BDRSuite Backup & Replication vs Veeam Data Platform comparison

Vembu Technologies and Veeam Software are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Vembu Technologies is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.3, while Veeam Software is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.3. Vembu Technologies holds a 0.6% mindshare in BRS, compared to Veeam Software’s 19.3% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of Vembu Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Veeam Software users who would recommend it.

BDRSuite Backup & Replication

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94% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 15, 2024

BDRSuite Backup & Replication and Veeam Data Platform are leading data protection solutions. Users generally favor BDRSuite for its pricing and customer support, while Veeam stands out for its robust feature set and comprehensive solution despite higher costs.

Features: BDRSuite Backup & Replication offers simplified backup configurations, efficient storage options, and reliable recovery processes. Veeam Data Platform features advanced data recovery capabilities, broad integration support, and enhanced scalability.

Room for Improvement: Users suggest BDRSuite enhance its reporting capabilities, offer more integration options, and provide more comprehensive functionalities. Veeam users look for better deployment speed, a reduction in resource consumption, and overall optimization.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: BDRSuite Backup & Replication is noted for its straightforward deployment process and responsive customer support. Veeam Data Platform, while more complex to deploy, provides extensive documentation and high-quality support.

Pricing and ROI: BDRSuite offers cost-effective solutions and good ROI, making it favorable for smaller businesses. Veeam Data Platform, although more expensive, justifies its costs with comprehensive features and high ROI for enterprises needing extensive data protection.

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Categories and Ranking

BDRSuite Backup & Replication

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

12th

Ranking in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software

7th

Average Rating

8.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

MSP Backup (3rd)

Veeam Data Platform

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

1st

Ranking in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software

1st

Average Rating

8.6

Number of Reviews

421

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Backup (1st), Virtualization Management Tools (5th), Cloud Monitoring Software (11th)

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2024, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of BDRSuite Backup & Replication is 0.6%, down from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veeam Data Platform is 19.3%, down from 20.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Dimitar Staykov

Senior Full Stack JavaScript Developer at a hospitality company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Aug 20, 2020

Encrypts traffic when transferring it to its destination

The compression is unusable in every scenario because the data that we backup is too different, according to each type. Therefore, the compression is not applicable everywhere. So, we don't use the compression at all. They can work on their cloud solution. In these days, the data becomes too much and you have to back up a lot of data to the site. They could offer cheaper storage to their clients with the cloud, making this a single source of truth solution. In our project, we are using two service providers: One who offers our storage and another who offers the software. If they work on their cloud solution and can offer their clients lower prices for this type of storage, this would be a really good improvement.

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reviewer2335863

Solutions Architect at a comms service provider with 201-500 employees

Jan 23, 2024

Offers offers various transport modes and integrations with storage providers and good simplicity, ease of use, and ease of deployment

Veeam has been rolling out a lot of integrations lately. But compared to the other backup vendors, they are a little bit behind on the application support. Veeam does image-based backups, whether it be of virtual machines or physical workloads, and they are able to back up general applications like Active Directory, SQL, Exchange, or SharePoint. Sometimes, even Oracle and SAP. But still, there are many customers using other types of databases that Veeam does not natively support. For example, in the Linux area, MySQL and PostgreSQL are supported, but with many limitations. Like, if a customer is running a Postgres cluster, Veeam does not support that. If a customer is running a MySQL cluster, Veeam does not support that. But they support customers who have standalone instances of such workloads. So, I'd really like to see Veeam start to focus on supporting as many applications and scenarios as possible because that is the major difference between them and the other backup vendors. So, supporting more applications and cluster scenarios is key. Especially cluster scenarios.

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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

"Vembu provides us with a way to instantly recover data. It offers instant data recovery through a local backup server deployed at the customer's site. We can quickly recover data either by copying it back to the main server or if the backup server is powerful enough, we can also directly start a virtual machine from the backup."

"The main benefit is that it's inexpensive. We get a lot for a little bit of money. I'm very happy with the savings and with the features. It allows me to do everything I need."

"The main difference I see between Vembu and the other solutions we've tried is that with Vembu, you don't need anybody to tell you what to do. Once you have done the installation you just look at the user interface — it's very friendly — and you can do things yourself without resorting to help from anybody."

"The smooth implementation is the most valuable aspect of BDRSuite."

"The best part of BDRSuite is how user-friendly it is and how it does not require any maintenance after the initial setup."

"It backs up our virtual machines with the CBT, Changed Block Tracking."

"The ability to map a drive and restore a separate file is most valuable. The restoration activity is good."

"BDRSuite is better than competing solutions because it can protect, back up, and recover data. A feature called live migration allows you to recover the same data in different environments. For example, I can back up the data from a VMware machine and restore it to a Hyper-V."

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"I think Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) is an excellent solution for ensuring user-side disaster recovery. It involves a platform on-premise, which can be replicated to another site. It's a very effective solution, and we prioritize both the FTO and the FTO."

"I know it's not exactly a feature, but I accept it works and it's easy to use. With the Veeam Backup & Replication, we have no problems in managing restore. Obviously, the most important thing about backup software. I used to say that every backup software can make backups, but only good ones can make a restore."

"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."

"I have been in contact with technical support and they are very good."

"I like Veeam a lot because it solves problems, is stable, and runs very well."

"The most valuable features of Veeam Backup Replication are efficient backup and replication. Additionally, Veeam Backup Replication supports all products and vendors."

"The most valuable aspect is its reliability in recovering any replaceable data in the event of server issues in a production environment."

"I consider the solution's technical support to be excellent, perfect."

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Cons

"There was one issue though with the hardware IDs. When I went to a different version of Hyper-V, the hardware IDs weren't restored and the machine got two new IDs. The preliminary unique IDs weren't restored, so I had to reactivate programs."

"The process is a bit cumbersome when you remove an agent, delete that job, and add the agent to the same server. Even though the agent is already installed in that server, the system does not recognize it. We have to uninstall the current agent, restart the server, install the push agent - a new agent - and then restart the server. I think they should try to avoid that."

"Vembu's website doesn't clearly state that their software is designed for tape libraries, not standalone drives."

"We do a lot of internal automation, so the Vembu API definitely has some gaps. The Vembu API could definitely use some improvement. We do rely a lot on automation outside of just the regular interface. We've noticed that the Vembu GUI is good, but we do leverage the APIs for a lot of stuff, and there's definitely some room for improvement there."

"It would be a great improvement if they can give a console to control the systems. All other vendors let you simply log in to the cloud console and control everything from there, but for Vembu, whether you choose Vembu Cloud Backup or Vembu Disaster Recovery, you still need to install the Vembu software on your on-premise system and configure it from there. It would be great if I can get a cloud console to manage the systems."

"Vembu will tell you the next scheduled backup, but it doesn't show you the last successful backup. I would have them include a column under "List of Backup Jobs" and have two other columns which say, "Last Successful Backup" and "Next Scheduled Backup", because you don't know now if it's backed up successfully. It just says, "The next scheduled time is this." You don't know from looking at that pane of glass when the last time it actually happened without digging further into reports."

"Windows 10 does not have application-aware backups. From my point of view, that's what's existing needs improvement."

"The initial setup process can be more simplistic and quicker."

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"In the next release, I would like replication directly to the cloud to be included."

"The one downside to Veeam is that they don't have a cloud product of their own."

"Multithreading of health check process: This can take too much time to process on large jobs and/or large VMs."

"During the initial setup especially, there's a bit of a learning curve."

"I would like them to move back to host licensing."

"They could offer a hardware appliance as a comprehensive, full-stack solution."

"The price could be lower."

"Additional executive summary reports for the entire infrastructure would be a nice to have."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Its price is fair, and they still allow perpetual licensing, which is extremely important for us. They also have offline licensing. I am not aware of any costs in addition to the standard licensing fees. In terms of the affordability of the solution for businesses with a tight budget, you aren't going to beat it."

"The pricing of Vembu is one of its strong points. The license is not as much as other competitors, and it has a variety of licensing options: subscription-based, perpetual licenses, and a virtual machine license. You can design whatever license that you adopted to your environment, and that can support your environment without extra cost, providing more than you need. So, you can design a license that fits your environment and budget. The pricing is very good and can be used when the budget is tight."

"Previously, we used Veeam Backup, but we replaced it with Vembu. We switched because Vembu is more cost-effective. So, price was a factor."

"I prefer the way Vembu is licensed. When you look at Veeam or any other product, they price per node. Vembu is licensed per host. You just buy a host license and it backs up unlimited VMs within that host. The others charge per VM."

"The product's pricing is a good value. Vembu is cost-effective versus using VMware Essentials. Regarding licensing, make sure you find the right workstation or server that you're going to install it on, and know the number of sockets it has, since the price depends on that."

"One thing to note is that when you configure which virtual machine you're going to back up, if it's on one physical machine, they license it there. If it automatically fails over to a second machine, the license doesn't automatically move over with it. If they could make that a little more streamlined, that would be an improvement."

"This solution provides much more value than other products that provide similar functionality. If price is a consideration for anyone who is looking to improve their backup processes, they owe it to themselves to look at the Vembu BDRSuite."

"It helps us deliver an enterprise-level data protection solution and reduce budgets at a price that - and we don't want to encourage them to change their pricing - is a great value."

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"Setup cost and licensing of Veeam are nothing to complain about when compared to similar products for enterprise backup recovery solutions."

"This product is not cheap, but it's well worth the cost."

"The product is expensive."

"We are fine with its pricing policy."

"Veeam Backup Replication is inexpensive for small workloads."

"Veeam Backup Replication can be quite expensive for Office 365 because its license is per user and not for the space that you use. You need one license for each user. If the user only uses a few files on one hard drive, you need a license to back up these files. It was better to have a license model, such as in the Cohesity solution. Cohesity has a license for a space that you use. It's more useful in this case because the license for backup data is on-premises is for CPU. The license is based on how many CPUs you have but it does not depend on how many users use the CPU."

"The pricing is good and affordable."

"The license is a bit expensive."

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Top Industries

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Retailer

22%

Computer Software Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

17%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about BDRSuite?

The best part of BDRSuite is how user-friendly it is and how it does not require any maintenance after the initial setup.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for BDRSuite?

The price for BDRSuite is justified. BDRSuite is affordable and a good fit for small businesses.

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What needs improvement with BDRSuite?

Our initial experience with BDRSuite highlighted the need for improved user onboarding materials. Technicians encountered difficulties learning the software, extending the initial setup time. Addit...

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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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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...

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Also Known As

Vembu BDRSuite

Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam ONE

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Vembu Technologies

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Overview

BDRSuite by Vembu offers comprehensive and cost-effective Backup and Disaster Recovery software tailored to meet the diverse data protection requirements of Businesses and Service Providers. BDRSuite provides robust backup solutions for a wide range of IT workloads, including virtual machines, servers, endpoints, SaaS applications, cloud VMs, NAS/File Shares, and databases & applications. It offers the flexibility to store backups anywhere and centrally manage the entire backup infrastructure.

BDRSuite is designed to help businesses keep their data secure and ensure it is easily recoverable in the event of data loss or ransomware attacks. With BDRSuite, businesses can achieve reliable data protection and ensure business continuity – all at an affordable price.

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PRICING DETAILS

VMs, Servers & Cloud Backup at $48 per workload/year (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, oVirt, Proxmox, Windows, Linux, AWS, Azure, File Share-500 GB)

Endpoint/Workstation Backup at $12 per endpoint/year (Windows, Linux, Mac)

SaaS Backup at $12 per user/year (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace)

DBs & Applications Backup at $72 per application/year (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Microsoft Exchange Server, SharePoint Server)

Veeam Data Platform backs up and replicates virtual machines, protects server farms, provides database backup, and delivers disaster recovery solutions. Users utilize it for protecting Office 365 data, ensuring business continuity, monitoring environments, migrating snapshots, and securing data in offsite locations or the cloud.

Veeam Data Platform is recognized for its ease of setup, reliability, and ability to handle diverse IT infrastructures. It is popular among users for its data replication efficiency, fast virtual machine restoration, and robust reporting. With strong integration with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, it ensures scalability and adaptability across environments. The platform supports incremental backups, a comprehensive dashboard for monitoring and reporting, and a smooth recovery process. New features such as malware detection and an immutable Linux repository enhance its security offerings. However, there's room for improvement in full cloud integration, user interface, and support for more storage systems, as well as better documentation, additional automation, detailed reporting, and enhanced technical support. Users also ask for improved data recovery features, reduced pricing, and greater compatibility with non-Windows systems, Oracle, and SAP systems.

What are the most valued features?

Data replication efficiency: Ensures quick and reliable data replication.
Fast VM restoration: Enables quick recovery of virtual machines.
Easy user interface: Simplifies the backup and recovery process.
Robust reporting: Provides comprehensive reporting and monitoring capabilities.
Scalability: Adapts to growing infrastructure needs with ease.
Backup verification: Ensures the integrity of backups.
Adaptability: Works across different environments seamlessly.
Cloud integration: Integrates with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
Incremental backup: Supports reliable incremental backups.
Malware detection: Enhances security with new malware detection features.
Immutable Linux repository: Offers an extra layer of security for backups.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Ease of setup: Reduces deployment time and effort.
Reliability: Ensures consistent backup and recovery performance.
Scalable solution: Grows with the business without hassle.
Comprehensive monitoring: Provides full visibility into backup operations.
Cost-effectiveness: Optimizes backup and recovery costs.
Data security: Enhances protection with features like malware detection and immutable repositories.
User-friendly: Removes complexity from backup management.

In industries such as finance, healthcare, and education, Veeam Data Platform provides critical data backup and disaster recovery solutions. Organizations in these sectors use Veeam for protecting sensitive data, ensuring compliance, and maintaining business continuity. By leveraging Veeam's robust features and integrations, companies can safeguard their IT infrastructures against data loss and cyber threats.

Sample Customers

NASA, Intel, CISCO, PHILIPS, Atos, HEXAWARE, Motorola

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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