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Bareos vs Veeam Data Platform comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 22, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Bareos
Ranking in Cloud Backup
21st
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Veeam Data Platform
Ranking in Cloud Backup
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
423
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (1st), Virtualization Management Tools (4th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (1st), Cloud Monitoring Software (10th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Bareos is 2.3%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veeam Data Platform is 15.1%, down from 20.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud Backup
 

Featured Reviews

GiovanniRamirez - PeerSpot reviewer
High-performance backup with fast recovery and robust encryption features
I use Gluster as a backup. In fact, my company has a product called xBackup, which is completely based on Gluster. It includes various tools and technologies for high-performance backup, including solid-state technologies and mechanical disks, among others. Additionally, I use various other…
Edward Hore - PeerSpot reviewer
Reliable with good support but needs a better navigation menu
We use Veeam Data to back up our VMware infrastructure Veeam Data Platform is valuable for its stability and the ability to easily contact support for assistance. The support team provides answers whenever we need them. It is also one of the most scalable backup solutions I've worked with. The…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature of the solution is the ease of installation it provides its users."
"Bareos offers encryption on the fly, compression on the fly, and a robust and stable configuration."
"The whole replication aspect of the solution is excellent because it compresses the data so well."
"The integration of Veeam Backup Replication is very good."
"The data backup replication has been the most useful feature. Previously, we copied the data hub to an external hard drive but now we are able to store the backup on one of the depository service."
"The pricing of the solution is fair."
"The restore capabilities are the most valuable features."
"The documentation is very good. It's also easy to install Veeam Backup and Replication."
"First, I like that this solution is fast. Second, I like the stability and flexibility."
"Storage gateway feature is very flexible."
 

Cons

"Improvement is needed in the graphical web administration tool."
"The virtual machine backup is an area with shortcomings that need improvement."
"The replication functionality only works for VMware environments. Veeam has a backup agent for AIX operating systems, and we will like to see the replication functionality available for the AIX operating system. Additionally, if the backup functionality for AIX to be included in the Veeam console would be an advantage."
"Its price is higher than other solutions and can be improved. They can also change the version of the software more often."
"The solution’s scalability could be improved."
"It could use DR features similar to Zerto."
"It would be useful if we could integrate our on-premise VM solution with the Azure workload backup from the existing console. This would assist our customers in reducing the cost of hardware."
"The only improvement I could think of is it could be cheaper—cheaper is always good. Sometimes the product is just finished. Cheaper is always nice for the customer, but the company needs to benefit so that they can keep maintaining the product. New Windows versions, etc., always take some work. At the moment, I wouldn't switch to another solution because of the money."
"Could offer a better conclusion of the backups."
"The cost of the product is an area that would prevent me from using it in the future."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I use the open-source version of Bareos, which means I used the free version of the solution."
"The cost is expensive. It will depend on how you are managing your environment, your requirements, and if you can easily manage a license. It's not that difficult, so you can manage it, but the cost is high, so you need to check directly with Veeam as well as the local partner so you can get the discount prices."
"When it comes to pricing for a backup solution for data centers, you do not care about the price. We just care about the service and want it to be reliable. In terms of subscription, it really makes sense. When you want to use all the functionalities it is good that Veeam did the subscription-based model, this is what gives it the most strength on the price."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a five out of ten."
"The software subscription model can be once a year, or every three years, or every five years."
"The pricing is good and affordable."
"The price is a bit high. Licensing type is VMware friendly, so it is easy."
"The price of Veeam is much lower than the IBM solution."
"It is highly cost-effective when compared to other solutions."
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Comparison Review

it_user159711 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 9, 2014
VMware SRM vs. Veeam vs. Zerto
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Comms Service Provider
14%
University
12%
Non Profit
12%
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Bareos?
The most valuable feature of the solution is the ease of installation it provides its users.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Bareos?
The open-source version of Bareos, along with their commercial support plans, offer very fair pricing and good value.
What needs improvement with Bareos?
Improvement is needed in the graphical web administration tool. Although everything can be done via the command line, an improved graphical interface would be more comfortable. I've seen improvemen...
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 ...
How do the backup solutions of Veeam and Veritas compare?
Technically, Veeam is best for hyper-v & VMWare replications, snapshots, HA failover, also support for file system backups inside VMs., support for tape library & FC too. But Veritas Netbac...
How does Nakivo compare with Veeam Backup & Replication?
Nakivo is my favorite backup software. Below are the main benefits of Nakivo compared to Veeam 1. Low cost. 2. Backup storage with global deduplication (this is the main requirement of a backup sol...
 

Also Known As

No data available
Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam ONE
 

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Sample Customers

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Business & Legal Resources Inc., Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, Alliance Healthcare, Poulin Grain Inc., Linear Technology, Northwestern University, ARKEMA, Sogegross, City of Lynchburg
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