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.
"AWS Backup's most valuable feature is that you can configure it remotely to create backups."
"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 we have found are the flexibility in the services offered."
"The auto-scaling feature and the time efficiency of setting up AWS Backup are the most valuable aspects for us."
"It works well as a backup and as a service."
"The advantage that AWS Backup has over competitors is that it's very simple."
"It is highly scalable for both SMEs and large enterprises."
"The solution's hardware appliance is very scalable and very useful."
"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."
"It's a good solution. It's pretty stable."
"The most valuable feature is that it is simple to use."
"It's very comprehensive. It's one of the first brands to appear in its field."
"he most valuable feature is that it's not so intrusive with computer resources."
"The most valuable features are the ease of administration and the ease of configuration."
"We're comfortable using this kind of technology. It's user-friendly."
"One of the limitations of AWS Backup is that it only does file-based copying."
"There are some limitations to partial backup in AWS Backup."
"AWS Backup could improve because you cannot use Glacier or anything but EFS."
"If AWS Backup were a hybrid solution that also supported on-premises backups then it would be very helpful, especially if you are doing a migration to the cloud."
"It could be less expensive."
"The tool is a good fit if your environment is VM-specific. However, it might not be the most suitable option if you have physical servers or an on-premise setup."
"Only the price could be improved."
"The initial setup of the solution is complex."
"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."
"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."
"An area for improvement is the product's performance, especially how long it takes to do a job."
"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."
"The backup reports and the dashboard need improvement."
"The usability of the solution isn't the best."
"Technical support can be improved."
"The solution does lack a lot of features, and we're considering switching."
AWS Backup is ranked 4th in SaaS Backup with 23 reviews while Veritas Alta SaaS Protection is ranked 11th 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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