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.
"The solution has an effective overwrite feature."
"It is highly scalable for both SMEs and large enterprises."
"The advantage that AWS Backup has over competitors is that it's very simple."
"It's very easy to configure. Since it's a managed service, it's very straightforward to set up and use. And my customers get on with it very fast."
"The most valuable features we have found are the flexibility in the services offered."
"It provides an easy data migration process from on-premise to cloud."
"The auto-scaling feature and the time efficiency of setting up AWS Backup are the most valuable aspects for us."
"The most valuable features of AWS Backup are point-in-time recovery and support resources."
"The solution is stable; I haven't experienced any bugs or glitches on it."
"The most valuable feature is that it is simple to use."
"It's a good solution. It's pretty stable."
"The duplication is the solution's most valuable feature."
"We're comfortable using this kind of technology. It's user-friendly."
"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."
"What I like most about Veritas SaaS Backup is that it is easy to work on."
"It's very comprehensive. It's one of the first brands to appear in its field."
"To create a plan and for all the configuration, one has to do multiple steps, which could be organized in a much simpler way, making the user experience better."
"One improvement I would like to see in AWS Backup is the implementation of incremental backups."
"The initial setup of the solution is complex."
"When it comes to encrypting data, it is not so convenient."
"For additional functionalities, it should be more intelligent, like more AI-capabilities."
"The solution's reporting features and restore features can be improved."
"The AWS Backup backend reporting is a major area that needs improvement. We would be very excited if we can see some reporting, such as trends. We do understand that there are reports available for S3 Bucket, in which the AWS backend stores the data. However, if we can receive holistic reporting, then it would be very helpful for us."
"Its cost could be better than a few of its competitors."
"The solution does lack a lot of features, and we're considering switching."
"Technical support can be improved."
"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."
"The usability of the solution isn't the best."
"The backup reports and the dashboard need improvement."
"In the future, we would like to see support for virtualized machines."
"The technical team wasn't very helpful."
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 Rubrik, whereas Veritas Alta SaaS Protection is most compared with Veritas NetBackup, Commvault Cloud, Veritas Backup Exec, Azure Backup and Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365. See our AWS Backup vs. Veritas Alta SaaS Protection report.
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