# Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX vs Arctera Backup Exec Comparison

| | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Arctera Backup Exec | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 23 | 275 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (52.4% of reviews) | Mid-Market (60.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX

Pros:
- Backup Reliability (1 reviews)
- Backup Services (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (1 reviews)
- Poor Customer Support (1 reviews)

### Arctera Backup Exec

Pros:
- Backup Frequency (1 reviews)
- Backup Solutions (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Setup (1 reviews)
- Learning Curve (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Arctera Backup Exec | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (20 reviews) | 8.6 (217 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.1 (20 reviews) | 8.3 (219 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 8.3 (202 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 8.4 (200 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.0 (19 reviews) | 7.7 (204 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.3 (14 reviews) | 8.3 (192 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.9 (19 reviews) | 7.3 (210 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Arctera Backup Exec

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Server Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Arctera Backup Exec** | 8.5/10 | 108 |

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Arctera Backup Exec | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Server Backup** | Not enough data | 9.3 (104 reviews) | 
| **Database Server Backup** | Not enough data | 8.9 (98 reviews) | 
| **Virtual Machines** | Not enough data | 8.8 (94 reviews) | 
| **Repository Models** | Not enough data | 8.1 (78 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Arctera Backup Exec | 
|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Backup** | Not enough data | 8.5 (88 reviews) | 
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.7 (94 reviews) | 
| **Storage Capacity** | Not enough data | 8.8 (101 reviews) | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | 8.1 (87 reviews) | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.6 (96 reviews) | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Arctera Backup Exec | 
|---|---|---|
| **Security Standards** | Not enough data | 8.7 (94 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Data Protection** | Not enough data | 7.6 (64 reviews) | 
| **Data Deduplication** | Not enough data | 8.5 (81 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Backup

| Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Arctera Backup Exec | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Online Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Arctera Backup Exec** | 8.4/10 | 12 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Arctera Backup Exec | 
|---|---|---|
| **Real-time Sync** | Not enough data | 7.8 (12 reviews) | 
| **Storage Capacity** | Not enough data | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Backup Application** | Not enough data | 5.8 (11 reviews) | 

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Arctera Backup Exec | 
|---|---|---|
| **Disk Backup** | Not enough data | 9.4 (12 reviews) | 
| **Local Backup** | Not enough data | 9.3 (12 reviews) | 
| **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Arctera Backup Exec | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 8.2 (12 reviews) | 
| **Security Standards** | Not enough data | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 
| **Encrypted Storage** | Not enough data | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Online Backup

| Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Arctera Backup Exec | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Disaster Recovery

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Arctera Backup Exec** | 8.5/10 | 22 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Arctera Backup Exec | 
|---|---|---|
| **On Premises Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Recovery** | Not enough data | 7.8 (16 reviews) | 
| **Prior State Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.1 (20 reviews) | 
| **Recovery Automation** | Not enough data | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 
| **Replication** | Not enough data | 8.5 (19 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Arctera Backup Exec | 
|---|---|---|
| **Local Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (21 reviews) | 
| **Infrastructure Compatibility** | Not enough data | 9.2 (20 reviews) | 
| **Solution Integration** | Not enough data | 8.5 (19 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.0 (19 reviews) | 
| **RTO and RPO Management** | Not enough data | 8.5 (19 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery

| Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Arctera Backup Exec | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Replication

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Arctera Backup Exec** | 8.6/10 | 6 |

#### Management

| Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Arctera Backup Exec | 
|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Solution Integration** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Infrastructure Compatibility** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 

#### Solution Provision

| Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Arctera Backup Exec | 
|---|---|---|
| **System Failover** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **Pay by Usage** | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 
| **Service Provision** | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 

### Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Arctera Backup Exec** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Arctera Backup Exec | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 ShadowProtect SPX | Arctera Backup Exec | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 ShadowProtect SPX | Arctera Backup Exec | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [Disaster Recovery Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/disaster-recovery), [Server Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-backup)


**Unique to Arctera Backup Exec (2):** [Data Replication Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-replication), [Online Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-backup)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Arctera Backup Exec | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 52.4% | 22.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 38.1% | 60.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 9.5% | 17.1% | 

### By Industry

#### Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX

- **Information Technology and Services:** 23.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 9.5%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 9.5%
- **Writing and Editing:** 4.8%
- **Wholesale:** 4.8%
- **Printing:** 4.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.8%
- **Market Research:** 4.8%
- **Insurance:** 4.8%
- **Defense & Space:** 4.8%
- **Other:** 23.8%

#### Arctera Backup Exec

- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.1%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.4%
- **Computer Software:** 3.4%
- **Automotive:** 3.4%
- **Education Management:** 3.0%
- **Retail:** 3.0%
- **Financial Services:** 3.0%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.0%
- **Computer Networking:** 2.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 55.1%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX

- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (717 reviews)
- [Datto SIRIS](https://www.g2.com/products/kaseya-datto-siris/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (285 reviews)
- [Macrium Backup & Restore](https://www.g2.com/products/macrium-backup-restore/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (86 reviews)
- [Unitrends Backup and Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/unitrends-backup-and-recovery/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (457 reviews)
- [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (432 reviews)
- [MSP360 Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/msp360-backup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (545 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 (1927 reviews)
- [NAKIVO Backup & Replication](https://www.g2.com/products/nakivo-backup-replication/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (353 reviews)
- [Azure Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-backup/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (87 reviews)
- [EaseUS Data Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/easeus/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (397 reviews)

### Alternatives to Arctera Backup Exec

- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (717 reviews)
- [Arcserve UDP](https://www.g2.com/products/arcserve-arcserve-udp/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (136 reviews)
- [Veritas NetBackup](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (113 reviews)
- [Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage](https://www.g2.com/products/backblaze-b2-cloud-storage/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (114 reviews)
- [Unitrends Backup and Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/unitrends-backup-and-recovery/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (457 reviews)
- [IBM Storage Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-storage-protect/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (76 reviews)
- [NAKIVO Backup & Replication](https://www.g2.com/products/nakivo-backup-replication/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (353 reviews)
- [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (732 reviews)
- [Datto SIRIS](https://www.g2.com/products/kaseya-datto-siris/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (285 reviews)
- [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (432 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX

No discussions available for this product.

### Arctera Backup Exec

- Title: [does Symantec backup exec trial version have the ability to delete files](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-symantec-backup-exec-trial-version-have-the-ability-to-delete-files) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Backup Exec comes with full functional with 60 days trial version. If the questions is about resore the answer is yes. After the data is backed up and it is..."
- Title: [How does Backup Exec help optimize storage?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-backup-exec-help-optimize-storage) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Backup Exec have inbuilt features and capabilities to support storage deduplication which reduces your storage space needs, saving you money and reducing how..."
- Title: [How do I use Veritas Backup Exec?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-use-veritas-backup-exec) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "1. You need to configure backup policies for the workloads, 
2. Monitor the daily backup status
3. Check for any backup failures and rectify the same if..."
- Title: [How does Backup Exec work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-backup-exec-work) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Excellent Performance very stable and reliable"
- Title: [Which Veritas product does Backup Exec integrate with to reduce risk through visualization?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-veritas-product-does-backup-exec-integrate-with-to-reduce-risk-through-visualization) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Veritas Information Map"

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