IBM Spectrum Protect Plus vs Veeam Data Platform comparison

IBM and Veeam Software are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. IBM is ranked #22 with an average rating of 7.8, while Veeam Software is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.4. IBM holds a 0.9% mindshare in BRS, compared to Veeam Software’s 16.4% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Veeam Software users who would recommend it.

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus

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94% willing to recommend

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 23, 2025

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus and Veeam Data Platform compete in the data protection market. Veeam appears to have the upper hand in terms of ease of use, quick recovery options, and integration capabilities.

Features: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus excels in retention sets, data validation, and versatile integration with various applications, allowing for a comprehensive backup environment. Veeam Data Platform stands out with features such as instant recovery, replication, and intuitive restoration processes, making it a preferred choice for quick recovery requirements.

Room for Improvement: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus could enhance its security and reporting features. Users also seek improvements in intuitive interfaces and support for IBM Power Virtualization. Veeam Data Platform faces criticism for its limited support on physical servers, complex licensing models, and resource-intensive processes, with calls for better cloud integration.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is primarily on-premises with strong support, though setup can be complex. Veeam Data Platform offers hybrid and public cloud deployment, praised for its user-friendly setup and comprehensive customer support, although improvements in premium support for complex environments are noted.

Pricing and ROI: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is generally more expensive, aimed at larger enterprises with a capacity-based licensing model that includes additional long-term support costs. Veeam Data Platform offers competitive pricing with flexible licensing options suitable for various business sizes, despite some cost criticisms. Both products are viewed as worthwhile investments, offering varying ROIs based on deployment scale.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

22nd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Veeam Data Platform

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

1st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

423

Ranking in other categories

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

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is 0.9%, down from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veeam Data Platform is 16.4%, down from 20.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Atif Najam

Chief Information Officer and Program Lead at Gatron Industries Ltd

Has very good integration features and can quickly backup data and optimize storage

I would like to see continuous data protection (CDP). If there is machine failure, you don't have to go to the backup copy that you took 12 hours ago. You can actually go back to the backup copy made half an hour ago. That is, it would be good to have certain-point-in-time recovery. I would like them to add global deduplication. With deduplicate backups, deduplication will work only with the data of a certain machine or a certain backup set. Usually, the data is repeated across the data of the backup sets. However, if IBM Spectrum Protect Plus provides a global deduplication option it will ultimately result in better storage savings.

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Edward Hore

L3 Infrastructure Engineer at Specsavers

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…

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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

"We used to use the solution with tapes a few years ago. We've switched to discs, and it has gotten much faster."

"The tool has enough documentation; you don't need to contact the support team."

"The solution is scalable."

"What I like about IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is its integration, plus it has very good technical support."

"The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that the product works and helps with restoration areas whenever there is a need to restore something."

"The initial setup of IBM Protect Plus is simple and not complex."

"The most valuable feature of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is its ease of use. Additionally, it does backups of all of the things we need, such as OS, files, and databases."

"This solution is very stable and has good support available online."

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"One of the newest features in version 12.1 is malware detection. This feature allows the software to detect malware before initiating a backup job for a server. Although I haven't had the opportunity to personally try it out due to its recent release, I came across it while working on an environment in a cluster for a customer."

"Veeam ONE is the best and the most mature solution for hypervisors and physical machines."

"I have found the backup call feature very good."

"One of the most valuable features is the incremental backup. It is, of course, perfect because you have a lot of restore points, but you don't need all the space. The stability is also perfect."

"They provide good technical support and we are satisfied with the support we have received."

"I have found the most valuable feature to be the configuration and ease of use."

"Get only one interface to manage all backup sites, secure them with replication, and manage outside LTO media."

"In terms of most valuable features, we are mostly using the Cloud Connect feature. It is flexible because you can use it on-prem and on cloud."

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Cons

"An area that needs improvement is data validation. We currently use another product that gives us immediate validation, information about when the last backup was, and no risk of corruption happening. TSM in IBM Spectrum is not mature so that you can validate on the spot."

"There could be better integration with Spectrum Protect and Spectrum Protect Plus, it should be one solution."

"I would like more integration with security. We need to show the value of the product in regards to handling security. For example, how it handles current malware or viruses. IBM should be more proactive in this direction."

"With ransomware protection and cyber protection, more improvement is possible."

"Rooms for improvement in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus are installation and configuration because those were difficult. They should try their best to improve those areas. In the next release of the product, better implementation and administration are what we're expecting."

"The solution should allow for backup of iOS snapshots."

"I would like to see continuous data protection (CDP). If there is machine failure, you don't have to go to the backup copy that you took 12 hours ago. You can actually go back to the backup copy made half an hour ago. That is, it would be good to have certain-point-in-time recovery."

"The tool needs to increase the number of threats."

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"The product's pricing is an area of concern where improvements are required."

"The support, reporting part and customization should all be improved."

"If you do not use the standard software and you go with a third-party solution such as this one, it might not work the same. There is an integration issue I understand between the database standards."

"It would be beneficial to have enhanced solutions for database backup, particularly for Oracle databases in the context of SAP systems."

"They need to focus more on cloud backup."

"It would be ideal if they could capture everything and then timestamp and back up everything up to that timestamp."

"All our customers would like a cheaper license and more flexible deployment."

"Veeam is not in SaaS right now."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Clients prefer to buy a perpetual license, but the majority opt for a yearly subscription."

"In addition to the standard licensing fees, we paid for implementation and training."

"The price is perpetual, but the maintenance cost is annual. That is, we pay once for the product and pay annually for the maintenance and support. The price was much cheaper than what we would have had to pay for EMC or Veritas. The pricing is competitive, and I would rate it at four out of five."

"Depends on the licensing options that you choose."

"There are a few options available for purchasing the solutions. Overall, the price of the is high."

"The price offering from IBM is coming down because it is based on number of VM machines. So, IBM is coming to the market to show the added value of the product."

"IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is a little expensive."

"The price is lower than that of some competing products."

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"Veeam Data Platform, it's pay-as-you-go. So, the more options you choose, the more consumption you have in monthly billing."

"The price is pretty cheap for our market."

"The price of the solution is high."

"The cost should be adressed."

"I don't pay for the solution, so I can't comment on the cost."

"The pricing of the solution could be reduced."

"I don't have an issue with the price of Veeam Backup Replication."

"We use the community edition of the Veeam Backup Replication and it is a software-based license. It can be a little expensive."

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM Spectrum Protect Plus?

The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that the product works and helps with restoration areas whenever there is a need to restore something.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Spectrum Protect Plus?

It is probably based on the number of CPUs. They are fairly expensive.

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What needs improvement with IBM Spectrum Protect Plus?

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Overview

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is a data protection and availability solution for virtual environments that can be deployed in minutes and protect your environment within an hour. It simplifies data protection, whether data is hosted in physical, virtual, software-defined or cloud environments. It can be implemented as a stand-alone solution or integrate with your IBM Spectrum Protect environment to off-load copies for long term storage and data governance with scale and efficiency.

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Veeam Data Platform ensures comprehensive data resilience by offering secure backups and intelligent data insights, catering to the complexities of modern data management.

Veeam Data Platform empowers businesses with reliable data protection, orchestrated recovery, and streamlined management. Providing peace of mind, it guarantees data is secure, available, and effortlessly recoverable. Organizations benefit from features such as instant recovery, simplified management, and compatibility with virtual environments. While it shines in backup and restore capabilities, it calls for improvements in integration with physical servers and enhanced cyber security features.

What are the key features of Veeam Data Platform?

Instant Recovery: Allows immediate data restoration with minimal downtime.
Simplified Management: Intuitive interfaces for managing data with ease.
Efficient Replication: Supports reliable duplication for high availability.
Seamless VM Backups: Integrates well with virtual environments like VMware and Hyper-V.
Comprehensive Monitoring: Offers robust alerting for proactive data management.

What are the notable benefits of using Veeam Data Platform?

Reliability: Trustworthy backup and restore functionalities.
Scalability: Supports cloud integration for expanding data needs.
Time Efficiency: Fast recovery processes minimizing business impact.
Flexibility: Adapts to diverse data management requirements.
Peace of Mind: Assures persistent data availability and protection.

Organizations in industries like finance, healthcare, and manufacturing utilize Veeam Data Platform for critical data management, ensuring business continuity and disaster recovery. Employed in securing both virtual and physical workloads, Veeam integrates cloud storage for enhanced scalability and efficiency.

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Sample Customers

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