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    Veeam Data Platform

    Score8.9 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

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    Veeam Data Platform
    Editions & Modules
    Veeam Data Platform Essentials
    $428
    per year per 5 instances
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    Veeam Data Platform
    Free Trial
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    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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    Entry-level 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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    Veeam Data Platform
    Considered Both Products
    Veeam Software
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    Way easier and faster to deploy.
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    Veeam has proved after testing his reliability, flexibility and ability to adapt to all our needs, from licensing to infrastructure perspective, being self contained backups, hardware agnostic, compatible with our hardware and software, and the learning curve was super easy, …
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    I find Veeam's user interface more intuitive than Hornet Security's. Veeam follows a more linear process for creating and editing backup and restore jobs, which feels more controlled and easier to follow. Look and feel is also important to me, and Veeam has this going for it, …
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    Veeam is 1000% more user friendly and flexible than Avamar, the product we switched from. As indicated before it’s flexibility for backup jobs, backup targets and schedules helps it win the day. This flexibility also allowed it to be drastically more affordable than the Avamar …
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    Veeam has all the features our other backup solutions have and more.
    And I mean a lot more, Veeam also goes beyond the pure "backup" senses, we used B&R Instant Recovery to migrate VMWare servers to a HyperV Cluster with minimal downtime. During the process of instant restores …
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    Nearly everyone in the space is comparable. The network design of your organization, remote networking speeds, how much you want/can spend on a backup solution, RPO and BCP requirements are primarily going to be your driver to one or another of the backup solutions out there. …
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    We have used Symantec Backup Exec for backups. The version of Backup Exec we had did not offer hypervisor virtual machine imaging. That is the main reason for selecting Veeam. We have used Veeam for over 10 years.
    Incentivized
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    Veeam is more electric and is compatible with a much wider range of products.
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    Datto offers easier restore option at a lot of extra cost
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    Beats manual backup and recovery options.
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    Veeam remains the strongest option if you already have an on-prem virtual environment and want full ownership of backup storage and recovery. Our infrastructure relies on the strong dependability of Veeam backup and restore for our environment and users. We chose this because …
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    We have not evaluated any other products in over 4 years. Veeam Data Platform is the only product we've considered using and we not no intention of changing from Veeam Data Platform at this time. It's what we're used to and it suits us well.
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    We have opted to change over to Veeam Data Platform because of the ease of use of Veeam Data Platform, the excellent support of bare metal backups for our 3 new Ubuntu based servers. We just tried it, liked it and never looked back! We are very happy with our choice ever since!
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    We have already mentioned that the delegation feature in Mailbox was not available in the previous solution, and we selected Veeam specifically to fulfill active users' request to share data with resigned users from a centralized location. Also, it helps us manage local system …
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    Veeam Data Platform is simpler to set up and get running than any other backup solution I have worked with. The simplicity allows me to understand the product and process well, which gives me more trust that my backup jobs are working correctly. Additionally, Veeam's support is …
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    Some of the other software I have used in the past are not listed. Veeam is hands down the best backup software I have used. I recommend it to anyone who asks because I truly believe it is the industry standard at this point. If you are using something else to backup critical …
    Incentivized
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    Veeam Data Platform works well and we already know it.
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    For flexibility and it's well known in the market.
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    We used to use old BackupExec, NetBackup, Avamar, but this Veeam product works right out of the box and is excellent.
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    at the moment both the products are in use for fiddrent opco
    Incentivized
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    Veeam Data Platform is better
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    Seems easier and feels more robust, plus has better functionality, though I've not used any of these others for about 10 years.
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    Veeam Data Platform better on prem but we use Rubrik for 365
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    99%
    Would buy again
    664 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    631 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    674 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    97%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    548 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    96%
    Implementation went as expected
    596 Answers
    Features
    Veeam Data Platform
    Data Center Backup
    Comparison of Data Center Backup features of Veeam Data Platform
    Feature
    Veeam Data Platform
    8.9
    514 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Universal recovery9.0442 Ratings
    Instant recovery8.8464 Ratings
    Recovery verification8.9444 Ratings
    Business application protection8.7389 Ratings
    Multiple backup destinations9.1469 Ratings
    Incremental backup identification9.1479 Ratings
    Backup to the cloud9.0341 Ratings
    Deduplication and file compression9.0443 Ratings
    Snapshots8.9398 Ratings
    Flexible deployment8.6393 Ratings
    Management dashboard8.3175 Ratings
    Platform support8.7434 Ratings
    Retention options9.0439 Ratings
    Encryption9.1406 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Veeam Data Platform
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.9
    (970 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.9
    (59 ratings)
    Usability
    9.7
    (48 ratings)
    Availability
    9.0
    (12 ratings)
    Performance
    7.8
    (13 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.5
    (50 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.5
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.0
    (34 ratings)
    Configurability
    7.7
    (12 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    8.0
    (13 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.8
    (13 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    8.5
    (12 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    7.3
    (13 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Veeam Data Platform
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Veeam Software
    It is well-suited for most environments, from Small and medium businesses to large enterprises. But its cost may be prohibitive for smaller businesses with a limited budget. While there are multiple licensing levels, there may be a use case for creating a level between the community edition and the Foundation.
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    Pros
    Veeam Software
    • The ease of use in creating jobs and adding clients enables our new and less skilled administrators to work efficiently, quickly, and accurately.
    • The same ease of use is essential for junior admins as well. Backups are quickly and accurately restored, allowing our networking team to bring clients back to production within expected times.
    • The ability to create a restore for testing and to remove it quickly has proven to be an excellent asset for our production and DB teams.
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    Cons
    Veeam Software
    • On occasion, the 'reason' for a failed backup can be a little hard to understand. It would be nice if it were a bit more straightforward.
    • I would love to run the platform natively on Linux, but I don't think it's an option.
    • Sometimes, locating the correct update file for the platform software can be a bit confusing. If they had an option to download the correct update file from within the console, that would take some of the guesswork out of it.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Veeam Software
    I really have no complaints about Veeam Backup & Replication. Their service has been excellent and the cost is minimal in comparison to other services I checked out. Implementation wasn't simple and the Veeam Support team was there to help each step of the way.
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    Usability
    Veeam Software
    It is a very robust solution that has never failed. It also has perfect integration with Windows server volume shadow copies. The processing load is moved from the backup server to the backup proxy. Increased fault tolerance: you can store data on a separate machine, the backup repository. Can perform a bare metal restore.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Veeam Software
    I give Veeam Data Platform a rating of 9 for availability because it consistently performs reliably in critical data protection and recovery tasks. The platform is designed to minimize downtime, ensuring that backup and recovery processes are accessible when needed.While there may be rare instances of maintenance or minor application errors, these do not significantly affect the overall reliability of the system. Veeam’s strong architecture and features like high availability configurations further enhance its performance, allowing us to trust it in crucial situations. Overall, it has proven to be a dependable solution that meets our organization's needs effectively.
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    Performance
    Veeam Software
    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
    Veeam Software
    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
    Veeam Software
    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
    Veeam Software
    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
    Veeam Software
    Plan the process and then work through your plan, i know this should go without saying but its easy to get sidetracked. You tend to want to just get up and running so you can have that sigh of relief, spend the time to talk to your business stakeholder to see what goals they are trying to accomplish and how that may impact your plans first.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Veeam Software
    I believe it's not possible to compare these three products, as none of them are as feature-rich as Veeam Data Platform. The addition of Proxmox-VE in version 12 was certainly a game-changer, as we were previously dependent on the VMware environment to access all the features that Veeam Data Platform offers.
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    Scalability
    Veeam Software
    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
    Veeam Software
    • Positive impact: it "saved our ass" on one occasion. In that particular scenario, we were hit with ransomware.
    • On another occasion, it provided a means of building a staging environment from our production and saved us a significant amount of time from having to build from scratch.
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    ScreenShots

    Veeam Data Platform Screenshots

    Screenshot of an example of the proactive threat assessment technology used to identify adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) before a cyber-attack.Screenshot of where Veeam Intelligence turns noisy alerts into clear insights with recommended next steps, explaining anomalies and pointing out the next best action.Screenshot of a preview of an AI generated snapshot of job health, exceptions, and priority actions.Screenshot of the chat flow to watch AI agents scan for anomalies, confirm a clean restore point, and surface integrity and performance insights.