Iperius Backup vs. Veeam Data Platform

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Iperius Backup
Score 6.0 out of 10
N/A
Iperius Backup is a backup software designed for IT resellers and IT consultants. It is presented as versatile backup software that also provides enterprise-level functionality. Its professional features like VM Backup, database backup, tape backup, drive imaging and much more don't impact the price. Iperius provides a cloud-based management platform (Iperius Console) that gives a central view of all installations to IT resellers, and a centralized view across all their customers.…
$32
per installation
Veeam Data Platform
Score 8.6 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
Veeam’s® premier product, Veeam Backup & Replication™, delivers availability for all cloud, virtual, Kubernetes and physical workloads. Through a management console, the software provides backup, archival, recovery and replication capabilities.
$428
per year per 5 instances
Pricing
Iperius BackupVeeam Data Platform
Editions & Modules
Iperius Backup Desktop
32$
per installation
Iperius Backup Essential
72$
per installation
Iperius Backup Advanced Database
166$
per installation
Iperius Backup Advanced tape
166$
per installation
Iperius Backup Advanced VM
244$
per installation
Iperius Backup Full
299$
per installation
Veeam Data Platform Essentials
$428
per year per 5 instances
Veeam Data Platform
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Iperius BackupVeeam Data Platform
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsVeeam sells through channel partners. Contact a partner for detailed pricing and quotes. Resellers or sales personnel are available for assistance.
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Community Pulse
Iperius BackupVeeam Data Platform
Considered Both Products
Iperius Backup
Chose Iperius Backup
The company used several free solutions (e.g. Cobian Backup et al.) but they were outdated and there was no standardization, nor a simple way to monitor all the backup jobs. Iperius had all the key features needed for the task and the project is very much alive (regular new …
Veeam Data Platform
Chose Veeam Data Platform
It's hard to compare - you have to evaluate your organization's needs to pick what is best suited. Additionally, factors that require planning, such as an ever-changing and evolving landscape, may necessitate adjusting your approach to a problem, which may include considering a …
Chose Veeam Data Platform
Veeam is the easiest to manage of these products. They were the first to provide server replication in the VM environment.
Chose Veeam Data Platform
Veeam is far easier to use than Commvault and offers easier SQL backups than Acronis.
Chose Veeam Data Platform
Veeam is easy to use, easy to set up, and easy to integrate into an environment.
Chose Veeam Data Platform
Veeam Data Platform offered a better, easier to use product at a significant cost reduction than Bacula Enterprise. Bacula was almost 5 times the cost of Veeam Data Platform and, having now used both in my career, Veeam Data Platform is absolutely the better product in terms …
Chose Veeam Data Platform
Veeam Data Platform offered a more user-friendly interface and a faster uptime for data repopulation. Plus no software hacks reported was a bonus.
Chose Veeam Data Platform
Veeam Data Platform is much more vast in terms of features compared to the Veeam Data Platform backup for Salesforce product. Although the Veeam Data Platform backup for Salesforce is pretty good at what it does. It lacks the ability to be able to restore all objects at once. …
Chose Veeam Data Platform
Veeam Data Platform is superior in every way to each and every backup solution I have ever used.
Chose Veeam Data Platform
Veeam Data Platform is reliable, simple and user friendly. All the review that I read was positive so I made my choice based on that.
Chose Veeam Data Platform
I used Quest at my previous employer and it was wonderful. Their pricing increased over the years while not offering any new features. We looked at their new offering (qorestore and netvault), but that was significantly more expensive than Rapid Recovery so we looked at other …
Chose Veeam Data Platform
I used these products at other businesses. That said Veeam is by far more flexible than any other backup product I have ever used. While many have a reporting/overview product, Veeam ONE is also the most comprehensive single-pane-of-glass tool I have ever used as well.
Chose Veeam Data Platform
Veeam is much more robust and easy to manage than the competitors that we used in the past. I never got the same feeling of confidence with those backups that I have now with Veeam. The pricing was also similar or better, and less complicated since there is just one type of …
Chose Veeam Data Platform
Veeam is much faster and more cost effective than NetVault.
Chose Veeam Data Platform
Good, it backs up linux where shadowprotect does not. ShadowProtect is less expensive so we keep it as well.
Chose Veeam Data Platform
We didn't have a true solution before and we went off the recommendation from our vendor to help us get the solution setup and ready to go. So far we are very happy with the recovery and the ease of use of the product. I would definitely purchase it again in the future.
Chose Veeam Data Platform
Veeam Data Platform beats competition on price and full stack advantage
Chose Veeam Data Platform
Commvault is a standard backup platform for Enterprise backups, but we have no need for its extensive client abilities or the staff for the vast infrastructure that is required to use it. Cohesity is a truly fantastic system, but it is too far for larger companies than the one …
Chose Veeam Data Platform
I use them both currently.
Chose Veeam Data Platform
Struggled with the complexity and cost of previous solutions. Veeam Data Platform has been easy to use and has allowed us to recover data from our backups with a few easy clicks.
Chose Veeam Data Platform
The previous products I used did the job but not elegantly. Veeam Data Platform made it easy to install and configure. Our backups are tested using sureback and verified daily. I don’t anticipate looking for another product for awhile.
Chose Veeam Data Platform
We have always gotten the use and features promised by Veeam Data Platform where other providers either couldn't deliver or didn't have the feature set. Veeam Data Platform tends to under promise and over deliver.
Chose Veeam Data Platform
Rubrik, Dell Avamar, Dell Networker, Microsoft 365, Hyper-V, Cisco Compute Hyperconverged with Nutanix, Azure VMware Solution, VMware ESXi, Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS Linux, Barracuda Backup, PowerProtect DD Series, Symantec Edge Secure Gateway, …
Features
Iperius BackupVeeam Data Platform
Data Center Backup
Comparison of Data Center Backup features of Product A and Product B
Iperius Backup
6.1
Ratings
33% below category average
Veeam Data Platform
9.2
Ratings
8% above category average
Instant recovery7.00 Ratings9.40 Ratings
Multiple backup destinations9.00 Ratings9.60 Ratings
Incremental backup identification5.00 Ratings9.70 Ratings
Backup to the cloud9.00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Management dashboard1.00 Ratings7.50 Ratings
Platform support3.00 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Encryption9.00 Ratings9.70 Ratings
Universal recovery00 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Recovery verification00 Ratings9.30 Ratings
Business application protection00 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Deduplication and file compression00 Ratings8.90 Ratings
Snapshots00 Ratings9.30 Ratings
Flexible deployment00 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Retention options00 Ratings8.90 Ratings
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Iperius BackupVeeam Data Platform
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Score 9.9 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Bacula Enterprise
Bacula Enterprise
Score 9.2 out of 10
Bacula Enterprise
Bacula Enterprise
Score 9.2 out of 10
Enterprises
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Bacula Enterprise
Score 9.2 out of 10
Bacula Enterprise
Bacula Enterprise
Score 9.2 out of 10
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User Ratings
Iperius BackupVeeam Data Platform
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
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9.1
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
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7.8
(0 ratings)
Usability
-
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9.9
(0 ratings)
Availability
-
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9.1
(0 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
7.4
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.9
(0 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
7.4
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
8.6
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
7.4
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
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9.9
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
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4.0
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Iperius BackupVeeam Data Platform
Likelihood to Recommend
Iperius Backup is a very simple and cheap but absolutely effective solution for small infrastructures. You can use it both on Windows clients and servers, it can integrate with ESXi, MySQL, MSSQL, etc. I think the best way to use it is with their cloud space (Iperius Cloud Storage) that allows you to take care effortlessly of your small customers' data. When it comes to more complex infrastructures, I prefer relying on something different (Nakivo Backup and Replication, Promox Backup Server).
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Veeam Data Platform is best suited in environments that fall under its compatible applications, which it backs up. Any sized business could benefit. The ease of use and metrics are a breeze and the learning curve is low. However, if you're using hypervisors, products that have no support by Veeam Data Platform, then clearly wouldn't be a great fit. Their workaround for this by using OS level backups for baremetal deployments but increases the risk of failure when doing restores.
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Pros
  • Less than 15' to set up
  • It has its own cloud storage solution
  • It has a monitoring console
  • It's very cost effective
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  • Veeam stands out among backup solutions because of its ability to work with almost any storage type. For example, only a small portion of backup solutions will support catalyst stores, Veeam does.
  • Veeam is extremely flexible when it comes to setting it up. I had a network recently that limited ethernet connectivity between the Veeam VM and the backup repository and Veeam handled it easily.
  • Day-to-day use of Veeam is very simple. It is easy to train our technicians to use it proficiently in a very short amount of time.
  • Our Veeam VMs don't have issues very often, but the one or two times I have called for support, they answered right away, and the technicians assisting us were knowledgeable about their products.
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Cons
  • Lack of clear documentation
  • Rsync not supported
  • Apparently NFS shares are supported but it's not clear how to use them
  • Iperius Console should be improved (it's almost a read-only dashboard and you need too many clicks to get where you want to go)
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  • It should recommend the most secure method of backup methods to ensure immutability.
  • It should maximize SnapMirror technology when using a NetApp as a backup target to replicate backups to CVO targets.
  • It should provide a centralized dashboard for backing up all PaaS services in Azure.
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Likelihood to Renew
No answers on this topic
The platform has consistently delivered strong performance, reliability, and innovative features that align well with our data protection needs. Its robust capabilities in backup, recovery, and cloud integration have significantly improved our operational efficiency and disaster recovery planning. The only reason for not giving a full 10 would be our ongoing evaluation of emerging technologies and solutions to ensure we are maximizing our IT investments. Overall, Veeam Data Platform has proven to be an invaluable asset to our organization.
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Usability
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If you are familiar with most Windows software UIs, there should be no issue learning Veeam. Even better if you're already familiar with backup strategies, &c., since all of that is integrated and possible. I doubt my grandmother could use it, but she's not the target audience. If you've been in IT for a bit, this is very usable.
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Reliability and Availability
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The Veeam Backup & Replication solution is up and running every time you need it as it was planned. In more than 3 years that we have been using the product every night, it might have failed or presented an error once or twice, so the availability percentage is almost at 100%.
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Performance
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Veeam does a good job with backing up our servers in a timely manner. We are still at the beginning of our Veeam use and are pleased with the speed at which we can access the system as well as the backups and restore points. Veeam is definitely superior to our previous backup system in terms of speed and accessibility
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Support Rating
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The support team has never asked me to jump through silly hoops or waste time on pointless exercises. They seem to truly have a handle on what may be wrong. In fact, when we were having trouble getting our license renewal setup (because of yet another license migration at Veeam) a support incident got us connected to the right people to get our renewal done in time.
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In-Person Training
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I rated the in-person training an 8 because it was generally effective and provided a solid foundation for understanding the Veeam Data Platform. The instructors were knowledgeable and engaged, making the sessions interactive. However, I felt that some topics could have been covered in more depth, and additional hands-on exercises would have further reinforced the learning experience. Overall, it was a positive training session that adequately prepared attendees for using the product, but there's room for improvement.
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Online Training
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I gave it a rating of 7 because, although the online training offered valuable content and covered the essential aspects of the Veeam Data Platform, it lacked interactivity and opportunities for direct engagement with instructors. This made it challenging to ask questions or delve deeper into specific topics. Additionally, some sections felt a bit rushed, which could hinder a comprehensive understanding of more complex features. Overall, while the training was useful, improvements in interactivity and pacing could elevate the experience significantly.
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Implementation Rating
No answers on this topic
When deploying Veeam, be sure you have your environment right-sized. While it is not a big deal to increase capacity later, it will make a difference if you are trying to run Veeam on instances/VMs that are not appropriately sized on CPU and Memory requirements.
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Alternatives Considered
The company used several free solutions (e.g. Cobian Backup et al.) but they were outdated and there was no standardization, nor a simple way to monitor all the backup jobs. Iperius had all the key features needed for the task and the project is very much alive (regular new releases).
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Commvault is a standard backup platform for Enterprise backups, but we have no need for its extensive client abilities or the staff for the vast infrastructure that is required to use it. Cohesity is a truly fantastic system, but it is too far for larger companies than the one that I work for. Its cost also makes it prohibitive for SME's like us. Norton Backup was so long ago, I don't know if it even exists. It was difficult to use, had very slow recovery times, and I don't miss it at all.
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Scalability
No answers on this topic
In terms of scalability for our company, Veeam was able to cover our backup needs with ease. They have options for even more individualized backup if we were to need them; i.e. if a specific workstation needs its own independent backup. We have not used these resources yet, but I am confident they will be beneficial to our company in the near future.
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Return on Investment
  • One standard solution for small customers
  • One console to monitor backup jobs
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  • When Veeam is running well, I don't need to babysit it at all; I just read the email reports and am done.
  • When it doesn't work, Veeam consumes entire days getting everything working again.
  • Veeam has significantly improved how we test new software by enabling easy duplication of existing resources to different platforms.
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ScreenShots

Iperius Backup Screenshots

Screenshot of HomeScreenshot of ToolsScreenshot of Add edit destination folderScreenshot of New Backup JobScreenshot of VMware EXSi Backup solution

Veeam Data Platform Screenshots

Screenshot of the Veeam Data Platform dashboard, that puts the spotlight on malware. It will also highlight threats, identify risks, and measure the security score of the environment in the Veeam Threat Center.Screenshot of backup properties. Veeam Backup & Replication does not back up "dirty blocks" on VM guest OS.Screenshot of backup properties. Veeam Backup & Replication does not back up "dirty blocks" on VM guest OS.