# Arcserve vs CrashPlan Platform Comparison | | Arcserve | CrashPlan Platform | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.9 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 19 | 260 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (73.7% of reviews) | Mid-Market (63.6% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Arcserve **Not enough data** ### CrashPlan Platform Pros: - Backup Frequency (100 reviews) - Ease of Use (72 reviews) Cons: - Improvement Needed (10 reviews) - Poor Reporting (8 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Arcserve | CrashPlan Platform | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 9.9 (124 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 9.9 (139 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 9.9 (116 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.1 (13 reviews) | 9.9 (80 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 9.9 (124 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 9.9 (56 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.3 (13 reviews) | 9.9 (92 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Arcserve #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### CrashPlan Platform #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Online Backup | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Arcserve** | 8.7/10 | 10 | | **CrashPlan Platform** | 9.9/10 | 106 | #### Functionality | Feature | Arcserve | CrashPlan Platform | |---|---|---| | **Real-time Sync** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 9.9 (61 reviews) | | **Storage Capacity** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 9.9 (63 reviews) | | **Remote Backup** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 10.0 (61 reviews) | | **Versioning** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 9.9 (81 reviews) | | **Mobile Backup Application** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 9.8 (47 reviews) | #### Compatibility | Feature | Arcserve | CrashPlan Platform | |---|---|---| | **Disk Backup** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **Local Backup** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **Storage Formats** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 9.9 (55 reviews) | #### Management | Feature | Arcserve | CrashPlan Platform | |---|---|---| | **File Sharing** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **Security Standards** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 9.9 (63 reviews) | | **Encrypted Storage** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 9.9 (81 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Online Backup | Feature | Arcserve | CrashPlan Platform | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | ### SaaS Backup | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Arcserve** | N/A | N/A | | **CrashPlan Platform** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | Arcserve | CrashPlan Platform | |---|---|---| | **Real-time Sync** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Storage Capacity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Versioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Compatibility | Feature | Arcserve | CrashPlan Platform | |---|---|---| | **Endpoint Variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **SaaS Application Variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Management | Feature | Arcserve | CrashPlan Platform | |---|---|---| | **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Standards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Encrypted Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - SaaS Backup | Feature | Arcserve | CrashPlan Platform | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Database Backup | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Arcserve** | N/A | N/A | | **CrashPlan Platform** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | Arcserve | CrashPlan Platform | |---|---|---| | **Data Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Backup Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Diverse Database Handling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Admin | Feature | Arcserve | CrashPlan Platform | |---|---|---| | **Backup Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Database Backup | Feature | Arcserve | CrashPlan Platform | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | ### Cloud Data Security | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Arcserve** | N/A | N/A | | **CrashPlan Platform** | N/A | N/A | #### Data Protection | Feature | Arcserve | CrashPlan Platform | |---|---|---| | **Data Masking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Encryption/Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Anomoly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Analysis | Feature | Arcserve | CrashPlan Platform | |---|---|---| | **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Administration | Feature | Arcserve | CrashPlan Platform | |---|---|---| | **Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Arcserve** | 8.8/10 | 7 | | **CrashPlan Platform** | N/A | N/A | #### Solution Provision | Feature | Arcserve | CrashPlan Platform | |---|---|---| | **Service Provision** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **Pay by Usage** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **System Failover** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **Off-Site Data Storage** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Data Replication** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Feature Not Available | #### Management | Feature | Arcserve | CrashPlan Platform | |---|---|---| | **Infrastructure Compatibility** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **Solution Integration** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Analytics** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **RTO and RPO Management** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Feature Not Available | #### Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) | Feature | Arcserve | CrashPlan Platform | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | ### Cloud Security | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Arcserve** | N/A | N/A | | **CrashPlan Platform** | N/A | N/A | #### Cloud Visibility | Feature | Arcserve | CrashPlan Platform | |---|---|---| | **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Arcserve | CrashPlan Platform | |---|---|---| | **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Identity | Feature | Arcserve | CrashPlan Platform | |---|---|---| | **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Backup | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Arcserve** | N/A | N/A | | **CrashPlan Platform** | N/A | N/A | #### Management | Feature | Arcserve | CrashPlan Platform | |---|---|---| | **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scheduled Backups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **On-Demand Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Reporting | Feature | Arcserve | CrashPlan Platform | |---|---|---| | **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Arcserve | CrashPlan Platform | |---|---|---| | **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (2):** [Online Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-backup), [Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/disaster-recovery-as-a-service-draas) **Unique to CrashPlan Platform (5):** [Cloud Data Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-data-security), [Database Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/database-backup), [SaaS Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/saas-backup), [Archive Storage Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/archive-storage-solutions), [Enterprise Information Archiving Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/enterprise-information-archiving) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Arcserve | CrashPlan Platform | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 21.1% | 1.2% | | **Mid-Market** | 73.7% | 63.6% | | **Enterprise** | 5.3% | 35.2% | ### By Industry #### Arcserve - **Information Technology and Services:** 10.5% - **Higher Education:** 10.5% - **Government Administration:** 10.5% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 10.5% - **Education Management:** 10.5% - **Computer Software:** 10.5% - **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 5.3% - **Semiconductors:** 5.3% - **Retail:** 5.3% - **Management Consulting:** 5.3% - **Other:** 15.8% #### CrashPlan Platform - **Real Estate:** 17.2% - **Information Technology and Services:** 16.8% - **Automotive:** 7.6% - **Hospitality:** 6.4% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 4.4% - **Information Services:** 4.0% - **Commercial Real Estate:** 4.0% - **Insurance:** 2.8% - **Computer Software:** 2.8% - **Manufacturing:** 2.4% - **Other:** 31.6% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Arcserve - [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (717 reviews) - [Unitrends Backup and Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/unitrends-backup-and-recovery/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (455 reviews) - [CyberSentriq](https://www.g2.com/products/cybersentriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (390 reviews) - [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (732 reviews) - [Carbonite Safe](https://www.g2.com/products/carbonite-safe/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (198 reviews) - [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-acronis-cyber-protect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (742 reviews) - [Datto SIRIS](https://www.g2.com/products/kaseya-datto-siris/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (284 reviews) - [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (432 reviews) - [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4303 reviews) - [IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2](https://www.g2.com/products/idrive-online-and-saas-backup-object-storage-e2/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1924 reviews) ### Alternatives to CrashPlan Platform - [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (732 reviews) - [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (717 reviews) - [Unitrends Backup and Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/unitrends-backup-and-recovery/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (455 reviews) - [IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2](https://www.g2.com/products/idrive-online-and-saas-backup-object-storage-e2/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1924 reviews) - [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-acronis-cyber-protect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (742 reviews) - [CyberSentriq](https://www.g2.com/products/cybersentriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (390 reviews) - [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (432 reviews) - [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1344 reviews) - [Salesforce Backup & Recover](https://www.g2.com/products/salesforce-backup-recover/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (414 reviews) - [NAKIVO Backup & Replication](https://www.g2.com/products/nakivo-backup-replication/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (352 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Arcserve - Title: [How does Arcserve UDP work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-arcserve-udp-work) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Arcserve UDP (Unified Data Protection) is a comprehensive backup and recovery solution that works by protecting data across multiple platforms, applications,..." ### CrashPlan Platform - Title: [What is BluVault used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-bluvault-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "BluVault, by Parablu, is a backup and recovery solution. It offers solid encryption, effortless backup, and secure storage to ensure data security and..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/arcserve-2021-05-21-vs-crashplan-platform)