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IBM Storage Protect vs Veritas NetBackup Appliance comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 12, 2025

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

IBM Storage Protect
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
13th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Veritas NetBackup Appliance
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
15th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
57
Ranking in other categories
Deduplication Software (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of IBM Storage Protect is 2.1%, down from 2.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veritas NetBackup Appliance is 0.8%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
IBM Storage Protect2.1%
Veritas NetBackup Appliance0.8%
Other97.1%
Backup and Recovery
 

Featured Reviews

Syed Habib - PeerSpot reviewer
Manageable and comprehensive and integrates robust backup features for core banking
It's adequate for my core banking, however, I am looking for another solution for all systems. It is not compatible with other operating systems like Windows or Linux, and lacks a consolidated dashboard from Browser Spectrum. This is why I am searching for another solution. The product also lacks any centralized graphical user interface (GUI), such as Jarek Pod, and I am limited to using a console-based text user interface, which my local partner handles completely.
Ahmed Handal - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced data retention and recovery with robust backup features
The Oracle Agent and Oracle RAC support are valuable features; they are crucial for taking backups and cloning applications. NetBackup Appliance has many features. Backup Exec is a great product as well. NetBackup is well-developed with strong features, including deduplication technology, which allows us to retain backups for longer periods—exceeding our expectations by keeping backups for almost a month. It's effective for data recovery and capable of handling large-scale data recoveries. It is very stable and keeps applications secure. However, the AI integration is not yet tested.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The ability to use S3 Data Store as a repository."
"It integrates well with Spectrum Scale."
"Since the technology is reliable, it simplifies the backup process significantly. Now, our focus can primarily be on managing full backups and creating some offline copies."
"It is good in terms of functionality. My clients are very satisfied with this solution."
"Performance and recoveries are better. Our clients and customers are happier with the performance of it."
"The way it covers backup and archive needs. The flexibility of backup copy group always allows me to cover the customer's requests."
"Data archiving is easier and less time-consuming."
"We are able to run it in an enterprise quite easily with one or two resources."
"The solution offers high-secured appliances and supports enterprise-class encryption algorithms."
"The most valuable features of Veritas NetBackup Appliance are the ease of use and the familiar interface."
"The utilization of Data Domain is crucial because of its integration with a key Veritas feature: retention lock. This feature ensures data integrity by preventing any alterations to stored data. When NetBackup interacts with Data Domain, enabling the retention lock feature ensures that neither administrators nor backup personnel can modify data stored within the system. This functionality is vital for compliance purposes and meets the requirements of auditors."
"The solution has a very easy-to-navigate user interface."
"We rarely need their help. I would give their technical support an 8.5 out of ten. We are satisfied."
"The most significant benefit has been the time to restore."
"The standout feature is its connectivity and robust support. They are easily easy to get hold of, making it convenient for us."
"It is very capable of scaling and very good for heterogeneous environments."
 

Cons

"IBM's support hasn't been so good in the last few years."
"They should introduce more features for virtualization platforms and backing up IBMs. Backup speeds should also be improved."
"RTO is a huge gap for us. If we had a disaster scenario and had to recover a bunch of stuff from tape, the RTO would be too long for us."
"They do not have a unified GUI, they only work on CLI and operations center, which is really complicated for the installation and configuration."
"No one can fix every solution for backup and restore."
"The stability could be improved."
"I would like a little more ease with the virtual platforms, because it is a huge thing that is coming up."
"They need to reduce the complexity and make the learning curve easier."
"The upgrade process of the solution needs to be improved since it is extremely complicated, especially without the benefit of a support person who can guide one through it."
"The product should provide more AI and ML features."
"This solution has to have better integration with the cloud, as well as with other solutions such as Business Intelligence products."
"The response from the support team has not always been quick, so sometimes there is a risk."
"They need to make the licensing more clear. They should give all of the licensing details for the portals and be more clear. I have accidentally purchased the incorrect license because it's not clear."
"The only drawback for NetBackup, and of course for Veritas, is that they have stuck to the same environment and to the same UI - User Interface. This needs to be improved in future releases. It needs to be more dynamic."
"In terms of implementing the solution, it's quite technical. You need to be knowledgable in order to pull off a successful deployment."
"They could improve the interface a bit."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The licensing is varied. If we have small environments (not many TB being managed) it is best to license by PVUs (depending on the number of cores of the machine). If we manage many TBs we look at licensing by capacity which allows us to use all the agents of the product."
"Use capacity licensing. It's easier and cheaper."
"Its licensing is complicated. It goes by CPUs, and it is pretty expensive as well."
"It's very complicated. Licensing is a pain."
"The pricing of the solution is high in comparison to other products on the market. For example, IBM and Symantec have less costly options."
"IBM Spectrum Protect can be considered an averagely-priced product."
"We have been at our size for a few years. We are not really looking to battle the licensing costs, as this is our primary system."
"The platform is neither highly priced nor inexpensive. I rate the pricing a seven out of ten."
"The product is expensive and comes with a yearly license."
"I cannot say whether our licensing costs are on a monthly or annual basis, as we have a global contract."
"The licensing costs are approximately 150,00 Saudi Riyals."
"There is a license required for this solution."
"The price of this solution is very high compared to other solutions."
"The price of Veritas NetBackup Appliance is competitive. There are different models of Veritas NetBackup Appliance, such as perpetual licenses and subscriptions. Having the choice is good."
"The pricing for the solution's software maintenance and licensing is high."
"The solution is not cheap"
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Government
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business53
Midsize Enterprise25
Large Enterprise94
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise27
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM Storage Protect?
The best point about IBM Storage Protect is that it can use IBM tape environments, which we still use and will continue to use in the future.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Storage Protect?
IBM Storage Protect is generally an expensive tool. However, with good contracts with IBM or its partners, the cost might not be so high. New customers can expect very high prices.
What needs improvement with IBM Storage Protect?
One point for improvement for IBM Spectrum Protect is security, as IBM has not been investing as much as in the past. There is a need for additional layers of security to fill the gaps, which is wh...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veritas NetBackup Appliance?
The price is slightly expensive for small and medium enterprises. If they can review the prices, we feel it would be beneficial, especially for the African market.
What needs improvement with Veritas NetBackup Appliance?
Veritas NetBackup Appliance as a product is good, but currently the support services are weaker. Technical support and call logging support need improvement. The main issue is with technical suppor...
 

Also Known As

IBM Spectrum Discover
NetBackup Appliance
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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