IBM ProtectTIER vs NovaStor NovaBACKUP comparison

IBM and NovaStor are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. IBM is ranked #82, while NovaStor is ranked #34 with an average rating of 9.0. IBM holds a 0.1% mindshare in BRS, compared to NovaStor’s 0.2% mindshare. Additionally, 60% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of NovaStor users who would recommend it.

IBM ProtectTIER

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60% willing to recommend

NovaStor NovaBACKUP

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

IBM ProtectTIER and NovaStor NovaBACKUP are two leading data protection solutions. Users report being more satisfied with the pricing and support of IBM ProtectTIER, while NovaStor NovaBACKUP offers more appealing features.

Features: IBM ProtectTIER is known for its reliability, scalability, and fast data deduplication. NovaStor NovaBACKUP stands out for its broad compatibility, robust data recovery options, and ease of use.

Room for Improvement: IBM ProtectTIER users suggest enhancements in performance, integration capabilities, and update processes. NovaStor NovaBACKUP users recommend improvements in its update process, advanced options for large-scale environments, and consistency in customer service.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IBM ProtectTIER is praised for its straightforward deployment, while NovaStor NovaBACKUP is noted for its simple installation process. Customer support for IBM ProtectTIER is considered more responsive compared to NovaStor NovaBACKUP.

Pricing and ROI: IBM ProtectTIER has a lower setup cost and good ROI due to its reliability and efficiency. NovaStor NovaBACKUP has a higher initial cost but offers a broad feature set and long-term benefits, resulting in satisfactory ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM ProtectTIER

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

82nd

Average Rating

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Deduplication Software (13th)

NovaStor NovaBACKUP

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

34th

Average Rating

9.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (17th)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of IBM ProtectTIER is 0.1%, down from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NovaStor NovaBACKUP is 0.2%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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ValereFEUGWANG

Information System Consultant at CFAO Technologies

Protects data in hybrid infrastructures, but it is an expensive product with poor support

The main challenge for our customers is to replicate the virtual environment upon restart, without using any additional solutions such as VMware SLM. I would like the possibility to back up the infrastructure and then replicate it upon on restart, without having to orchestrate the starting of the VM. It would be much better for us. This solution can be made easier to use. Technical support is very frustrating and we are considering other solutions because of it. Stability is something that should be improved. The product is expensive and the licensing should be changed.

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Rainer Kummerfeldt

IT-Teamleader at Bechtle

Easy to work and offers features for tape backups, disk backups, and whatever you want

NovaStor NovaBACKUP is still working on new features because they listen to the customers and integrate their needs into new versions. You can see they make progress with each new version. They are much faster than IBM, where you sometimes have to wait years for new features. It is very quick and fast. NovaStor have big competitors like Veeam, which is very fast and aggressive. It's good, but it depends on the price. I think NovaStor might be cheaper. They have a direct connection to their developers and sales teams, which makes getting answers very fast. Veeam has a lot of features, like a special reporting tool. However, I've heard from some customers that Veeam wasn't always the right decision because it couldn't work with their environment. But Veeam has aggressive marketing, which is why they are probably in first place at the moment, besides Commvault. IBM has lost its competitive edge and is trying to catch up, but it might be too late.

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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

"The solution is highly stable."

"Overall IBM ProtectTIER is a great solution. It is easy to use."

"The most valuable features are the Self-Service, and the ability to search the data."

"The command-line interface is good."

"In terms of stability, I've found it to be very stable. I've walked into the server room when it was at 60 degrees Celcius, and it was still running fine."

"The cataloging is the best feature. It takes millions of frames for the backup. It's incremental, so it takes less time to complete."

"It is a very good and easy-to-use tool for non-technical people."

"It's the easiest way to configure it."

Cons

"I would like the possibility to back up the infrastructure and then replicate it upon on restart, without having to orchestrate the starting of the VM."

"The configuration wizards are still complex and hard to navigate. These should be easier to manage."

"IBM ProtectTIER could improve by being more user-friendly."

"The backup for a large amount of data is slow."

"Setting up the system to work with legacy equipment is a bit complex at times."

"The room for improvement lies in the compatibility of NovaBACKUP with older operating systems."

"The price of NovaStor NovaBACKUP is an area that can be considered as a weakness or drawback, where improvements are required."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"IBM ProtectTIER is an expensive solution."

"We have a capacity-based license, which is managed centrally for all the sites of my company."

"The customer can decide how they want to purchase a license. However, the price of the solution is expensive."

"This solution is very expensive."

"My company has to make yearly payments towards the solution's maintenance and support."

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Financial Services Firm

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Computer Software Company

24%

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What do you like most about NovaStor NovaBACKUP?

It is a very good and easy-to-use tool for non-technical people.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NovaStor NovaBACKUP?

My company has to make yearly payments towards the solution's maintenance and support.

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What needs improvement with NovaStor NovaBACKUP?

The room for improvement lies in the compatibility of NovaBACKUP with older operating systems like Windows XP. Some customers still rely on outdated systems due to specific production requirements....

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Overview

IBM TS7650G ProtecTIER Deduplication Gateway is designed to meet the disk-based data protection needs of the enterprise data center while enabling significant infrastructure cost reductions. The solution offers industry-leading inline deduplication performance and scalability up to 1 petabyte (PB) of physical storage capacity per system, and can provide up to 25 PB or more backup storage capacity. Combined with IBM or third-party storage, TS7650G ProtecTIER Deduplication Gateway provides a powerful disk-based repository to improve the performance, retention and availability of backup and archive data in a small footprint for energy and cost efficiency.

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NovaBACKUP is a data protection software that enables SMBÂ users to backup and recover mission critical data across a hybrid of physical and virtual machines. NovaBACKUP is designed to work onÂ Microsoft Windows operating systems, offering local and online file backups and disaster recovery image backups.

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Sample Customers

Durham Police Department, Re-Store LLC, CenterGrid, pixx.io GmbH, Australian Government Department of Defence, QD, Refresco Gerber

Ex'pression College, Osborne Wood Products Inc., REIT Technologies

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