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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (54.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $65.00 1 Device Per Year
Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX
Star Rating
(21)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Arcserve ShadowProtect SPXMacrium Backup & Restore
Star Rating
(57)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.4% of reviews)
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.
- Users report that ShadowProtect SPX excels in its "Compression" feature, scoring a remarkable 9.3, which allows for efficient storage management, while Macrium Reflect, although strong, does not match this level of performance.
- Reviewers mention that Macrium Reflect shines in "Ease of Setup" with a score of 9.1, making it more user-friendly for new users compared to ShadowProtect SPX, which has a lower score of 7.9 in this area.
- G2 users highlight that Macrium Reflect offers superior "Disaster Recovery" capabilities, scoring 9.5, which is significantly higher than ShadowProtect SPX's score of 8.6, indicating a more robust solution for critical recovery scenarios.
- Users on G2 appreciate Macrium Reflect's "Data Encryption" feature, scoring 9.3, which provides enhanced security for sensitive data, while ShadowProtect SPX's score of 8.0 suggests it may not offer the same level of protection.
- Reviewers say that ShadowProtect SPX's "Remote Imaging" feature, with a score of 7.4, is less effective compared to Macrium Reflect's overall imaging capabilities, which are rated higher, indicating a more comprehensive imaging solution.
- Users report that both products perform well in "Scheduled Backups," each scoring 9.1, but Macrium Reflect's additional features in "On-Demand Restoration" with a score of 8.5 provide a slight edge in flexibility for users needing immediate recovery options.
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
18
9.0
52
Ease of Use
7.9
18
9.1
52
Ease of Setup
7.9
12
9.3
40
Ease of Admin
8.5
12
8.9
33
Quality of Support
7.2
17
8.9
36
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
6.9
12
9.1
29
Product Direction (% positive)
7.3
17
9.3
49
Features by Category
Compatibility
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
8.7
13
Management
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.1
14
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
9.2
11
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Compatibility
Not enough data
9.4
13
Not enough data
9.6
13
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
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Security
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
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
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Deployment
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Imaging
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
7.8
10
Functionality
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.7
7
Management
Not enough data
9.2
8
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
9.4
19
Not enough data
9.5
18
Not enough data
9.6
20
Not enough data
8.2
17
Performance
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
9.7
18
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
20
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
21.1%
Architecture & Planning
10.5%
Writing and Editing
5.3%
Wholesale
5.3%
Printing
5.3%
Other
52.6%
Computer Software
19.3%
Information Technology and Services
15.8%
Manufacturing
7.0%
Education Management
7.0%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
3.5%
Other
47.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
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Is macrium software safe?
2 Comments
AG
Macrium Reflect is a secure option, granting you the confidence to employ it without worry. It is devoid of any malicious intent and serves as a completely...Read more
What does Macrium Reflect do?
1 Comment
IL
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Macrium Backup & Restore has no more discussions with answers
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