Arcserve UDP vs IBM Spectrum Protect Plus comparison

Arcserve and IBM are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Arcserve is ranked #18 with an average rating of 7.3, while IBM is ranked #23 with an average rating of 8.2. Arcserve holds a 1.3% mindshare in BRS, compared to IBM’s 0.9% mindshare. Additionally, 84% of Arcserve users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of IBM users who would recommend it.

Arcserve UDP

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84% willing to recommend

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91% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

Arcserve UDP and IBM Spectrum Protect Plus are both highly-regarded data protection solutions with distinct strengths. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus seems to have the upper hand because of its comprehensive features and better long-term ROI, despite its higher price.

Features: Arcserve UDP is valued for its ease of use, reliable data recovery, and comprehensive backup capabilities. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus stands out for its robust security, scalability, and integration with cloud services. Users tend to prefer the advanced features and flexibility offered by IBM Spectrum Protect Plus.

Room for Improvement: Users suggest Arcserve UDP could improve its reporting and analytics, as well as enhance its integration with other platforms. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus users note the need for better performance optimization and user training resources.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Arcserve UDP is frequently highlighted for its straightforward deployment process and responsive customer service. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus, while slightly more complex to deploy due to its robust features, also enjoys positive feedback for support, though some users find it less efficient in this regard compared to Arcserve UDP.

Pricing and ROI: Arcserve UDP is favored for its competitive pricing and strong ROI, making it an attractive option for cost-conscious buyers. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus, despite being on the higher end of the pricing spectrum, justifies its cost with advanced functionalities and better long-term ROI according to user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Arcserve UDP

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

18th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (10th)

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

23rd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Arcserve UDP is 1.3%, down from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is 0.9%, down from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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MukundKambli

Senior Solutions Architect at Team Computers

Global deduplication, stable, and flexible licensing options

I give the solution ten out of ten. This solution offers one dashboard to manage the BC con, disaster recovery plan, DR solution, and backup as well as different licensing options, unlike other OEM products. We are the system integrators for our clients, so we design the solution as per the customer's requirements. We provide several solutions options to our clients such as Druva inSync, Druva Phoenix, and Arcserve UDP with the specifications and the client makes a decision based on their requirements. I would advise potential users to first be clear on whether they are going to use it as a backup solution for compliance purposes, just wanting to take the backups of files and servers, or for instant recovery. The IQ and RPO discussion with our customers usually takes 30 minutes. I recommend this solution.

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Atif Najam

Chief Information Officer and Program Lead at Gatron Industries Ltd

Has very good integration features and can quickly backup data and optimize storage

I would like to see continuous data protection (CDP). If there is machine failure, you don't have to go to the backup copy that you took 12 hours ago. You can actually go back to the backup copy made half an hour ago. That is, it would be good to have certain-point-in-time recovery. I would like them to add global deduplication. With deduplicate backups, deduplication will work only with the data of a certain machine or a certain backup set. Usually, the data is repeated across the data of the backup sets. However, if IBM Spectrum Protect Plus provides a global deduplication option it will ultimately result in better storage savings.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The recovery part of the product is very good."

"The ease of use is the best feature of the product."

"The solution has no limitations because it does backup for Linux and Windows."

"It allows us to back up all the servers and centrally manage them."

"Arcserve has a feature called virtual standby (VSB), which has been very helpful because I already have a hot standby copy of my critical infrastructure. If something breaks, I can spin up that virtual standby copy in less than five minutes and ensure that my data is available to everyone and that business continuity is maintained."

"The ability to switch between different hardware platforms and utilization tools are some of this solution's most valuable features."

"It is a very stable solution...It is a scalable solution."

"Arcserve UDP has a good configuration and user interface. It makes the job of an administrator easy."

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"The most valuable features of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus are you have many possibilities on how to use it. We use it for backups and to create secondary and third copies. It is possible to pick up Kubernetes containers and use a different cloud provider if you need to start backups on the cloud."

"Virtual snapshots that offer incremental backups."

"The initial setup of IBM Protect Plus is simple and not complex."

"The support from IBM is very good."

"This solution is very stable and has good support available online."

"The most valuable feature of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is its ease of use. Additionally, it does backups of all of the things we need, such as OS, files, and databases."

"The most valuable feature is the ease of use."

"The tool has enough documentation; you don't need to contact the support team."

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Cons

"The solution can improve by allowing older versions to support the latest version of the OS."

"It takes much time to verify and consolidate images for backups."

"Based on my experience, whenever we need support, there are difficulties with communication when trying to resolve the issue."

"I think that the price could still be a bit cheaper and I do not like that they have been purchased by Arcserve."

"StorageCraft ShadowProtect can improve by making one console that can control backups of all desktops and servers in one place. Additionally, the recovery process of the backups is very slow and could improve. It's very slow when we went to recover a complete disc but to recover one file is very fast."

"One of the biggest drawbacks of Arcserve UDP is that it does not have a single console, making it an area that needs to be considered for improvement."

"One area for improvement in Arcserve UDP is its capability to interact with other cloud servers."

"They could work on their marketing approach. I don't see many people leveraging it."

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"The backup support for IBM Power Virtualization needs to be added."

"The software's technical support could improve its response time for different time zones."

"An area that needs improvement is data validation. We currently use another product that gives us immediate validation, information about when the last backup was, and no risk of corruption happening. TSM in IBM Spectrum is not mature so that you can validate on the spot."

"The solution should allow for backup of iOS snapshots."

"I would like more integration with security. We need to show the value of the product in regards to handling security. For example, how it handles current malware or viruses. IBM should be more proactive in this direction."

"The solution only supports HyperV and VMware but doesn't support Nutanix."

"The replication feature is not available."

"The one issue we are facing is related to file restores."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We only have the maintenance of three standard UDP licenses. Each license is 50 Euro. There are some additional costs for the storage and software but it has nothing to do with the UDP."

"The price is based on the number of sockets. We use a four-socket price that includes two servers and the cost is $4,375."

"The solution is priced well compared to other solutions."

"The solution is very expensive."

"The solution is not very expensive, but it is not cheap."

"Its price seems reasonable. Its price is average as compared to the other products I've looked at. We have a three-year license right now. There are no other costs beyond the standard licensing fee."

"The licensing cost is for one year. There are not any hidden costs involved in the pricing model of the solution."

"The pricing is moderate."

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"In addition to the standard licensing fees, we paid for implementation and training."

"Unlike some other solutions, such as Veritas NetBackup where you have to pay for different licenses to use different features, there is a single license that allows you to use all of the features."

"There are a few options available for purchasing the solutions. Overall, the price of the is high."

"Clients prefer to buy a perpetual license, but the majority opt for a yearly subscription."

"We have a perpetual license for the tool since it is deployed on-premise."

"The initial cost of the product is perpetual but the support fees are billed annually."

"The price offering from IBM is coming down because it is based on number of VM machines. So, IBM is coming to the market to show the added value of the product."

"If you need to extend it, it can be extended acting like a normal Spectrum Protect with a long archive."

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Questions from the Community

Major Differences Between These 4 Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions?

Comparing the features of the four is not the right approach. You need to develop a list of requirements for backup and DR that are specific to your organization and then compare each of the four ...

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What do you like most about Arcserve UDP?

The most valuable feature of Arcserve UDP is the initiative UI and the logs are clear and detailed that are generated when there has been an issue or failure on the user's system. We only have to l...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Arcserve UDP?

The licensing cost is for one year. There are not any hidden costs involved in the pricing model of the solution.

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What do you like most about IBM Spectrum Protect Plus?

The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that the product works and helps with restoration areas whenever there is a need to restore something.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Spectrum Protect Plus?

We have a perpetual license for the tool since it is deployed on-premise. We pay a fixed fee per year for support.

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What needs improvement with IBM Spectrum Protect Plus?

The security must be improved. We face a lot of cyber threats like ransomware. It impacts data availability and protection. The tool must provide a mechanism to make resilient backups. The tool mus...

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Overview

Arcserve UDP is a comprehensive solution that empowers even a one-person IT department to protect virtual and physical environments with a high degree of simplicity. It allows you to design and manage your entire data protection strategy with a unified management console, and enables you to scale your data backup coverage as your organization grows with the push of a button.

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is a data protection and availability solution for virtual environments that can be deployed in minutes and protect your environment within an hour. It simplifies data protection, whether data is hosted in physical, virtual, software-defined or cloud environments. It can be implemented as a stand-alone solution or integrate with your IBM Spectrum Protect environment to off-load copies for long term storage and data governance with scale and efficiency.

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ITPS, North Hertfordshire Homes, SEMIKRON, Kajaani University of Applied Sciences, Test Valley Borough Council, EK Services

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