SolarWinds Virtualization Manager vs Veeam Data Platform comparison

SolarWinds Virtualization Manager vs. Veeam Data Platform

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

SolarWinds Virtualization M...

Ranking in Virtualization Management Tools

7th

Average Rating

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Veeam Data Platform

Ranking in Virtualization Management Tools

3rd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

431

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (1st), Cloud Backup (1st), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (2nd), Cloud Monitoring Software (12th)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Virtualization Management Tools category, the mindshare of SolarWinds Virtualization Manager is 11.5%, up from 9.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veeam Data Platform is 7.9%, down from 10.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Virtualization Management Tools Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Veeam Data Platform	7.9%
SolarWinds Virtualization Manager	11.5%
Other	80.6%

Virtualization Management Tools

Featured Reviews

Ravi Khanchandani

Founder Director at Techsa Services

Optimizing virtual environments by reclaiming and allocating resources efficiently

SolarWinds Virtualization Manager optimizes VM performance and virtualization. It provides me with recommendations for resource allocation, indicating if a virtual machine is under-provisioned or over-provisioned. This allows me to reclaim resources, such as reducing the number of CPU cores or RAM, which is beneficial. Its capacity planning feature is also very useful for me. The GUI is highly simplified, cutting across various virtualization platforms, including VMware, Hyper-V, and Nutanix environments.

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Tamer Hossam

Applications section Head at Raya Integration

Continuous replication and backup simplify customer service across enterprises of any size

Veeam Data Platform provides me with the most useful features such as application restore, single file restore, backup and replication, and continuous replication. We utilize these features for management and the customers we serve. Veeam Data Platform provides features such as immutability and ransomware protection. While we use other applications for ransomware protection, we rely on Veeam Data Platform for encryption.

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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

"Virtualization manager’s cost analysis comparison report identified areas in which specific customers were being grossly undercharged for their resource consumption levels, as compared to rates available through AWS."

"The most valuable features of SolarWinds Virtualization Manager are the non-Windows servers' monitoring and capacity planning."

"SolarWinds Virtualization Manager optimizes VM performance and virtualization."

"SolarWinds Virtualization Manager is a great tool that is easy to use...It is a stable solution."

"SolarWinds Virtualization Manager optimizes VM performance and virtualization."

"If you’re looking to get a lot more insight into your virtualization environment and more than just basic information, SolarWinds Virtualization Manager is the choice you should make."

"Alerting expands, and makes, our monitoring and management much more efficient."

"The most valuable features of SolarWinds Virtualization Manager are the non-Windows servers' monitoring and capacity planning."

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"Backups and restoration are 100% successful, plus we have the ability to automate backup recoverability tests."

"The fact that you can mix and match, for example, you can replicate off of a backup or off of a backup copy somewhere else, or off of the source machine directly, makes it superior for me."

"Sandbox feature is like a power tool for troubleshooting."

"It has helped us transfer the solution in two days instead of working for a minimum of one week to ten days."

"Replication, Sure Backup and Instant Recovery are very easy to use."

"Rotating HDDs for offline backups use case Instant VM recovery with vPower NFS and SureBackup, also known as Recovery Assurance by other vendors."

"When it comes to service cases, I would choose Veeam Data Platform over Commvault because restoring from Commvault can be time-consuming due to filtering tasks. Veeam Data Platform, on the other hand, offers a much simpler and faster restore process."

"With Veeam Backup and Replication, we have closed the time it would take to recover from a VM failure."

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Cons

"SolarWinds needs to support integration with other virtualization platforms like KVM or Linux-based systems."

"I had some stability issues. I lost my environment."

"The SolarWinds Virtualization Manager platform in general can have a better response time in the performance."

"The UI is a little cumbersome at first, but the more you use it and get accustomed to it, the simpler it becomes."

"SolarWinds needs to support integration with other virtualization platforms like KVM or Linux-based systems."

"The SolarWinds Virtualization Manager platform in general can have a better response time in the performance."

"Out of the box support for a wider array of hardware vendor/device-specific SNMP mibs could be improved upon."

"The problem or issue with the product is related to its pricing."

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"It would be nice to see more affordable training options for individuals who want to enhance their skills. Some people I know have been interested in training courses, but they found them too expensive."

"The cloud backups from Veeam Backup Replication have not been good. Additionally, the backups of Office 365 and the overall performance can always be improved."

"They need to address the confusing recovery dialogue."

"The only real issues that I’ve had have been navigating the user interface particularly with restores."

"The tech support could be better."

"During the initial setup especially, there's a bit of a learning curve."

"Veeam ONE could be improved if it had a better data recovery feature."

"Backup compression. It has got better but still could improve somewhat."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The maintenance and support are a part of the package, meaning it is included in the product's price."

"The is an annual subscription needed to use this solution."

"Veeam is more reasonably priced than some competing products."

"The product is competitively priced."

"The price is slightly higher than its competitors."

"Veeam ONE is offered at a good price."

"The price of the solution could improve when comparing it to competitors. The market is very competitive and they should have some discounts or special offers."

"It comes with a higher cost and it is an all-inclusive solution."

"Its software solution has a fee."

"The product is inexpensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

15%

Non Profit

Government

Healthcare Company

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	3

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	218
Midsize Enterprise	99
Large Enterprise	139

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SolarWinds Virtualization Manager?

This solution delivers significant cost savings, especially from a capacity perspective. Consistent monitoring is essential in a virtualization environment, and Virtualization Manager, or VMAN as i...

What needs improvement with SolarWinds Virtualization Manager?

SolarWinds needs to support integration with other virtualization platforms like KVM or Linux-based systems.

What is your primary use case for SolarWinds Virtualization Manager?

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Also Known As

SolarWinds VMAN

Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam ONE, Veeam Backup & Replication

Overview

SolarWinds Virtualization Manager reduces downtime by 53% and time spent troubleshooting by 59%. Analyze and remediate VM performance problems by viewing active, critical, and warning issues in your environment.

SolarWinds

Veeam Data Platform is a global leader in data resilience, offering protection and recovery solutions that keep businesses operational. It integrates secure backups with intelligent data insights, providing robust defense against cyber threats and ensuring data remains recoverable and adaptable.

Engineered to address modern cybersecurity challenges, Veeam Data Platform delivers reliable protection with orchestrated and verifiable recovery processes. Its platform extends beyond traditional backup, providing frictionless operations and ensuring that data is secure and always available. With features like built-in defenses, cleanroom recovery validation, and a streamlined software appliance, organizations maintain business continuity without disruption. As a trusted choice, Veeam empowers firms to effectively manage data across virtual and physical environments, fostering resilience in the face of adversity.

What are the key features of Veeam Data Platform?

Easy Installation: Simplifies deployment and management processes.
VM Integration: Offers seamless integration with virtual machine environments.
Instant Recovery: Provides fast backup and restore capabilities.
Granular Recovery: Enables detailed recovery options.
Robust Replication: Supports powerful data replication features.
Data Deduplication: Enhances backup efficiency.
WAN Acceleration: Optimizes data transfer speeds.
Application-Specific Backup: Tailors backup solutions to specific applications.

What benefits and ROI should users consider when reviewing Veeam?

Reliable Protection: Ensures data security and availability.
Scalability: Adapts easily to growing infrastructure needs.
Cloud Integration: Facilitates seamless cloud and on-premise interactions.
Centralized Management: Offers comprehensive data management solutions.
Minimal Downtime: Ensures continuous business operations.

In many industries, Veeam Data Platform is integral for robust data management strategies. It is widely used for backup, replication, and data protection across both virtual and physical environments. Organizations value its support for VMs, file-level recovery, and efficient disaster recovery scenarios. Additionally, the platform's capability to integrate with cloud and on-premise systems ensures efficient centralized backup management, meeting the diverse demands of large-scale infrastructures.

Veeam Software

Sample Customers

Elliot Health System

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SolarWinds Virtualization Manager vs. Veeam Data Platform