Compare Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX and Macrium Backup & Restore 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (57.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $65.00 1 Device Per Year
Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX
Star Rating
(22)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Arcserve ShadowProtect SPXMacrium Backup & Restore
Star Rating
(78)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $65.00 1 Device Per Year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Macrium Backup & Restore excels in ease of use, with many users highlighting its straightforward setup process and intuitive interface. One user mentioned that the initial setup was very smooth, making it easy to get started with backups.
- Users say that Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX offers strong backup and recovery capabilities, particularly for disaster recovery scenarios. Reviewers appreciate its ability to perform flexible restores and its reliable continuous backup features, making it a solid choice for businesses with critical data.
- According to verified reviews, Macrium Backup & Restore stands out for its auto verification feature after backups, which provides users with peace of mind that their data is safe and intact. This feature has been particularly praised by users who value data integrity.
- Reviewers mention that Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX has a user-friendly interface and a centralized management console, allowing users to monitor multiple servers efficiently. One user noted they could check the backup status of 500 servers in just two clicks, showcasing its scalability.
- Users highlight that Macrium Backup & Restore offers a comprehensive backup management experience, especially in its paid versions. The free version is also noted for being excellent for basic imaging needs, making it accessible for small businesses looking for cost-effective solutions.
- G2 reviewers indicate that while Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX is effective for Linux server backups, it may not be as versatile as Macrium Backup & Restore for Windows environments. Users have found Macrium to be particularly effective for disk imaging and system recovery, which is crucial for many businesses.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX
No pricing availableMacrium Backup & Restore
SiteBackup Annual Plan & Perpetual
Starting at $65.00
1 Device Per Year
Centralized business backup and recovery solution for medium to large enterprises.
- Centralized management and control
- Scheduled Backup and Restore
- Local/Remote server options
Free Trial
Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX
No trial information availableMacrium Backup & Restore
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
19
9.1
70
Ease of Use
8.0
19
9.1
71
Ease of Setup
7.9
13
9.2
59
Ease of Admin
8.5
13
8.8
46
Quality of Support
6.9
18
8.8
51
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.1
13
9.1
41
Product Direction (% positive)
6.8
18
9.3
67
Features by Category
Compatibility
Not enough data
9.3
23
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
9.0
17
Management
Not enough data
9.5
22
Not enough data
9.2
19
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
7.8
16
Compliance
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Server Backup
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Functionality
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
9.5
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.4
13
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Compatibility
Not enough data
9.5
16
Not enough data
9.6
14
Not enough data
9.4
13
Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
12
Agentic AI - Online Backup
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Compatibility
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Management
Not enough data
9.7
11
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Security
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - File Recovery
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Administration
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
8.6
12
Deployment
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Imaging
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
7.8
10
Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.1
8
Management
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
7.5
6
Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Functionality
Not enough data
9.5
23
Not enough data
9.6
19
Not enough data
9.7
24
Not enough data
8.2
17
Performance
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
9.8
20
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
22
Agentic AI - PC Backup
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Hard Drive Cloning
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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 ShadowProtect SPX and Macrium Backup & Restore are categorized as Disaster Recovery and Server Backup
Unique Categories
Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX has no unique categories
Macrium Backup & Restore is categorized as PC Backup, Hard Drive Cloning, OS Imaging & Deployment, Online Backup, and File Recovery
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Macrium Backup & Restore
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
25.0%
Architecture & Planning
10.0%
Writing and Editing
5.0%
Wholesale
5.0%
Printing
5.0%
Other
50.0%
Information Technology and Services
17.1%
Computer Software
14.5%
Manufacturing
6.6%
Education Management
6.6%
Higher Education
3.9%
Other
51.3%
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