IBM Tivoli CDP for Files vs Veeam Data Platform comparison

IBM and Veeam Software are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. IBM is ranked #76, while Veeam Software is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.4. IBM holds a 0.2% mindshare in BRS, compared to Veeam Software’s 16.4% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Veeam Software users who would recommend it.

IBM Tivoli CDP for Files

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94% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 23, 2025

IBM Tivoli CDP for Files and Veeam Data Platform compete in data protection and management. Veeam has the upper hand with a more versatile solution due to its expansive feature set.

Features: IBM Tivoli CDP for Files includes strong data protection and continuous backup focused on file-level restoration. Veeam Data Platform offers comprehensive data management solutions across virtual, physical, and cloud environments, along with extensive backup and recovery features enhancing overall data protection strategy.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IBM Tivoli CDP for Files provides simple deployment and strong customer service, suitable for businesses favoring simplicity. Veeam Data Platform involves more complex deployment, supported by comprehensive documentation and a strong support network to ensure effective implementation.

Pricing and ROI: IBM Tivoli CDP for Files offers competitive pricing with a solid ROI, focusing on file-level data protection. Veeam Data Platform may incur higher initial setup costs but delivers significant ROI through extensive features and deployment options, justifying the investment.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Tivoli CDP for Files

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

76th

Average Rating

9.0

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 Tivoli CDP for Files is 0.2%, up from 0.1% 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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reviewer1035033

Sr. Aix Admin at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Restoration and infrastructure are extremely reliable

We are currently using Tivoli to backup 15 terabytes within our Oracle Database using a RMAN backup script. The RMAN's utility and restoration has been perfect, we have yet to experience any issues. It's very reliable The restoration and infrastructure are extremely reliable. We would like to…

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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

"The restoration and infrastructure is extremely reliable."

"The most important part is that you actually know you have a backup of the whole virtual server."

"The most valuable feature of Veeam Backup Replication is application awareness. Additionally, the solution is user-friendly and it has been working very well."

"The technical support is good."

"The most valuable data protection features in Veeam are encryption and error handling."

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

"Veeam replication gives migration tools/options for VMware."

"The solution is very easy to deploy."

"Veeam Is very useful for most environments and can scale up in most environments - such as Amazon or Azure."

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Cons

"We would like to have the opportunity to omit data from being backed up. For example, we have three virtual machines, each with three disks. When running the backup, it will automatically take each disk rather than allowing us to select what data we want backed."

"There should be better use of the external hard drives."

"Apart from security improvements, enhancing compatibility with various platforms and addressing limitations related to integration and verification would be beneficial."

"The endpoint protection console is not centralized."

"We have had problems with some jobs. For example, when we have a VM with a large SQL Database, sometimes we cannot adjust the time for transaction logs to back up and overlap time."

"Veeam needs to have more support for non-Windows systems and other databases. For example, I can do SQL with Veeam but not Informix or Oracle. This is unfortunate because we have many partners with Oracle systems and Informix databases, and Veeam does not yet have the agents we need for specific Oracle and UNIX operating systems."

"It would be beneficial if it could expand its coverage to support Frostbox and provide greater flexibility for service providers to recommend backup solutions based on customer preferences in prospective environments."

"The virtual sandboxes seem complex to setup, so I have not invested time in leveraging this feature. It would be nice if this feature was more user-friendly."

"Near-synchronous, better RPO and RTO snapshot-based takes a lot of space and resources."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's expensive, but it's worth for it due to the volume of critical information within our database. We are currently paying about $22,000 per year."

"We try to use perpetual licensing, and there are no additional costs. They have recently moved to universal licensing, which is more expensive, and I would like them to go back to host licensing."

"The price of Veeam Backup & Replication is reasonable compared to IBM."

"I don't know what the costs are for sure, but I think that it's on a yearly basis."

"Several licensing schemes are available."

"We have a yearly perpetual license."

"I acknowledge there are concerns about pricing, specifically in gaining more customers for VM. We've encountered difficulties in convincing them due to pricing issues. So, I rate it a six."

"Our licensing runs for five years, and after that time we do the renewal. There haven't been any further costs beyond our initial licensing plan because our customer is satisfied with the setup that has been configured and the overall backup environment."

"The pricing is reasonable and falls within the average range."

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Also Known As

Tivoli CDP for Files

Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam ONE

Overview

IBM Tivoli Continuous Data Protection for Files is a continuous backup software that protects your most important files. This real-time, continuous data protection solution for file servers and user endpoints automatically backs up your most critical files the moment they are saved.

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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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Business & Legal Resources Inc., Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, Alliance Healthcare, Poulin Grain Inc., Linear Technology, Northwestern University, ARKEMA, Sogegross, City of Lynchburg

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