Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service vs VMware Live Recovery comparison

Nutanix and VMware are both solutions in the Disaster Recovery as a Service category. Nutanix is ranked #4 with an average rating of 9.3, while VMware is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.2. Nutanix holds a 13.3% mindshare in DRS, compared to VMware’s 26.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Nutanix users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of VMware users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 14, 2024

Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service and VMware Live Recovery compete in the business continuity category. VMware is perceived as superior due to its advanced features and capabilities.

Features: Nutanix offers seamless integration with existing cloud ecosystems, automated failover, and simplicity, making it cost-efficient. VMware Live Recovery provides advanced recovery options, real-time data synchronization, and high customization, catering to complex disaster recovery needs.

Room for Improvement: Nutanix could improve its feature set to compete with more comprehensive solutions. Customization options for complex environments may enhance user experience. Greater automation in recovery processes would be beneficial. VMware could simplify its deployment process to reduce setup complexities. Streamlining real-time data synchronization for faster performance is an area for improvement. Enhancing cost-effectiveness without sacrificing features could attract more customers.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Nutanix emphasizes streamlined deployment with native cloud integration and provides efficient support, facilitating rapid implementation. VMware requires a more detailed setup process, supported by comprehensive customer service, which can cater to intricate configurations.

Pricing and ROI: Nutanix is recognized for competitive pricing and strong ROI due to lower setup costs and operational efficiency. VMware demands higher upfront costs, but its expansive features provide significant ROI through long-term benefits, appealing to those prioritizing robust disaster recovery infrastructure.

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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

Nutanix Disaster Recovery a...

Ranking in Disaster Recovery as a Service

4th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

VMware Live Recovery

Ranking in Disaster Recovery as a Service

1st

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (5th)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Disaster Recovery as a Service category, the mindshare of Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service is 13.3%, down from 13.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Live Recovery is 26.5%, down from 30.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Disaster Recovery as a Service

Featured Reviews

Jaimin Mehta

Senior Server and Cloud Engineer at Ertech

Affordable, highly scalable, and outstanding support

For moving the data for DR, we are using Megaport. We are using a Megaport link between the data centers, so we have a third party for the site-to-site connectivity between the data centers. If such connectivity is available from the Nutanix side, it would be helpful for us. Currently, Nutanix is providing the remote snapshot, and on the data center side, there is one cluster, and on the DR side, there is another cluster. We have synchronized both clusters with the same environment. For connectivity, we are using a Megaport link, and we have to pay a third party for that. If Nutanix can provide such connectivity, it will be helpful.

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ErmiasGirma

System and Cloud Deployment Engineer at Safaricom Ethiopia plc

Ensures data availability and enables efficient migration between data centers

In our organization, we have deployed VMware Live Recovery for disaster recovery purposes. We have two data centers, and VMware Live Recovery is used for data replication between these centers. It is used to ensure data availability and for migration purposes when the primary data center is down…

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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 tool's most valuable feature is ease of use."

"We haven't needed anyone to maintain or deploy the solution. The traditional Nutanix administrator can administer the solution."

"It offers synchronous data replication, allowing us to sync our recovery data every hour and efficiently send applications to remote sites."

"The most valuable feature is its simplicity."

"It is a very secure and scalable solution, and their support is also outstanding."

"Hyper-convergence gives me the ability to patch my firmware, software, and hypervisors with a single click. That is extremely useful."

"The solution is stable."

"The replication is the solution's most valuable feature. If we have some issues on the VM in the main site we can migrate it to another site automatically."

"Virtual Machine Recovery during DR situation, with automation and easy to use menus and options."

"VMware Live Recovery is a very useful tool for live recovery."

"The installation and initial setup are straightforward."

"The solution is scalable."

"The product functionality is fairly high-quality."

"I like how VMware SRM is able to automate and orchestrate disaster recovery."

"VMware SRM is very effective between two sites with identical twin storage, you can have synchronization between the two sites."

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Cons

"The solution needs improvement in cost."

"The pricing could be better."

"I think that Nutanix should support public clouds instead of the Nutanix data centers."

"For moving the data for DR, we are using Megaport. We are using a Megaport link between the data centers, so we have a third party for the site-to-site connectivity between the data centers. If such connectivity is available from the Nutanix side, it would be helpful for us."

"They need better reporting on the environment."

"The product is more costly than other platforms. The price could be better."

"This product is not appropriate for those moving to a broader cloud footprint."

"When starting up the replication and converting it to the virtual machine I had some problems. I had to start the process again and that is inconvenient."

"The solution is on the expensive side."

"VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery could improve by enhancing the network bandwidth from the storage."

"Cost is definitely an area where the product could be improved."

"In my opinion, the integration with Peer Persistent Storage could be improved."

"It has a lot of dependencies on VMware infrastructure, and testing can be complex. Testing often requires extensive approval at the organizational level."

"The pricing structure is pretty expensive, especially after the recent changes, and it's important for the cost to be justified based on the features used in production."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I always want it to be cheaper."

"One-time costs may initially seem high, but they reflect the quality of the service received."

"It is a little bit cheaper than the other products in the market. It is affordable."

"Besides the license, there are additional costs with the network connection. The customer may want a direct connection between the two data centers and that has an extra cost."

"Mature products like VMware SRM often have higher costs."

"The licensing costs are increasing."

"The level of licensing required for this solution is dependent on the server instances in use."

"The licensing costs for the product are perpetual in nature. A person needs to buy the license only once there is a need to buy support on a yearly basis. The licensing cost for VMware SRM is expensive."

"It is reasonably priced, and its cost hasn't been a significant factor in our implementation."

"I rate the tool's pricing an eight to nine out of ten."

"The software is expensive. There is a one-time cost involved in purchasing the license."

"The price could be lower, in general. My clients pay for an annual license."

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Comparison Review

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Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Nov 9, 2014

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

25%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Nutanix Xi Leap?

The tool's most valuable feature is ease of use.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Nutanix Xi Leap?

Pricing is average. I rate the product’s pricing a nine out of ten, where ten is good.

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What needs improvement with Nutanix Xi Leap?

The solution needs improvement in cost.

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What do you like most about VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery?

Setting up VMs can be done quickly. It is easy to use.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery?

We use a three-year license, and the cost for VMware Live Recovery can be high. Previously, when acquiring a license for Ethiopian drug supply chains, the price was significantly high, especially a...

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What needs improvement with VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery?

The licensing area needs improvement as the cost per virtual machine is high. If they offered discounts or minimized their prices, it would be more beneficial.

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Compared 26% of the time

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Compared 22% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Also Known As

Nutanix Xi Leap

VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery, Datrium DRaaS , VMware SRM

Overview

Nutanix Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service (DRaaS) is a fully managed DR service that eliminates the need for a dedicated DR site, minimizes data loss and downtime, and helps organizations meet RTO/RPO SLAs confidently.

Nutanix

VMware Live Recovery is a disaster recovery solution that protects and recovers virtual machines (VMs) across on-premise and public clouds. Key features include rapid ransomware recovery, an on-demand recovery environment for testing procedures without affecting production, live behavioral analysis to detect threats, push-button VM network isolation to contain threats, guided restore point selection, and immutable, air-gapped recovery points to prevent tampering. VMware Live Recovery provides a comprehensive solution to safeguard critical data and applications from cyberattacks and other disasters.

VMware

Sample Customers

JetBlue, International Speedway Corporation, SAIC Volkswagen

Certainty Home Loans, VPay, ZEON

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