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 #22 with an average rating of 7.8. Arcserve holds a 1.2% mindshare in BRS, compared to IBM’s 0.9% 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

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88% 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

19th

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

22nd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Arcserve UDP is 1.2%, down from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is 0.9%, down from 1.0% 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 product provides instant and virtual standbys."

"It's simple to set up."

"Global deduplication is the best feature of this solution."

"The most valuable feature is the duplication."

"The most valuable feature of Arcserve UDP is live replication."

"There are many backup options available in this solution. For example, you are able to do backups of servers, email, OST files, and users. This is a complete backup solution which is very good."

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

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

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"We used to use the solution with tapes a few years ago. We've switched to discs, and it has gotten much faster."

"The solution's stability is high because it is derived from Spectrum Protect."

"The solution integrates well with other tools."

"Large-scale recoveries are very straightforward."

"The most valuable features are the API features because it allows you to integrate with your Microsoft SQL, your Oracle, and your IBM Db2."

"The solution is scalable."

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

"Some of the features we find very valuable and use a lot, are retention sets."

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Cons

"The only problem with the solution is that when I change the drive capacity, it has to do a full backup. It's a problem when I have five servers to backup. When I only want to change the size of the drive, I have to do a full backup that can take one week."

"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."

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

"The solution could improve by being more user-friendly. It can be difficult to assign destinations and choose which files and folders we need to back up. There are some aspects that are unclear."

"Licensing is an area that needs improvement."

"The problem is just reliability. If the promises in the marketing material were realized in real life, it would be the perfect solution, but it's just the reliability issues."

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

"We could not go into granular details of retrieving backup information."

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

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

"The administration needs to be improved and made simpler to use."

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

"Not particularly user friendly."

"It still needs to grow and add new features. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus, I believe, requires time to become competitive due to a weakness in the other software products."

"IBM Spectrum Protect Plus could improve the IBM Spectrum Protect environment. It can be difficult to administer. The initial configuration can be difficult for entry-level teams or deployment teams, and it might be difficult to integrate. There's just too much content involved in the solution. The documentation is way too large."

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

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I feel that the product is fairly priced."

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

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

"It is approximately $400 to purchase a virtual service outright."

"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 pricing is moderate."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a four or five out of ten."

"I rate the product price a five on a scale of one to ten, where one is low price and ten is high price."

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"The price is perpetual, but the maintenance cost is annual. That is, we pay once for the product and pay annually for the maintenance and support. The price was much cheaper than what we would have had to pay for EMC or Veritas. The pricing is competitive, and I would rate it at four out of five."

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

"IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is a little expensive."

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

"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."

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

"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."

"Depends on the licensing options that you choose."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

18%

Non Profit

10%

Government

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

15%

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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?

With ransomware protection and cyber protection, more improvement is possible. IBM provides these through a third party, so enhancement is needed. There's significant room for improvement. They are...

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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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