting."
"I can rely on this product if I need a restore."
"It has been around for so long, and it is very in-depth. It has a solution for everything that you can cover."
"The solution is easy to scale."
"It saves time for the backup needs of our organization."
"We are satisfied with Nakivo, but if anything could be improved, I think it would be more real-time as opposed to email support availability."
"UI could use some upgrades. The UI is basic, but functional."
"More statistic options would be a great feature."
"I would love to see BackBlaze B2 implementation in the future, as that would be our preferred cloud destination, but Amazon and Wasabi are both very great choices in the meantime."
"It would be helpful to be able to have a custom footprint so that only the required features are installed."
"They need a better knowledge base with more information about support issues."
"While the solution provides mostly what we need, it would be ideal if there were some additional feature capabilities for the API."
"Automatic updates do not work, and every update has to be done manually."
"They need to improve their support. In the beginning, their engineers had trouble understanding the issue we were presenting. It took a lot of conversations for them to start troubleshooting the problem."
"The speed of restoring data could be improved."
"The flip side about NetBackup is that it is not policy-based."
"The SQL Server backup features are not up to date."
"This product would be improved with the inclusion of a Sandbox feature like Veeam Sandbox."
"The virtual environment, cloud integration, copy data management features need improvement."
"Once the protection plan is created, we cannot pause or resume via the web administration page."
"The solution is not easy to use. You need to train yourself step by step because it is complex, but it is a good solution. Its pricing could be cheaper."
NAKIVO Backup & Replication is ranked 6th in Backup and Recovery with 84 reviews while Veritas NetBackup is ranked 5th in Backup and Recovery with 112 reviews. NAKIVO Backup & Replication is rated 9.4, while Veritas NetBackup is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of NAKIVO Backup & Replication writes "Good deduplication, easy to configure, and offers a free version". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Veritas NetBackup writes "Efficient data recovery and replication features ". NAKIVO Backup & Replication is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, Hornetsecurity Altaro VM Backup, Acronis Cyber Protect, Rubrik and Zerto, whereas Veritas NetBackup is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, Rubrik, Veritas NetBackup Appliance, Azure Backup and Veritas Backup Exec. See our NAKIVO Backup & Replication vs. Veritas NetBackup report.
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