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Iron Mountain Connect vs NAKIVO Backup & Replication comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Iron Mountain Connect
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
43rd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
8.3
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
NAKIVO Backup & Replication
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
6th
Average Rating
9.4
Reviews Sentiment
8.1
Number of Reviews
87
Ranking in other categories
Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Iron Mountain Connect is 0.3%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NAKIVO Backup & Replication is 1.8%, down from 2.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery
 

Featured Reviews

RB
Good policies related to data
I primarily use it for various policies related to data, such as data retention, data deletion, and archiving policies. All policies can be set using this system The most valuable feature for me is the policy management capabilities. I would like to see more integration with different platforms,…
Mattia Sangiorgio - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhances data protection strategies and ensures the reliability of backups with helpful support
The features we have found most valuable in NAKIVO Backup & Replication include its cost-effectiveness, seamless integrations, comprehensive functionalities, and ease of installation and management. The pricing model is very competitive, providing excellent value for the robust features offered. Its seamless integration with our VMware infrastructure ensures smooth operation without any compatibility issues. The wide range of functionalities, including incremental and full backups, storage optimization, and disaster recovery options, meets all our backup needs comprehensively. Moreover, the simplicity of installation and the intuitive user interface have made it easy for our team to quickly set up and manage the backups without requiring extensive training.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature for me is the policy management capabilities"
"It has saved us numerous times from power outages and server failure."
"The ability to create a replica of all virtual machines is a great feature."
"This product has helped to centralize backups and made it easy to recover data."
"The solution has a user-friendly interface and is easy to configure."
"The backup and replication are great."
"The speed of the backups and replications is fantastic and, for the most part, the simplicity of use has been wonderful."
"It is affordable."
"The product is very scalable, robust, has an easy setup with a short-duration deployment and good technical support."
 

Cons

"I would like to see more integration with different platforms."
"My first thought was maybe the GUI could be improved, although it works."
"It would be helpful to be able to have a custom footprint so that only the required features are installed."
"Due to the fact that we are HP and Fugit partners as well, it would be nice if Nakivo would allow support for HP and Fugit storage."
"We want the backup job to consume fewer resources, as the utilization is very high if we choose the best compression."
"The first implementation is a bit difficult but once is up and running is rock solid and extremely easy to manage."
"The interface can be a little clunky at times."
"In the future, I would like to see support for backing up data to more cloud platforms, besides Amazon."
"An improvement would be to give us more control over the email alerts, with different emails going to different addresses based on a set of rules."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Nakivo is cheaper per machine and per backup."
"We use a perpetual license that is priced well."
"You have a lot of different options when it comes to pricing and the pricing models are pretty flexible and affordable."
"As a free solution for a small environment, this is a great solution!"
"Regarding the licensing, I would advise speaking to the Nakivo representatives and you can get the best option for your environment."
"The licensing model is crystal clear on the website."
"I advise that this is the best product for medium or small environments according to my cost-benefit analysis."
"The prices are high."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Iron Mountain Connect?
The most valuable feature for me is the policy management capabilities
What needs improvement with Iron Mountain Connect?
I would like to see more integration with different platforms, improved stability and security, better protection, more automation, and a more user-friendly experience.
What is your primary use case for Iron Mountain Connect?
I primarily use it for various policies related to data, such as data retention, data deletion, and archiving policies. All policies can be set using this system.
How does Nakivo compare with Veeam Backup & Replication?
Nakivo is my favorite backup software. Below are the main benefits of Nakivo compared to Veeam 1. Low cost. 2. Backup storage with global deduplication (this is the main requirement of a backup sol...
What do you like most about Nakivo?
NAKIVO Backup & Replication is very easy to use.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Nakivo?
Thoroughly assess your needs before purchasing the solution. Depending on how your data center operates, you will need to determine whether the licensing should be based on workload or socket. It’s...
 

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Sample Customers

University of La Verne
Coca Cola, Honda, 3M, University of Arizona, University of Maryland, University of Arkansas, Johns Hopkins University, Marriott, Radisson Hotels and Resorts, Fujifilm, Eiffage
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