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Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows [EOL] vs Veeam Data Platform comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 23, 2025

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

Veeam Agent for Microsoft W...
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
40
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Veeam Data Platform
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
423
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (1st), Cloud Backup (1st), Virtualization Management Tools (5th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (1st), Cloud Monitoring Software (11th)
 

Featured Reviews

Salman Ahmed - PeerSpot reviewer
Functional application availability
There are not many options available for AIX backup. They provide the agent for AIX, but it could be more mature, and they should improve that option. They also provide the AIX agent, which is similar to the Windows and Linux agents. Since we use AIX machines, we need to take backups of those machines. However, the options available in that agent are limited. Therefore, the new version should have improvements in that area.
Edward Hore - PeerSpot reviewer
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…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The user interface is good. It provides a lot of information."
"The initial setup was straightforward. It was very easy. Deployment only took about one hour with configuration and everything considered."
"The solution is very affordable for small businesses."
"It is easy to deploy."
"It is a stable solution."
"The solution is useful for taking backups for end-user laptops and end-user workstations where data is involved."
"Technical support is good. They're very responsive. It depends on the timezone responding, but I usually get a response within three hours of creating a ticket."
"Solution provides good security."
"Very user-friendly and easily recoverable."
"What I like most about this solution are the simplicity and the price-performance ratio."
"I'm satisfied with tech support, because the solution is so stable that I haven't had the need to engage any of the engineers yet."
"The solution's interface, GUI (graphical user interface), and backup are good."
"The solution is quite stable."
"The initial setup was very easy."
"For virtualization it's perfect."
"The direct SAN backup feature perfectly integrates with our 3PAR storage infrastructure."
 

Cons

"Troubleshooting is very hard."
"Updating and configuration can sometimes be a little bit of a hassel, but once you know the product better it is easy to use."
"It fulfills our needs in terms of features. In terms of improvements, they can maybe improve its documentation."
"There isn't really anything I would like to improve. Maybe the solution could be more secure."
"The price of Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows could improve."
"I would like to see the ability for incremental backups and reverse backups."
"There really are no cons. The product simply has to maintain development to keep up with changes in the operating system."
"I would like to have a more automated installation process."
"We try to compare Veeam with other solutions because we are the operations. Then we can give the answers for improvement which is the specific additional system features that other solutions provide."
"Veeam ONE should make available notifications through SMS."
"The product's initial setup process could be complex for application backup and database agent installations."
"Sometimes the solution give reports that are confusing and has errors. So the integration of the full solution with the resolution of resolving the error should be added in the next release.The solution should also provide more customization, automation, better documentation."
"The tech support could be better."
"In the past, Veeam had a host-based license, but now it will be part of Microsoft's core license. I don't like this licensing model. Host-based licensing is better for my system. Maybe so other organizations prefer the core-based."
"There should be better use of the external hard drives."
"During the initial setup especially, there's a bit of a learning curve."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is less expensive than one of its variants."
"The licensing fees are billed on a yearly basis, and the fees are much lower than what I pay for NetBackup."
"There are costs in addition to the standard licensing fees, and pricing can be a disadvantage or a weakness for this solution."
"The cost for its licenses is reasonable and as per industry standards."
"The solution is free of cost for end users but for enterprise use, a license per user is required."
"For the licensing of Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows, the customer can choose to pay monthly or yearly. It's up to the customer."
"We have an annual license."
"The pricing is good."
"We purchase a license annually."
"Several licensing schemes are available."
"Its pricing is really good."
"If you have Veeam Backup and Replication with the essential license then this solution is free. If you were to purchase Veeam ONE by itself it is priced cheaper than competitors."
"The price of Veeam Backup Replication is reasonable."
"The price is affordable."
"Veeam products are less expensive than other products. The licensing costs are low and they're pretty affordable."
"We use the community edition of the Veeam Backup Replication and it is a software-based license. It can be a little expensive."
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Comparison Review

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Nov 9, 2014
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Photography Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows?
The pricing is very good compared to Micro Focus. It is very affordable.
What needs improvement with Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows?
We don't have any issues with the solution. We do not need any other features. The integration with MS Storage and Dell Media needs to be simplified. Micro Focus may be better in this area as it of...
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How do the backup solutions of Veeam and Veritas compare?
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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...
 

Also Known As

No data available
Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam ONE
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

ContinuitySA, Landmark Information Group
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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