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Carbonite Recover vs VMware Live Recovery comparison

 

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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

Carbonite Recover
Ranking in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software
35th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.5
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
VMware Live Recovery
Ranking in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
80
Ranking in other categories
Disaster Recovery as a Service (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Disaster Recovery (DR) Software category, the mindshare of Carbonite Recover is 0.2%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Live Recovery is 9.0%, down from 11.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Rias Majeed - PeerSpot reviewer
Allows you to test and schedule recovery tasks for multiple sites
The main weakness of Carbonite Recover is the fallback process, which can be time-consuming. However, the failover process works well when done properly. Similar to other software programs, there was a technical issue involving duplicates and small glitches. Over time, Carbonite recovery has improved. When I started working with Cyber, we had to double-check everything, and although it was challenging, the downtime wasn't extensive—one incident in a year, for example. Restoring data with Carbonite Recover can take time, mainly because the backup process occurs in real time. The main concern is the duration needed to restore data to the primary environment, which can be lengthy. However, once the failover is complete, there are no further issues.
ErmiasGirma - PeerSpot reviewer
Ensures data availability and enables efficient migration between data centers
In our organization, we have deployed VMware Live Recovery for disaster recovery purposes. We have two data centers, and VMware Live Recovery is used for data replication between these centers. It is used to ensure data availability and for migration purposes when the primary data center is down…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We confirm the server failure before initiating recovery. Once started, this process takes half an hour to an hour, though it can be as fast as 15 minutes. After bringing up the server, we test connectivity to ensure everything is operational."
"VMware's tech support gets a nine-out-of-ten. They are responsive and get you a useful reply."
"It has a good and effective user interface."
"Virtual Machine Recovery during DR situation, with automation and easy to use menus and options."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is the integration part, along with the subsequent hardware."
"VMware SRM is a very nice tool for disaster recovery for virtual environments."
"The replication is a key feature."
"The initial setup is easy depending on the environment you are working with."
"The solution offers a rich set of features, well adapted in the market."
 

Cons

"The main weakness of Carbonite Recover is the fallback process, which can be time-consuming. However, the failover process works well when done properly. Similar to other software programs, there was a technical issue involving duplicates and small glitches."
"The licensing area needs improvement as the cost per virtual machine is high. If they offered discounts or minimized their prices, it would be more beneficial."
"When starting up the replication and converting it to the virtual machine I had some problems. I had to start the process again and that is inconvenient."
"In general, the drawbacks of VMware SRM, where improvements can be made, stem from the fact that it is an expensive and complex product."
"The back sites sometimes are very, very complicated."
"The administration guides can be complicated and difficult to use, so it would be helpful if it was made easier."
"If you have a failover case, you need to work on it manually. It would be helpful if this could be automated. It would simplify things."
"It would be ideal if they added advanced analytics or AI to the solution."
"VMware SRM lacks certain functions that other platforms have, such as better prioritization of allocation of resources and Boot profiles."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"After Broadcom acquired the solution, the licensing cost increased drastically"
"VMware SRM is an expensive solution, and users need to pay extra costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."
"SRM is reasonably priced for the functionality it provides."
"Licensing costs explode after 75 VMs."
"The cost of SRM is a little bit high, especially for smaller companies."
"It is an expensive platform. I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."
"VMware SRM is expensive when compared to Veeam and makes Veeam look cheaper. For support, some additional payments need to be made over the licensing costs of the solution."
"Mature products like VMware SRM often have higher costs."
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Comparison Review

it_user159711 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 9, 2014
VMware SRM vs. Veeam vs. Zerto
Disaster recovery planning is something that seems challenging for all businesses. Virtualization in addition to its operational flexibility, and cost reduction benefits, has helped companies improve their DR posture. Virtualization has made it easier to move machines from production to…
 

Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Carbonite Recover?
The main weakness of Carbonite Recover is the fallback process, which can be time-consuming. However, the failover process works well when done properly. Similar to other software programs, there w...
What is your primary use case for Carbonite Recover?
Carbonite Recover is an effective tool for testing and scheduling recovery tasks for multiple sites, whether they have primary servers or virtual machines. You can schedule jobs for recovery at the...
What advice do you have for others considering Carbonite Recover?
Carbonite Recover is a downtime reduction solution that minimizes the time employees cannot work. Carbonite Recover can accurately measure how much potential productivity or revenue is saved per ho...
What do you like most about VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery?
Setting up VMs can be done quickly. It is easy to use.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery?
We use a three-year license, and the cost for VMware Live Recovery can be high. Previously, when acquiring a license for Ethiopian drug supply chains, the price was significantly high, especially a...
What needs improvement with VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery?
The licensing area needs improvement as the cost per virtual machine is high. If they offered discounts or minimized their prices, it would be more beneficial.
 

Also Known As

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VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery, Datrium DRaaS , VMware SRM
 

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Sample Customers

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Certainty Home Loans, VPay, ZEON
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