Link copied to clipboard

# Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX vs Veeam Data Platform Comparison - What are their main differences?

Share
[
Export
](/compare/arcserve-shadowprotect-spx/veeam-data-platform/export.csv)

ShadowProtectVeeam Data Platform[+ Add Product](#)

Reviews

**Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX** [

4.2/5(23)

](https://www.g2.com/products/arcserve-shadowprotect-spx/reviews#reviews)

**Veeam Data Platform** [

4.6/5(752)

](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX**
No pricing available

**Veeam Data Platform**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX**
1 month

Based on 6 responses

**Veeam Data Platform**
1 month

Based on 81 responses

Return on Investment

**Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX**
10 months5 months sooner

Based on 5 responses

**Veeam Data Platform**
15 months

Based on 65 responses

Perceived Cost

**Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX**
$$$$$

**Veeam Data Platform**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX**
6%

**Veeam Data Platform**
12%6% more

Pros & Cons

**Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX**
[
Backup Reliability (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/arcserve-shadowprotect-spx/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2430998&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Backup Services (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/arcserve-shadowprotect-spx/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2431025&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/arcserve-shadowprotect-spx/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2430983&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Poor Customer Support (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/arcserve-shadowprotect-spx/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2431010&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Veeam Data Platform**
[
Ease of Use (114)
](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1904469&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Backup Solutions (110)
](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1904245&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Backup Issues (37)
](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1902491&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (36)
](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1902462&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_bcb226c2943bb17d5a0c668afbd39a40/scalepad-backup-radar.png "Product Avatar Image")

ScalePad Backup Radar

](https://www.g2.com/products/scalepad-backup-radar/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/arcserve-shadowprotect-spx/integrations)

**Veeam Data Platform**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_7a5a22df219b58c72bb8722a9e3affa3/hyper-host.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Hyper.Host

](https://www.g2.com/products/hyper-host/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_ae5d46296d0f8afa0fd352fc44bf419d/microsoft365.png "Product Avatar Image")

Microsoft 365

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft365/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_00ed9359853dde05cd4c34e2bc47ec95/proxmox-ve.png "Product Avatar Image")

Proxmox VE

](https://www.g2.com/products/proxmox-ve/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_2ec0fb3d6001279948ececb9e055314c/red-hat-red-hat-openshift.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Red Hat OpenShift

](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-red-hat-openshift/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/integrations)

Screenshots

**Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX**
No screenshot available

**Veeam Data Platform**
 ![Veeam Data Platform screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1430507/vdp-.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX**

8.5

8.520

**Veeam Data Platform**

9.4

9.4594

Ease of Use

**Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX**

8.1

8.120

**Veeam Data Platform**

9.1

9.1621

Ease of Setup

**Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX**

8.1

8.114

**Veeam Data Platform**

8.8

8.8552

Ease of Admin

**Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX**

8.6

8.614

**Veeam Data Platform**

9.0

9.0513

Quality of Support

**Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX**

7.0

7.019

**Veeam Data Platform**

8.9

8.9560

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX**

7.3

7.314

**Veeam Data Platform**

9.0

9.0496

Product Direction (% positive)

**Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX**

6.9

6.919

**Veeam Data Platform**

9.1

9.1574

Features

Server Backup[Hide 66 FeaturesShow 66 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.8

298

Compatibility 

File Server Backup

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

259

Database Server Backup

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

251

Virtual Machines

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

264

Repository Models

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

231

VM Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

Continuous Backup

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

230

Disaster Recovery

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

250

Storage Capacity

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

244

Remote Backup

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

231

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

221

Data Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Differential Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incremental Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access & Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance

Security Standards

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

225

Cloud Data Protection

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

171

Data Deduplication

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

216

Ransomware Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Server Backup

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

12

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

12

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

12

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

11

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

11

Decision Making

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

11

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Data Loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bare-Metal Restore

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compression

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Duplicate Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-OS

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup Log

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sensitive Data Identification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Retention Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Migration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Format Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Backup[Hide 57 FeaturesShow 57 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.5

185

Functionality

Real-time Sync

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

125

Storage Capacity

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

137

Remote Backup

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

135

Versioning

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

125

Mobile Backup Application

Not enough data

7.5(won by default)

85

Compatibility 

Disk Backup

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

145

Local Backup

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

143

Storage Formats

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

131

Automatic Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

File Sharing

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

118

Security Standards

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

134

Encrypted Storage

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

131

Agentic AI - Online Backup

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

8

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

8

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

13

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

7.4(won by default)

9

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

9

Decision Making

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

9

Microsoft Outlook Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Active Directory Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Remote Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Synchronization Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conflict Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Way Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Recovery[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.0

228

Compatibility 

File Formats

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

189

Partitions

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Mobile

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Management

Backup

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

213

Storage

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

204

File Scan

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

124

Security 

Encryption

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

182

Data Protection

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

190

File Deletion

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

180

Agentic AI - File Recovery

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

7

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

7

Disaster Recovery[Hide 47 FeaturesShow 47 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.7

182

Functionality

On Premises Recovery

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

168

Cloud Recovery

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

129

Prior State Recovery

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

148

Recovery Automation

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

134

Replication

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

150

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

Local Management

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

163

Infrastructure Compatibility

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

162

Solution Integration

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

139

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

135

RTO and RPO Management

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

136

Data Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Action Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

7.3(won by default)

10

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

9

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

9

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

10

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

10

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

10

Decision Making

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

10

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scenario Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

VM Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Continuous Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deduplication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Continuous Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sensitive Data Identification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Business Impact Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Business Continuity Exercising

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication[Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.8

123

Management

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

99

Solution Integration

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

95

Infrastructure Compatibility

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

110

Monitoring

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

111

Solution Provision

System Failover

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

96

Pay by Usage

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

83

Service Provision

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

90

Show 5 feature categories with incomplete data

IT Resilience Orchestration Automation (ITRO)[Hide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security and Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration Console

Not enough data

Not enough data

Operations

Service Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

IT Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intelligent Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recovery

Disaster Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

On-Demand Restoration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - IT Resilience Orchestration Automation (ITRO)

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

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)[Hide 59 FeaturesShow 59 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

Data Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remediation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configuration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Threat Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Governance

Access Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visibility

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Breach Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Personally Identifiable Information Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavior Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Wipe

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Insider Threat Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Whitelisting/Blacklisting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Watermarking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ransomware Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Device Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

External Storage Device Blocking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Quarantining

Not enough data

Not enough data

Disaster Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intellectual Property Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sensitive Data Identification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Classification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud File Storage[Hide 69 FeaturesShow 69 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Storage Scaling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Organization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Support

Service Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Transparency

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Migration Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Device Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automation

Intelligent Data Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Password Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Meeting Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Historical Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Computing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Synchronization Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conflict Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Way Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security[Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance

Access Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

At-Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

DLP Configuration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sensitive Data Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

Database Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deduplication 

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

API / integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security 

Multi-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Transport

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Types

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

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

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Documentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Data Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security and Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deduplication 

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_2a4dafcbbd403507fe0890745dacb22d/arcserve-shadowprotect-spx.png "Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX")](https://www.g2.com/products/arcserve-shadowprotect-spx/reviews)

Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

52.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

38.1%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

9.5%

[![Veeam Data Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a179f521693e62ccbdd5f80b4da072ec/veeam-data-platform.svg "Veeam Data Platform")](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews)

Veeam Data Platform

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

22.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

59.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

18.4%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

52.4%

22.1%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

38.1%

59.5%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

9.5%

18.4%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_2a4dafcbbd403507fe0890745dacb22d/arcserve-shadowprotect-spx.png "Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX")](https://www.g2.com/products/arcserve-shadowprotect-spx/reviews)
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%

Other

47.6%

[![Veeam Data Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a179f521693e62ccbdd5f80b4da072ec/veeam-data-platform.svg "Veeam Data Platform")](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews)
Veeam Data Platform

Information Technology and Services

19.1%

Hospital & Health Care

4.3%

Computer & Network Security

4.2%

Government Administration

3.7%

Financial Services

3.7%

Other

65.0%

FAQs

## ShadowProtect vs Veeam Data Platform FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between ShadowProtect vs Veeam Data Platform?

Veeam Data Platform stands out from ShadowProtect with higher reviewer ratings, stronger support, and a larger review base, while ShadowProtect is noted for backup reliability and deployment ease.

| | [ShadowProtect](https://www.g2.com/products/arcserve-shadowprotect-spx/reviews) | [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.2/5 (23 reviews) | 4.6/5 (749 reviews) |
| Largest Segment | Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| Ease of Setup score | 8.1 | 8.8 |
| Quality of Support score | 7.0 | 8.9 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Backup Reliability | Unified platform with broad hypervisor integration |

### How do the pricing models of ShadowProtect and Veeam Data Platform compare?

Veeam Data Platform is rated higher for value, with a stronger Price/Cost satisfaction score than ShadowProtect.

- **ShadowProtect:** In recent reviews, several reviewers describe ShadowProtect as expensive compared to competitors, with cost cited as a trade-off for small businesses.
- **Veeam Data Platform:** Reviewers note that while Veeam Data Platform's cost is high, satisfaction with value is higher than ShadowProtect, and the platform is considered cost-effective for its feature set.
- **Switching reasons:** Reviewers mention switching from ShadowProtect to Veeam Data Platform for better value and broader feature coverage.

### What are the best alternatives to ShadowProtect and Veeam Data Platform?

The top three alternatives to ShadowProtect and Veeam Data Platform are Unitrends Backup and Recovery, Datto SIRIS, and Cove Data Protection.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [ShadowProtect](https://www.g2.com/products/arcserve-shadowprotect-spx/reviews) | 4.2/5 (23 reviews) | Mid-Market | Expensive compared to competitors | Backup Reliability |
| [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) | 4.6/5 (749 reviews) | Mid-Market | High cost, but strong value for features | Unified platform with broad hypervisor integration |
| [Unitrends Backup and Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/unitrends-backup-and-recovery/reviews) | 4.2/5 (462 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [Datto SIRIS](https://www.g2.com/products/kaseya-datto-siris/reviews) | 4.6/5 (294 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) | 4.5/5 (443 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |

### Which Disaster Recovery features should I prioritize when comparing ShadowProtect and Veeam Data Platform?

Buyers should prioritize Backup Reliability, Ease of Setup, Quality of Support, Integration Capabilities, and Centralized Management when comparing ShadowProtect and Veeam Data Platform.

- **Backup Reliability:** ShadowProtect is cited for backup reliability (1 all-time mention); Veeam Data Platform is consistently praised for reliable backup and recovery in recent reviews.
- **Ease of Setup:** ShadowProtect scores 8.1; Veeam Data Platform scores 8.8.
- **Quality of Support:** ShadowProtect scores 7.0; Veeam Data Platform scores 8.9.
- **Integration Capabilities:** Veeam Data Platform is frequently mentioned for integrations with Microsoft 365 and VMware vSphere (3 all-time mentions each); ShadowProtect is noted for integration with ConnectWise Automate in recent reviews.
- **Centralized Management:** ShadowProtect reviewers highlight the value of a centralized management console for monitoring backups across multiple servers; Veeam Data Platform is praised for unified management and a single console for backup status.

### What are the pros and cons of ShadowProtect vs Veeam Data Platform?

ShadowProtect's headline strength is backup reliability, while Veeam Data Platform excels in unified platform integration and support.

- **ShadowProtect strengths:** Backup reliability (1 all-time mention), deployment ease (1), flexibility (1), user interface (1), restore services (1), and versatility (1).
- **ShadowProtect trade-offs:** Expensive (1 all-time mention), poor customer support (1), and lack of effective central management console in some reviews.
- **Veeam Data Platform strengths:** Unified platform with broad hypervisor integration, high satisfaction with support, strong backup and recovery capabilities, and ease of use.
- **Veeam Data Platform trade-offs:** High cost and complex licensing structure are noted in recent reviews, with some reviewers mentioning a learning curve for new users.

### Is ShadowProtect or Veeam Data Platform better for small businesses?

Veeam Data Platform is the better fit for small businesses, supported by its higher satisfaction scores and strong small-business reviewer sentiment.

- **ShadowProtect:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; small-business reviewers note the product can be expensive and less ideal for smaller budgets.
- **Veeam Data Platform:** Largest segment is Mid-Market, but recent reviews from small-business users highlight ease of use, strong support, and cost-effectiveness for small teams.

### Which Disaster Recovery platform has better integrations?

Veeam Data Platform is favored for integrations, with more frequent and diverse integration mentions than ShadowProtect.

- **ShadowProtect:** Recent reviews mention integration with ConnectWise Automate for backup monitoring and escalation.
- **Veeam Data Platform:** Integrates with Microsoft 365 (3 all-time mentions) and VMware vSphere (3 all-time mentions), with reviewers also highlighting integration with ticketing systems and hypervisors.

### How do ShadowProtect and Veeam Data Platform compare on customer support?

Veeam Data Platform outperforms ShadowProtect on Quality of Support by a material margin of 1.9 points (8.9 vs 7.0).

- **ShadowProtect:** Reviewers cite support as a trade-off, with several noting slow or unsatisfactory responses.
- **Veeam Data Platform:** Reviewers consistently praise support quality, accessibility, and responsiveness, with multiple recent reviews highlighting positive support experiences.

### Which is easier to implement, ShadowProtect or Veeam Data Platform?

Veeam Data Platform leads ShadowProtect on Ease of Setup by 0.7 points (8.8 vs 8.1), with reviewers also noting easier administration.

- **ShadowProtect:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward for experienced IT professionals but note a learning curve and higher setup costs for less technical teams.
- **Veeam Data Platform:** Reviewers highlight simple deployment, intuitive onboarding, and effective management tools, with many citing a smooth initial setup process.

### Which product has better Backup?

Veeam Data Platform is rated higher for Backup, with stronger scores and broader reviewer praise.

- **ShadowProtect:** Backup Reliability is a top-cited strength (1 all-time mention); backup services and restore services are also noted, with an Ease of Use score of 8.1.
- **Veeam Data Platform:** Backup and recovery are consistently praised in recent reviews, with an Ease of Use score of 9.1 and Meets Requirements score of 9.4, reflecting high satisfaction with backup capabilities.

Alternatives

**Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX Alternatives**

 ![Datto SIRIS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fcb33f94f2a2359a8f7844ae12f6686d/kaseya-datto-siris.svg "Datto SIRIS")

[
Datto SIRIS
](/products/kaseya-datto-siris/reviews)

 ![Macrium Backup & Restore](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0c90f1c25e90d5140741f792774423c5/macrium-backup-restore.svg "Macrium Backup & Restore")

[
Macrium Backup & Restore
](/products/macrium-backup-restore/reviews)

 ![Arctera Backup Exec](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/dc9f48bb757697996c4407a40bb97968/arctera-arctera-backup-exec.svg "Arctera Backup Exec")

[
Arctera Backup Exec
](/products/arctera-arctera-backup-exec/reviews)

 ![Unitrends Backup and Recovery](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cc813d51b9ce97549eec985eb87daf74/unitrends-backup-and-recovery.svg "Unitrends Backup and Recovery")

[
Unitrends Backup and Recovery
](/products/unitrends-backup-and-recovery/reviews)

**Veeam Data Platform Alternatives**

 ![Unitrends Backup and Recovery](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cc813d51b9ce97549eec985eb87daf74/unitrends-backup-and-recovery.svg "Unitrends Backup and Recovery")

[
Unitrends Backup and Recovery
](/products/unitrends-backup-and-recovery/reviews)

 ![Cove Data Protection](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0bf850cdaf81bb2a68b05ee14c673a29/cove-data-protection.svg "Cove Data Protection")

[
Cove Data Protection
](/products/cove-data-protection/reviews)

 ![Arctera Backup Exec](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/dc9f48bb757697996c4407a40bb97968/arctera-arctera-backup-exec.svg "Arctera Backup Exec")

[
Arctera Backup Exec
](/products/arctera-arctera-backup-exec/reviews)

 ![IBM Storage Protect](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/836e26af0223dcd39231ba7847881ba2/ibm-storage-protect.svg "IBM Storage Protect")

[
IBM Storage Protect
](/products/ibm-storage-protect/reviews)