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Synology DSM vs Veritas Backup Exec comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Synology DSM
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
21st
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Veritas Backup Exec
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
14th
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
73
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2024, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Synology DSM is 1.4%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veritas Backup Exec is 2.3%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Michael Adejoh - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 25, 2023
Reliable and cost-effective
Our clients mainly use Synology DSM as a firewall, for managing files and folders, and as a backup storage, sending logs to Azure Machine. We also encourage them to explore DSM's add-on packages for things like network deployment, better connectivity to NDR and VMware, and user detection. Although…
Sameer Pansare - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 3, 2024
Has a valuable feature for data encryption and good technical support services
Our primary use case for this solution is preliminary data restoration from tape media, disaster recovery, or recovering any data backed up to tapes The product's most valuable feature is encryption. The backup software is easy to use. They could include backup functionality for enterprise…

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 features are the basic storage, file management, Btrfs file system, and built-in backups that come with the solution."
"The most valuable features of Synology DSM are its security and connectivity."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it serves as a backup for our company's virtual machine."
"It offers a variety of software options through its package center, allowing users to customize their NAS device to serve multiple purposes."
"The solution's most valuable feature stems from its ease of use, making it the tool's most interesting part."
"Because of its simplicity and the wide array of features it offers, I would recommend DSM for both tech-savvy individuals and those who prefer a straightforward file-serving solution."
"Synology DSM is very easy to work and operate."
"The most valuable aspect is its ability to handle multiple disks."
"The beauty of the solution is that you can rely on it. It offers a quick recovery time when it's backing up items. The way it recovers data is excellent."
"The most valuable features of Veritas Backup Exec are the graphical interface, ease of management, and overall ease of use."
"The most valuable feature is the user-friendly interface."
"The product's most valuable feature is scalability."
"We have never had any problem with storage and backups. It works very well and is a user-friendly solution."
"The implementation is straightforward."
"This solution works well and has good integration with technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V."
"We are happy with Veritas Backup Exec's stability."
 

Cons

"The platform could be much more cost-effective and flexible for integrating third-party products."
"Even though Synology provides a backup solution, it does not recognize the VM movement across cluster hosts."
"Synology DSM is a good enough solution for small and medium companies, but I have not seen a big configuration of the solution for a big organization."
"The product's only shortcoming is pricing, as it is an expensive solution."
"Users may lose their data if they don't configure the solution properly."
"The only bothersome aspect is that the device is aging."
"One area where Synology DSM could improve is in enhancing its ability to detect and respond to security threats during backups and replication."
"There's a surveillance application that allows you to connect IP cameras and stream footage to Synology and it is a great feature, but it's not always clear that adding more cameras may require purchasing additional licenses."
"The user interface needs to be improved."
"We've experienced some performance issues with Backup Exec. The backup jobs take too long to complete."
"There needs to be an integration process of the endpoint devices so that we don't have to redo everything for different products."
"Whenever a job fails, it would be a great improvement to be able to resume the job from that feature. Suppose a job was started this morning and that it is going on while there are interruptions like network issues, server restart issues, server connectivity issues, services stopping, etc. For some reason, let's assume that the job failed or that it was mistakenly canceled by another person. It will be a great improvement if that failed job can be continued."
"I have experienced some errors, such as failures, but there have not been very many."
"The console of Veritas Backup Exec is complex when compared to other software."
"The solution could improve and adapt to new applications in the market so we can integrate Veritas Backup Exec with them to facilitate backup processes within these applications."
"If you keep it for too long and the catalog gets really big, the application tends to move slowly."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Synology DSM is a free tool."
"The price of the solution is very good."
"It is quite an affordable solution."
"The licensing part of the solution is free. The hardware is more expensive than the other solutions in the market, but it's okay in the long run."
"The solution’s pricing is neither cheap nor expensive."
"The pricing varies widely, catering to a broad range of needs."
"Synology DSM is a cheap solution."
"Regarding expense, Backup Exec is generally suitable for small and medium businesses. However, we can customize them based on the workload."
"Veritas licensing is somewhat expensive. They have to decrease the price."
"This product is priced for smaller customers."
"We are satisfied with the price of this solution."
"It is cheap compared to the other backup technologies. It all depends on the requirements."
"It has a good price-value ratio. Its price-value ratio is better than Veeam."
"The price is reasonable for the features it offers."
"The price of Veritas Backup Exec could be reduced and we pay annually for the license. However, compared to other solutions, such as Veeam, it is less expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Retailer
7%
Computer Software Company
18%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Government
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Synology DSM?
The most valuable features of Synology DSM are its security and connectivity.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Synology DSM?
The solution’s pricing is neither cheap nor expensive.
What needs improvement with Synology DSM?
Users may lose their data if they don't configure the solution properly.
How do the backup solutions of Veeam and Veritas compare?
Technically, Veeam is best for hyper-v & VMWare replications, snapshots, HA failover, also support for file system backups inside VMs., support for tape library & FC too. But Veritas Netbac...
What do you like most about Veritas Backup Exec?
The most important feature is the variety of backup applications it supports, including ERP systems and most other programs, such as Microsoft.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veritas Backup Exec?
I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten, with ten being very expensive. The pricing is good. We have a yearly license. The total license cost is around 40,000 dollars. That's with add-ons and t...
 

Also Known As

Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM)
Backup Exec, Symantec Backup Exec
 

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