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At a Glance
Arcserve UDP
Arcserve UDP
Star Rating
(135)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (59.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Arcserve UDP
Veeam Data Platform
Veeam Data Platform
Star Rating
(696)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Veeam Data Platform
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Veeam Data Platform excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Arcserve UDP. Users appreciate its ease of use and quick integration process, making it a preferred choice for businesses needing reliable data recovery solutions.
  • According to verified reviews, Arcserve UDP is recognized for its reliability in backing up and restoring data, with users highlighting its impressive data reduction capabilities. However, it struggles to match the overall satisfaction levels seen with Veeam, particularly in user experience.
  • Users say that Veeam's support is a standout feature, with 24/7 responsiveness being a key factor for many. In contrast, while Arcserve UDP offers solid support, it does not receive the same level of praise, indicating a potential area for improvement.
  • Reviewers mention that Veeam Data Platform's implementation process is notably quick and intuitive, which is crucial for businesses needing to minimize downtime. Arcserve UDP, while functional, has been noted for having a more complex setup that may require additional time and effort.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that Veeam Data Platform provides a more comprehensive feature set for disaster recovery, scoring significantly higher in this area. Users appreciate its flexibility and adaptability to changing environments, which is less frequently mentioned in feedback for Arcserve UDP.
  • According to recent user feedback, both products perform well in specific backup scenarios, such as file and database server backups. However, Veeam's overall ratings in these categories are higher, indicating a more consistent performance across various use cases.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Arcserve UDP
No pricing available
Veeam Data Platform
No pricing available
Free Trial
Arcserve UDP
Free Trial is available
Veeam Data Platform
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
81
9.4
567
Ease of Use
7.9
83
9.1
573
Ease of Setup
7.7
69
8.8
505
Ease of Admin
8.0
69
9.0
492
Quality of Support
8.2
82
8.9
533
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
65
9.0
476
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
82
9.1
554
Features by Category
IT Resilience Orchestration Automation (ITRO)Hide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Operations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Recovery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - IT Resilience Orchestration Automation (ITRO)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.8
83
8.7
274
Compatibility
9.2
60
9.5
243
9.2
55
9.2
239
9.3
52
9.6
248
8.8
43
9.1
228
Management
8.8
53
9.2
224
8.8
50
9.3
237
8.9
56
9.1
241
9.0
45
9.0
226
8.2
53
8.9
218
Compliance
8.6
45
9.1
223
8.2
32
8.7
169
9.0
52
8.8
215
Agentic AI - Server Backup
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
9.2
37
8.4
161
Functionality
Feature Not Available
8.8
122
9.3
25
9.0
135
8.9
25
8.9
129
9.1
22
8.9
124
Not enough data
7.5
83
Compatibility
9.5
22
9.2
142
9.3
22
9.4
139
9.1
20
9.1
130
Management
9.4
15
8.5
117
9.3
18
9.1
130
9.3
20
9.1
126
Agentic AI - Online Backup
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
7.6
9
8.8
71
9.0
221
Compatibility
9.1
44
9.2
188
8.8
41
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Management
9.2
49
9.5
207
9.0
49
9.2
204
8.4
38
8.8
123
Security
8.8
35
9.1
182
9.1
44
9.2
187
Feature Not Available
8.8
177
Agentic AI - File Recovery
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Governance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
69
Not enough data
Functionality
9.2
48
Not enough data
9.0
49
Not enough data
8.2
39
Not enough data
8.4
39
Not enough data
Admin
8.6
50
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Database Backup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
33
8.7
174
Functionality
9.4
19
9.3
166
8.6
13
8.6
129
9.0
17
9.0
147
8.6
17
8.6
134
9.6
15
9.1
147
Management
8.8
20
9.3
162
9.0
21
9.2
162
8.6
19
8.9
138
8.9
18
8.8
135
9.0
17
8.7
135
Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.8
122
Management
Not enough data
8.9
99
Not enough data
8.8
94
Not enough data
9.2
110
Not enough data
9.1
111
Solution Provision
Not enough data
8.8
96
Not enough data
7.9
83
Not enough data
8.7
90
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Arcserve UDP
Arcserve UDP
Veeam Data Platform
Veeam Data Platform
Arcserve UDP and Veeam Data Platform are categorized as Disaster Recovery, Online Backup, Server Backup, and File Recovery
Unique Categories
Arcserve UDP
Arcserve UDP is categorized as Database Backup
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Arcserve UDP
Arcserve UDP
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
26.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
59.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.9%
Veeam Data Platform
Veeam Data Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
22.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
60.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
17.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Arcserve UDP
Arcserve UDP
Information Technology and Services
5.9%
Financial Services
5.9%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.0%
Government Administration
5.0%
Building Materials
5.0%
Other
73.3%
Veeam Data Platform
Veeam Data Platform
Information Technology and Services
19.3%
Government Administration
4.0%
Computer & Network Security
3.9%
Financial Services
3.5%
Hospital & Health Care
3.4%
Other
65.9%
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Discussions
Arcserve UDP
Arcserve UDP Discussions
HOW CAN IT BE SOLVED IF THE DESTINATION DISK FILLS UP?
1 Comment
MD
If there are Folders\Files that you can archive to an external drive and remove from the backup you can gain space. The other option is to get a larger drive.Read more
Why there are so many problems with our tape backup? I really astonished if a backup job just works
1 Comment
MD
There can be many variables for backup failure-open files, permissions etc..It is usually an issue with the software you are using for backups. Arcserve is a...Read more
Why is Arcserve CA not still called RHA or HA? Why is the product not promoted? Why is the topic of workload migration with UDP / CA not being promoted? Here are great opportunities to generate revenue
1 Comment
Leslie K.
LK
Hi Georg, The RHA product product was renamed Arcserve Continuous Availability, because that's what it provides. We actually developed a new product,...Read more
Veeam Data Platform
Veeam Data Platform Discussions
What does Veeam Software Do?
4 Comments
Josefo C.
JC
Veeam Software are made for backup, replicate and store and recovery data in any way or plataform ( Cloud, On primeses )Read more
More than one edition?
2 Comments
Gareth Llewellyn A.
GA
We currently use Version 9.5 but will be upgrading to version 10 soon.Read more
What is Automatic License Update?
2 Comments
Gareth Llewellyn A.
GA
When you have linked your account to your product licence, the application will keep licence up to date every time you open the application.Read more