Microsoft 365 vs. Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Microsoft 365
Score 8.6 out of 10
N/A
Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) is a Microsoft Cloud subscription service that includes Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher, and Access). The software can be installed across multiple devices and ensures that users always have the most up-to-date version of the included Office applications.
$5
Per User Per Month
Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365
Score 8.7 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 is a BaaS (Backup as a Service) solution used to back up and restore Microsoft 365 data, including Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft OneDrive for Business and Microsoft Teams data.N/A
Pricing
Microsoft 365Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365
Editions & Modules
Business Basic
$5.00
Per User Per Month
Individual
$5.84
*Per Month
Business - Apps
$8.25
Per User Per Month
Enterprise - F3
$10.00
Per User Per Month
Business Standard
$12.50
Per User Per Month
Business Premium
$20.00
Per User Per Month
Enterprise - E3
$32.00
Per User Per Month
Enterprise - E5
$57.00
Per User Per Month
VDC for Microsoft 365
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Pricing Offerings
Microsoft 365Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details*When billed annually.
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Chose Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365
We have looked at Cohesity more recently because we are looking to standardize across all our businesses. We had gone with Veeam prior to this, and I don't know where we will end up, but between the two platforms, I personally prefer Veeam for its stability, reliability, and …
Chose Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365
This is used for restoring files for dedidated hardware. Is not related to the cloud services we use for O365.
Features
Microsoft 365Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365
Data Center Backup
Comparison of Data Center Backup features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft 365
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Ratings
Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365
8.7
112 Ratings
1% above category average
Management dashboard00 Ratings8.2108 Ratings
Retention options00 Ratings8.9110 Ratings
Encryption00 Ratings9.099 Ratings
Enterprise Backup
Comparison of Enterprise Backup features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft 365
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Ratings
Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365
7.8
103 Ratings
2% below category average
Operational reporting and analytics00 Ratings7.899 Ratings
Malware protection00 Ratings7.569 Ratings
Ransomware Recovery00 Ratings8.061 Ratings
SaaS Backup
Comparison of SaaS Backup features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft 365
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Ratings
Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365
8.3
97 Ratings
5% below category average
SaaS Product Integration00 Ratings9.071 Ratings
Multiple Data Restoration Options00 Ratings8.493 Ratings
Data Auditing and Search00 Ratings7.586 Ratings
Data Storage in the Cloud or On-Premises00 Ratings8.290 Ratings
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User Ratings
Microsoft 365Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365
Likelihood to Recommend
7.9
(243 ratings)
8.7
(247 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.5
(6 ratings)
9.1
(10 ratings)
Usability
7.7
(13 ratings)
8.4
(248 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
7.8
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
8.9
(54 ratings)
8.7
(243 ratings)
Implementation Rating
9.0
(2 ratings)
8.7
(7 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
Microsoft 365Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365
Likelihood to Recommend
Microsoft
Office everyday things since time immemorial. It's hard for Google Suite or any other to compete with Microsoft. They have everything, and it all works great, with incredible tools and capabilities. The new integrations work seamlessly most of the time, such as embedding a Power BI in a PPT. Expecting too much AI, like note taking, or LLM-based PPT, is not available in my tier at least, so depending on the budget, you won't get all you may expect from an AI leader. For diagramming and process maps, you're better off with other tools like those above.
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Veeam Software
The implementation of their services is fairly simple and their engineers will assist in any issues that arise when you attempt to get the solutions implemented. One scenario we experienced in implementation is a server was not able to be backed up. The engineer logged onto our system on a remote support session and helped to diagnose why we were experiencing the issue. They ensured we were up and running again in a timely manner to remain covered on our backed up services.
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Pros
Microsoft
  • It allows us to keep our email organized. I like the fact that I can create folders in Outlook, and they replicate on my mail server.
  • Excellent for drafting and saving those documents as PDFs without needing PDF editing software.
  • Spreadsheets - what more is there to say?
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Veeam Software
  • My CFO seemed to have lost a whole year of important emails. I simply restored them to his mailbox in a matter of minutes.
  • An employee left the company but an issue came up with a quote this person sent out. I could search his mailbox and got the quote as well as all communications from that customer.
  • It is nice to be able to search emails in various mailboxes without disturbing the user.
  • It is also nice to go back in time. Say they deleted those emails last month I can go back years if needed.
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Cons
Microsoft
  • Microsoft 365 really needs to work on protection part. In complex environment it is not reliable as compared to its competitors like Proofpoint. There are many instances where it fails to perform effectively.
  • In SharePoint Online the versioning feature of the document needs to be improved by Microsoft. Sometimes when we have to roll back to the previous version it does not work as expected.
  • In Teams messaging and app permission policies can be improved. There are some settings where we have to add a lot of things manually.
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Veeam Software
  • Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 isn't 'multi geo' aware - this means we have to manually select resources to back up depending on their geo-location.
  • Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 doesn't backup Private Channels users create in a Team - there are workarounds for this but it would be nice if this just worked.
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Likelihood to Renew
Microsoft
There are many features of Office that we cannot replicate in any other tool. Plus people know it already. It's not going away anytime soon.
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Veeam Software
Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 just works so well and is so easy to use. I researched multiple options for Office 365 backup and none seemed to be as easy to setup and use as Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 and the pricing was very comfortable to us. I can't imagine any reason why we would change away from Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365.
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Usability
Microsoft
It being the default office suite means it's user experience and idioms are things that everyone is generally very used to and fluent with.
The sharing is relatively simple, being directly hooked into Entra AD, and expiry being a first class concern.
It's usability decreases at scale, with multiple people simultaneously making edits can make documents unusable.
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Veeam Software
While the product is rock-solid and only has errors when Microsoft changes things on their API side, the solution is at times too simplistic. The need to analyze and report on the data being stored is lackluster. The functionality and use of the product is a 10, but the niceties and features you would want in a product of this caliber are lacking.
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Reliability and Availability
Microsoft
No answers on this topic
Veeam Software
I have yet to need it during any of their scheduled maintenance windows. It's always online.
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Performance
Microsoft
No answers on this topic
Veeam Software
We have a lot of data, and pulling backups out of the store sometimes takes a bit of time - but this is within acceptable tolerances. I don't expect restores to be instantaneous, and I can't quantify if the speed is software or data repository.
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Support Rating
Microsoft
Over the past 8 years of using Microsoft 365, I have noticed that they change vendors often. This always leads to a poor experience in the beginning, then levels out after some time for the company to get things worked out. As a customer, it is really frustrating because I don't have time when something isn't working to have them "look into my issue" and get back with me. They have even closed a ticket I specifically told them to keep open. Your applications are only as good as the support.
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Veeam Software
Veeam Data Cloud support for Microsoft 365 is excellent (just like for Veeam Backup & Replication). It's easy to create a ticket in the support portal, and the support engineers respond quickly and accurately, usually within a few hours! Issues are resolved and/or investigated quickly.
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Implementation Rating
Microsoft
Everything works and I use it all the time.
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Veeam Software
Would have marked a 10 but the storage in AWS was very complicated. Would be nice to have more help/guidance connecting to external storage.
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Alternatives Considered
Microsoft
Its very user-friendly, collaborative and efficient that boosts productivity using cloud tools. their security is strong and it provides data protection. There are regular updates that shields us from attackers too. It offers a wealth of learning resources, including tutorials, help articles and video guide to help users make the most of the application and personally upgrade their skills.
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Veeam Software
Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 offered a straightforward, upfront billing model with no hidden storage fees.In contrast, Rubrik’s proposal emphasized enterprise-grade features like air-gapped backups, sensitive data monitoring, and zero-trust architecture—but came with a higher initial investment as well as higher recurring costs. Simplicity and Microsoft 365 Focus Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365’s solution was purpose-built for Microsoft 365, offering granular recovery, seamless integration, and a user-friendly interface
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Scalability
Microsoft
No answers on this topic
Veeam Software
I have had no issues scaling this software as my organisation or data estate has grown. It always does exaclty what it says on the box.
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Return on Investment
Microsoft
  • It has helped keep the high-energy culture my company has since it allows easy communication and calls.
  • Positively impacts responses from clients, since we can see how many times they have been contacted. (the more someone is contacted, the less likely they are to respond. Microsoft helps make sure we all know who and who not to contact)
  • positively impacts my ability to focus, since you can mute notifications. Since I look at my computer all day, it is helpful to lock in and not get distracted by the many emails I receive a day. You can also change preferences, so emails with high urgency are still seen.
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Veeam Software
  • The only real impact is from a compliance standpoint. Our company is expected at a regulatory level to be protecting our data and even though the tenant has little traffic there could still be some regulated data in there. We have to be able to tell an auditor that it's being backed up by an enterprise grade solution, and that's what VDC was intended for.
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