ExaGrid EX vs HPE StoreOnce comparison

ExaGrid and Hewlett Packard Enterprise are both solutions in the Disk Based Backup Systems category. ExaGrid is ranked #3 with an average rating of 7.0, while Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #2 with an average rating of 7.2. ExaGrid holds a 11.2% mindshare in DBBS, compared to Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s 39.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of ExaGrid users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users who would recommend it.

ExaGrid EX

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100% willing to recommend

HPE StoreOnce

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93% willing to recommend

ExaGrid EX

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

HPE StoreOnce and ExaGrid EX compete in the enterprise data backup and recovery market. ExaGrid EX seems to have an upper hand due to its superior scalability and efficient data deduplication.

Features: HPE StoreOnce provides advanced data deduplication, integration flexibility, and caters to diverse data management needs through compatibility with various software applications. ExaGrid EX focuses on scale-out architecture, rapid recovery times, and uses adaptive deduplication along with a landing zone to enhance performance and reduce backup windows.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: HPE StoreOnce offers straightforward deployment with broad IT infrastructure compatibility. ExaGrid EX presents a unique deployment with its scale-out architecture, allowing easy expansion and enhanced responsiveness in customer support, making deployment smoother and more favorable for many users.

Pricing and ROI: HPE StoreOnce involves higher initial costs but offers significant ROI due to low operational expenses via efficient deduplication. ExaGrid EX provides competitive upfront pricing, strong long-term value through its scalable solution, and rapid ROI, offering better financial flexibility and benefits in scaling.

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ExaGrid EX vs. HPE StoreOnce

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

ExaGrid EX

Ranking in Disk Based Backup Systems

3rd

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

HPE StoreOnce

Ranking in Disk Based Backup Systems

2nd

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

108

Ranking in other categories

Deduplication Software (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Disk Based Backup Systems category, the mindshare of ExaGrid EX is 11.2%, up from 9.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE StoreOnce is 39.7%, down from 41.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Disk Based Backup Systems Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
HPE StoreOnce	39.7%
ExaGrid EX	11.2%
Other	49.099999999999994%

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AhmedEl-Tayeb

Product Manager at MCS

Has offered a cost-effective option with solid results but requires automation features for better efficiency

For ExaGrid EX, I would appreciate additional features such as backup and restore, automation processes, and automation software for backup and restore processes. I mention that some additional features may be provided by VMware or Dell as support for the hardware they are selling, but ExaGrid EX is more of a budget-friendly solution for customers who are in charge on a daily basis of the solution itself, dealing with manual tasks rather than automated tasks. I am not in a situation to provide an exact answer for what I would specifically improve in this regard.

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Andrew Mcbeath

Technical Director of Managed IT Division at base2

Maximized storage capacity and minimized costs and an easy setup

Most of our client base is between fifty to five hundred end users. We occasionally recommend high-end HPE products for larger clients needing performance and reliability. Our clients predominantly use HPE StoreOnce for small business purposes in industries like dairy and finance Our clients have…

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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

"I find ExaGrid EX to be a useful solution for customers looking for a budget-friendly product."

"The most valuable features of ExaGrid EX are the Veeam features and Landing Zone."

"Both the pricing and the performance are excellent."

"The product’s data retention is very good."

"From a centralized system, I can manage the interface, the backup policies, and the status of the database."

"Recovery is important."

"Deduplication and compression are in a good ratio. It supports the HPE Catalyst protocol, which is much faster than NFS and other protocols. We use CommVault and Veeam, and these two solutions support the Catalyst protocol very well and are integrated at high speed. It is faster than normal access."

"The speed and deduplication ratio are two of the most valuable features of the solution."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is that the tool provides good value for somebody who needs an affordable and reliable storage solution."

"HPE StoreOnce has high performance."

"We also really benefit from the GUI capabilities."

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Cons

"I would like to see free disk space."

"The solution’s web access should be improved."

"ExaGrid EX is more of a budget-friendly solution for customers who are in charge on a daily basis of the solution itself, dealing with manual tasks rather than automated tasks."

"The web interface, ease of use, and GUI all need to be improved."

"The solution must provide backup options for smaller capacities."

"While the solution does everything expected, it would be beneficial if AI could be integrated for optimization and monitoring."

"HPE StoreOnce should come with a detailed installation guide."

"I would like to see better integration with Veeam software."

"While StoreOnce has many features, it needs to focus on integrating with third-party backup software solutions."

"HPE should have more options so customers can choose from a wide range of products with small to big capacities."

"We would like to see some improvements in the Veeam Backup & Replication integration. It's good, but it has a lot of room to improve. In particular around the inability to easily move data between StoreOnce appliances."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate ExaGrid EX ten out of ten for pricing."

"The renewal fee is approximately $3,500 to $3.750 for a 60 terabyte device."

"With the same capacity of Data Domain and ExaGrid, which is 80 terabytes, HPE is the cheapest one."

"We have got a perpetual license, and we have access to all the features. If you are using cloud banks, you can store the internal data in HPE Cloud if needed. You can offload the data to the HPE Cloud. It is a licensed product. We have got around 10 TB of cloud bank storage with a one-time payment. We specifically took 10 TB for very critical offsite backups. We can also increase it in blocks if needed."

"The solution's cost is above average."

"I think the product is competitive in terms of pricing. Other products like the one from Dell are costlier compared to the tool."

"The licensing schemes could improve in HPE StoreOnce and the price is high. They should reduce the price."

"The price puts me off. It's definitely on the high side."

"HPE StoreOnce is cheaper compared to other solutions in the market."

"The solution is pretty expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Government

Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	38
Midsize Enterprise	31
Large Enterprise	49

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with ExaGrid EX?

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What is your primary use case for ExaGrid EX?

My role in relation to ExaGrid EX is partner and reseller.

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What advice do you have for others considering ExaGrid EX?

I would prefer another way to provide support; sending all the questions in an Excel sheet or a Word file would allow me to answer them in a couple of hours and send them back. I have no problem re...

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What do you like most about HPE StoreOnce?

I think StoreOnce's deduplication technology is crucial for cost efficiency and faster recovery, especially for backup and data protection purposes.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE StoreOnce?

The setup cost is rated as four out of ten.

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What needs improvement with HPE StoreOnce?

To improve HPE StoreOnce, I think if HPE generates new models with lower capacities than 80 terabytes, it would be beneficial for the market. We face a significant issue with the current offerings....

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Compared 4% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

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HP StoreOnce

Overview

ExaGrid's disk backup with deduplication system is purpose-built for backup that leverages an architecture optimized for scalability, performance, and price. The system scales as needed by adding ExaGrid appliances, which virtualize into a GRID architecture automatically, adding capacity and processing power while acting and being managed as one unified system.

ExaGrid disk-based backup appliances include GRID computing software, which virtualizes them into a single pool of long-term capacity. Capacity load balancing of all data across servers is automatic, and multiple GRID systems can be combined for a total logical backup capacity of 16PB.

ExaGrid

HP StoreOnce Backup is a data backup solution that provides a consistent, high-performance, scale-out architecture for your entire enterprise. Reduce the amount of backup data capacity by 95 percent, and choose between powerful dedicated appliances for data centers, or flexible virtual appliances for smaller and remote offices.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Sample Customers

7-Eleven, ABC, ACNB Bank, Admiration Foods, Aeroflex, AGH, Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, Alberta Motor Association, Allegro MicroSystems, American Standard, Ameris Bank, Arch Reinsurance Ltd., Arthritis Foundation

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