Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows vs. Veeam Data Platform

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
N/AN/A
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
Veeam Agent for Microsoft WindowsVeeam Data Platform
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Veeam Data Platform Essentials
$428
per year per 5 instances
Veeam Data Platform
Contact sales team
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Veeam Agent for Microsoft WindowsVeeam Data Platform
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
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.
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
Veeam Agent for Microsoft WindowsVeeam Data Platform
Considered Both Products
Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows
Chose Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows
Veeam is just on another level compared to most other software vendors who tend to make backup solutions complicated. Veeam uses intuitive GUI's that make sense to most people and take the stress out of systems recovery at high and low levels by simply explaining the process …
Chose Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows
We used Barracuda for a long time - we started to find restores were becoming clumbersome and often would fail. The dashboard would often have error's where jobs appeared to still be running but had actually failed. There was no access to logs for us to be able to see this but …
Chose Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows
Veeam Agent for Windows primarily provides backup and recovery of Windows-based physical and virtual machines. At the same time, Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud also includes Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, and Backup and Recovery. Since our customers require backup and recovery …
Chose Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows
Used Nakivo Backup & replication for many years on a Synology NAS for replicating VMware hosts on it. Veeam does not have the same functionality, but it's a robust alternative, taking the offload of backup away from using a NAS. It also runs faster than other solutions, …
Chose Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows
Veeam is vastly superior. It was the product we vetted and switched to from Cloudberry. CB can perform adequate backups but restores can be challenging and there are a lot of missing features compared to Veeam.
Chose Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows
I used Clonezilla several times, and while it's very rock solid since it's Linux-based and works very well, it's not for large deployments, and it's more of a one-time use. (You need to take an image before reinstalling something or such.) With Veeam, you can deploy it …
Chose Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows
Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows works better against most backup solutions in terms of reliability and cost, which makes it attractive for us and our clients. Our biggest reason for choosing Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows over other solutions is the replication feature, …
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
Veeam Agent for Microsoft WindowsVeeam Data Platform
Data Center Backup
Comparison of Data Center Backup features of Product A and Product B
Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows
9.1
Ratings
7% above category average
Veeam Data Platform
9.2
Ratings
8% above category average
Universal recovery9.70 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Instant recovery9.40 Ratings9.40 Ratings
Recovery verification9.30 Ratings9.30 Ratings
Business application protection9.20 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Multiple backup destinations8.80 Ratings9.60 Ratings
Incremental backup identification9.80 Ratings9.70 Ratings
Backup to the cloud9.50 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Deduplication and file compression9.50 Ratings8.90 Ratings
Snapshots8.30 Ratings9.30 Ratings
Flexible deployment8.80 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Management dashboard9.00 Ratings7.50 Ratings
Platform support8.50 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Retention options8.70 Ratings8.90 Ratings
Encryption9.30 Ratings9.70 Ratings
Best Alternatives
Veeam Agent for Microsoft WindowsVeeam Data Platform
Small Businesses
Cove Data Protection
Cove Data Protection
Score 9.9 out of 10
Cove Data Protection
Cove Data Protection
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
Bacula Enterprise
Bacula Enterprise
Score 9.2 out of 10
Bacula Enterprise
Bacula Enterprise
Score 9.2 out of 10
All AlternativesView all alternativesView all alternatives
User Ratings
Veeam Agent for Microsoft WindowsVeeam Data Platform
Likelihood to Recommend
9.2
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
7.8
(0 ratings)
Usability
9.2
(0 ratings)
9.9
(0 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
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
-
(0 ratings)
9.9
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
4.0
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Veeam Agent for Microsoft WindowsVeeam Data Platform
Likelihood to Recommend
Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows is an extremely versatile backup software so it can be used in a variety of different ways. We have it running on some user machines that require it as the user deals with sensitive data that cannot be lost and Windows based servers ranging from server 2012 to 2025.
Read full review
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.
Read full review
Pros
  • Relatively speedy backups for a traditional backup solution
  • Good efficiency solutions used to shrink backup sizes
  • Robust synchronization capabilities for offsite backups
  • Veeam can perform a full metal restore of a physical server
  • If needed, Veeam can convert a backup of a physical server to a virtual server
Read full review
  • 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.
Read full review
Cons
  • Stop the backup job from the console instead of having to stop from the client.
  • Don't consume too many resources while taking a backup.
Read full review
  • 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.
Read full review
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.
Read full review
Usability
Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows is really straightforward to both deploy and use on a daily basis. the high level of successful restores we have experienced is testament to the quality of the file verification processes and encryption Veeam use within their software. Support is simply excellent should you need to engage them. there is nothing they haven't been able to solve either via phone or email.
Read full review
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.
Read full review
Reliability and Availability
No answers on this topic
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%.
Read full review
Performance
No answers on this topic
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
Read full review
Support Rating
No answers on this topic
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.
Read full review
In-Person Training
No answers on this topic
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.
Read full review
Online Training
No answers on this topic
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.
Read full review
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.
Read full review
Alternatives Considered
I used Clonezilla several times, and while it's very rock solid since it's Linux-based and works very well, it's not for large deployments, and it's more of a one-time use. (You need to take an image before reinstalling something or such.) With Veeam, you can deploy it organization-wide.
Read full review
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.
Read full review
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.
Read full review
Return on Investment
  • Allowed us to move from usind two different backup providers to Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows exclusively, improving our costs considerably
  • Verified backups - before there was no checks or verification on the backups
  • Much more cost effective cloud storage than the provider we moved from
Read full review
  • 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.
Read full review
ScreenShots

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.