We compared AWS Backup and Druva inSync 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 inSync is praised for its user-friendly interface, adaptability, and automated ransomware detection. It provides cloud accessibility, customizable backup policies, and efficient data recovery.
Room for Improvement: AWS Backup could enhance its reporting and visualization, user interface, encryption options, and troubleshooting indicators. Users say Druva inSync could improve resource efficiency and enhance security with user-level encryption keys.
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 has been praised for its excellent customer support, with users highlighting the prompt and helpful assistance provided.
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. The initial setup process for Druva inSync is generally straightforward and can be completed in less than half an hour, but the total deployment time may be longer for complex environments.
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 inSync’s pricing is considered simple and inexpensive, with no extra fees or licensing expenses.
ROI: AWS Backup offers significant value by enabling backup restoration and readiness for unforeseen events. Users have provided limited information about the ROI of Druva inSync so far.
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 inSync is regarded as an affordable, adaptable solution that’s effortless to set up. Users love Druva’s automated ransomware capabilities and helpful customer service. Reviews say Druva can improve security by adding user-level encryption, and some complained that the solution is too resource-intensive.
"It provides an easy data migration process from on-premise to cloud."
"We can directly back up EC2 instances in AWS without using any third-party applications."
"The most valuable features of AWS Backup are point-in-time recovery and support resources."
"When I was using an on-premises backup, there was an external hard drive or something like that. I had a backup server, but I had a few problems related to transfer when I had to restore something that I have deleted. I had to wait for after-office hours to do something like that, but now I just have to send a mail. Within one hour, I have my restored file."
"The advantage that AWS Backup has over competitors is that it's very simple."
"The most valuable feature is its ease of use."
"Reporting is one of the key elements that are valuable for C-suite executives. In terms of monitoring, the solution provides comprehensive details into ongoing processes, flagging issues and warnings as necessary."
"The auto-scaling feature and the time efficiency of setting up AWS Backup are the most valuable aspects for us."
"Druva inSync is very easy to use."
"Our customers do not need to purchase third party storage or a separate server for data backup."
"It is simple to implement and use. It's very flexible."
"We get control over authentication policies and create an agentless backup by generating a token for that."
"Druva is offered as a service so that we can access it from any enterprise-based browser or URL. We also have a single sign-on, which allows me to log in securely. Hence, I can easily access the system, configure it, perform day-to-day monitoring tasks, and check for any issues or configurations needed. Overall, it's a simple and easy-to-use tool with a high-speed and straightforward interface for management."
"You don't need a certified administrator to manage this product."
"It's incredibly fast."
"All the data is well encrypted. In addition, the data is split into pieces so that if an endpoint is attacked or compromised with any kind of ransomware, the compromised machine can be relocated or restored. All the data that was previously backed up can be restored from the cloud. It has a lot of security features. Druva currently offers only the cloud version on AWS. Being a cloud solution, Druva goes by a lot of security compliances and provides a security portfolio. People are very skeptical of the data security in cloud solutions, and Druva has given consideration to that. It has some good geo-location features. If a machine is lost, when the machine is switched on and connected to the internet, that machine can be geo-located and tracked. It also has got the geo-wipeout feature. If someone tries to take out the data from a lost machine, they won't be able to do that. The moment an IT admin comes to know that the machine is no longer with a user, he or she can auto-run the geo-wipeout feature so that the data cannot be read by any third party. Duality replication is a unique thing about this solution. Everybody's data is not backed up if the data is common. Similar data is not backed up from other machines. The data backup also happens very smoothly. The bandwidth choking is very less. When the data is getting backed up, the users do not even get to know. There is no impact even when the users are not using high-speed bandwidth."
"If AWS could also add some hybrid cloud features to AWS Backup, that would be a significant improvement. For example, currently, AWS Backup only backs up to the S3 and Amazon Cloud, and you can only restore from the Amazon Cloud only. However, some people have hybrid environments. They have some workloads on-premises and some workloads in the cloud."
"When it comes to encrypting data, it is not so convenient."
"It requires a lot of time to connect the snapshot, identify the files, and restore a single file manually."
"This backup tool does the full backup of the entire snapshot server. I would like to have the option to not do the full server backup."
"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."
"For additional functionalities, it should be more intelligent, like more AI-capabilities."
"One improvement I would like to see in AWS Backup is the implementation of incremental backups."
"Its cost could be better than a few of its competitors."
"This solution would benefit from the inclusion of an on-premise backup feature, as currently, they are offering everything in the cloud."
"It would be good if bare metal backups were possible."
"If I could have an accelerator or something to back up the solution on the cloud, that would be helpful. Also, it would be helpful if the accelerator could give me a buffer of a couple of days for any kind of immediate recovery on an offsite."
"I would like to see security improved in the next release."
"One functionality I would like is the ability to manage multiple Office 365 tenants from a single console."
"The support of other cloud services needs to be improved. It has very good cloud support for AWS but not with others."
"The speed could be better."
"The product needs to improve its support."
AWS Backup is ranked 5th in SaaS Backup with 23 reviews while Druva inSync is ranked 7th in SaaS Backup with 15 reviews. AWS Backup is rated 8.0, while Druva inSync is rated 8.2. 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 Druva inSync writes "Lightweight, easy to install and configure, and it does its job automatically". AWS Backup is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, Commvault Cloud, Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, Rubrik Go and N-able Cove Data Protection, whereas Druva inSync is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, Rubrik, Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365, Commvault Cloud and Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud. See our AWS Backup vs. Druva inSync report.
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