Arcserve UDP vs IBM Spectrum Protect Plus comparison

Arcserve and IBM are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Arcserve is ranked #19 with an average rating of 7.0, while IBM is ranked #23 with an average rating of 7.8. Arcserve holds a 1.2% mindshare in BRS, compared to IBM’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 84% of Arcserve users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of IBM users who would recommend it.

Arcserve UDP

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84% willing to recommend

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus

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88% willing to recommend

Arcserve UDP

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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

19th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (11th)

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

23rd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Arcserve UDP is 1.2%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is 1.0%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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TeresitaSabile

Head of Operation and IT at Elgrade Inc

Cost savings and efficient decompression but needs better cloud integration

Our primary use case for Arcserve UDP is its decompression feature, which helped us save money by reducing storage needs. Despite moving to cloud applications, we have been using Arcserve UDP for backup and disaster recovery Arcserve UDP has helped our organization save considerable amounts of…

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Atif Najam

Chief Information Officer and Program Lead at Gatron Industries Ltd

Enables organizations to make large-scale recoveries easily, but the security must be improved

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 must ensure that the recent backups have no ransomware. The backup must be immutable. They must be cyber-resilient backups. Finding a good resource person for IBM Spectrum in Pakistan is difficult. We have to rely on the support team. Resource availability is a challenge.

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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

"We are satisfied with Arcserve UDP. The most important feature that we use and why we choose this product is the RHA feature."

"I would recommend it if there is a general case."

"It is easy to configure."

"The most valuable features are the replication to the cloud and the deduplication."

"The standard backup and restore feature is most used."

"It's simple to set up."

"The data protection functionality is the most valuable feature of this solution."

"The most valuable feature of StorageCraft ShadowProtect is the speed and the compression of the backups. The compressed backed-up files do not take up as much storage. Additionally, the incremental backups can be done in one minute and be backed up on a disc very fast."

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"There is protection against disasters with good, fast, reliable recovery options."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is the integration with Oracle."

"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."

"The biggest benefit of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is that it's an agentless backup product which is very easy to configure and use."

"Large-scale recoveries are very straightforward."

"The solution is scalable and can be fitted for any customer."

"What I like about IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is its integration, plus it has very good technical support."

"If the system were to go down, we needed to make sure that the system could be recovered and available as soon as possible. Spectrum Protect provides you access to directly bind the backup volume to the server and make the system available instead of restoring it and copying the system."

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Cons

"In the most recent version of premium plus the replication has been removed, and it should re-added to the solution."

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

"The technical support of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."

"Licensing can be quite difficult."

"The solution's reporting could be improved and should provide customized reports."

"The product is not user-friendly."

"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."

"We are looking at scaling up to the cloud and using immutable copies on the cloud. Arcserve UDP 8.0 does have the immutable feature supporting AWS, but I'm looking for multi-cloud support. So, I'm waiting for Arcserve to release that in the next release."

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

"There's significant room for improvement. They are not yet where I want them to be."

"I would like integration into where the VMware guys can do their own restores."

"It requires much more automation features."

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

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

"IBM Spectrum Protect Plus could improve by adding SAP Rena."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is moderate."

"As an MSP partner, I believe that the prices are fair."

"In comparison to other vendors, it is a low-cost solution."

"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."

"There is an annual license required for this solution and it is priced well."

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

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

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

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

"There is an annual license required to use IBM Spectrum Protect Plus. The cost of the license could improve, it is expensive."

"Depends on the licensing options that you choose."

"The licensing model of Spectrum Protect Plus is more efficient and cheaper compared to the original."

"The price is lower than that of some competing products."

"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."

"The solution is too expensive."

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Computer Software Company

17%

Non Profit

11%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

16%

Computer Software Company

15%

Manufacturing Company

10%

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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 StorageCraft ShadowProtect?

The interface is very refined, works fine, and is very intuitive most of the time. Scalability is nice. The multi-tenancy feature is very welcome. The integration with Linux works fine too.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for StorageCraft ShadowProtect?

Pricing for SPX MRP/MSP is under $400 per server (Single VM) with a 1-year subscription. After discounts, it could decrease by 20%-30%, and opting for a 3/5/10 server pack may offer even better (lo...

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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?

It is probably based on the number of CPUs. They are fairly expensive.

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What needs improvement with IBM Spectrum Protect Plus?

I used IBM Spectrum Protect Plus, but IBM is now replacing it with IBM Data Protect, which is a giant product now in common development with a well-known company in backup solutions.

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Also Known As

StorageCraft ShadowProtect, StorageCraft Backup Analyzer

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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.

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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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Sample Customers

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

PT Wings Surya, Tectrade, State of Ohio

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