We compared Rubrik and Veritas NetBackup based on user reviews in five categories. We reviewed all of the data and you can find the conclusion below.
Features: Rubrik is praised for its automated policy enforcement and efficient ransomware detection. Veritas NetBackup users like its versatility and integration with third-party applications. Users appreciate its virtual server backup capabilities, cloud integration, and malware protection. Rubrik could expand compatibility with open-source databases, improve documentation, and strengthen its ability to back up remote sites. Veritas NetBackup would benefit from streamlining implementation and incorporating additional cloud solutions.
Service and Support: Rubrik customers appreciate the support team's expertise and fast response. Some users reported positive experiences with Veritas customer service, but others said that it sometimes took a long time to resolve issues and support is inconsistent across regions.
Ease of Deployment: Rubrik's setup is simple, and users say the support team was available to assist as needed. Opinions on Veritas NetBackup's setup complexity are mixed, with some finding it straightforward and others perceiving it as more complex.
Pricing: Some users find Rubrik's pricing expensive, but many say it’s justified by its encryption and security features. Rubrik's license includes both software and hardware without any additional costs. 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: Rubrik provides peace of mind and some cost savings, but users say that quantifying the ROI is difficult. Veritas NetBackup prioritizes constant availability and quick access, resulting in a positive ROI.
Comparison Results: Users like Rubrik’s advanced ransomware features, excellent support, and automated policy enforcement. However, some had issues with its remote backup abilities and high price tag. 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.
"Intelligent agent technology."
"The live mounting and compatibility of different operating systems is great."
"The ease of use is the most valuable feature. It is a very simple system compared to just about any other back up technology. It is extremely easy to use and very versatile."
"Disk mount that lets a restore happen immediately, no need to re-hydrate."
"Drives the back-end through a powerful, well-documented API."
"The most valuable feature is the Instant Recovery, where we can restore a VM or SQL database or any server or application, and have it up and running on their appliance within a few seconds."
"What I like about Rubrik is its strong focus on security, particularly in combating ransomware threats."
"We had some VMware issue as VMware did some changes on the AHCI drivers. Rubrik saved our environment those times."
"Specific features that I could not do without are SLPs for replication and duplication control and AIR which makes DR easy."
"The backup and restore features are helpful."
"The solution is easy to learn."
"NetBackup is very easy for end-users."
"The most valuable feature is its stability."
"The most valuable feature is the trouble-free operation, as we have not had many problems with it."
"The product is stable and reliable."
"I can rely on this product if I need a restore."
"Rubrik could improve in customization options for dashboards."
"The dashboard and user interface could be improved to make them more user-friendly."
"I would like to see more information on encryption with the next release."
"I don't like Rubrik's user interface because it's not intuitive, and I find it hard to get the information I need."
"I have a personal want which might not necessarily make sense with Rubrik as a company or Rubrik as a software, but it'd be really nice if they could also handle things like item-level backups and restores of Active Directory objects and DNS and DCP objects."
"They have what's called an organization which means different groups of access to Rubrik, but the alerting only goes to the admins. My suggestion to Rubrik is to make sure that the separate organizations or groups of users get the appropriate alerting."
"The price of Rubrik is too high, especially when you are considering a change in the total backup solution."
"The licensing cost is quite high. That is something that needs to be worked out, because so many times it happens that the team does not have the budget or there are other issues at that time. Cost has become an important factor in deciding whether to continue with the Rubrik solution."
"They need to work on the GUI. It has been the same for the last 10 years."
"Main area that could be improved is the pricing, to make it more competitive"
"We want a solution that can be scaled-out because our data is growing very quickly, and we aren't able to back it up quickly. It takes one or two days, which is a problem. It is very slow. We just use one backup server. We want another solution with maybe a backup server cluster to back up more data in one day. We want a solution that can be scaled-out to back up our data quickly and efficiently."
"The reporting of the backups could be better."
"There have been issues with performance and some features."
"The biggest problem with NetBackup is licensing."
"The solution could improve by having a feature to backup iSeries workloads."
"I do not really like NetBackup as it is coming from a mix of other software packages."
Rubrik is ranked 4th in Backup and Recovery with 83 reviews while Veritas NetBackup is ranked 5th in Backup and Recovery with 112 reviews. Rubrik is rated 9.2, while Veritas NetBackup is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Rubrik writes "Easy to use with minimal training required, innovative, good support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Veritas NetBackup writes "Efficient data recovery and replication features ". Rubrik is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, Cohesity DataProtect, Commvault Cloud, Zerto and AvePoint Cloud Backup, whereas Veritas NetBackup is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, Veritas NetBackup Appliance, Azure Backup, Veritas Backup Exec and Dell NetWorker. See our Rubrik vs. Veritas NetBackup report.
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