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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (44.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Arctera Backup Exec
Star Rating
(274)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Arctera Backup ExecCommvault Cloud
Star Rating
(177)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Commvault CloudSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Backup Exec excels in File Server Backup with a rating of 9.3, while Commvault Cloud closely follows with a rating of 9.2, indicating both products are highly effective in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Backup Exec has a slight edge in Ease of Use with a score of 8.3 compared to Commvault Cloud's 7.8, suggesting that users find Backup Exec more intuitive for everyday tasks.
- G2 users highlight that Commvault Cloud shines in Quality of Support, scoring 8.7, which is notably higher than Backup Exec's 7.8, indicating a more responsive support experience for users of Commvault.
- Users on G2 report that Backup Exec's Backup Automation feature is rated at 9.1, making it a strong choice for those looking to streamline their backup processes, while Commvault Cloud's automation features are rated slightly lower at 8.6.
- Reviewers mention that Commvault Cloud offers superior Data Deduplication capabilities with a score of 9.3, compared to Backup Exec's 8.4, which can lead to significant storage savings for users.
- Users say that both products perform well in Remote Backup, but Commvault Cloud edges out with a score of 8.9 versus Backup Exec's 8.7, indicating a more robust solution for offsite data protection.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Arctera Backup Exec
No pricing availableCommvault Cloud
No pricing availableFree Trial
Arctera Backup Exec
Free Trial is available
Commvault Cloud
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
216
8.9
149
Ease of Use
8.3
218
7.9
151
Ease of Setup
8.3
201
7.9
132
Ease of Admin
8.4
200
8.1
129
Quality of Support
7.8
203
8.7
147
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
192
8.5
130
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
209
8.8
147
Features by Category
Compatibility
9.3
103
9.1
61
8.8
97
9.1
61
8.8
94
9.2
59
8.1
77
8.6
53
Management
8.5
88
8.8
50
8.7
93
8.8
56
8.8
100
9.0
59
8.1
87
8.6
55
8.6
96
8.8
56
Compliance
8.7
94
9.1
53
7.6
64
9.0
50
8.5
81
9.3
60
Agentic AI - Server 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
Functionality
7.8
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
5.8
11
Not enough data
Compatibility
9.4
12
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
Management
8.2
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Online 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
Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
32
Not enough data
8.9
34
Not enough data
8.6
32
Not enough data
8.3
31
Compatibility
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
8.6
30
Management
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
8.9
32
Not enough data
9.0
32
Agentic AI - SaaS 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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compatibility
Not enough data
9.1
29
Not enough data
8.8
28
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Management
Not enough data
9.1
29
Not enough data
9.1
30
Not enough data
8.3
27
Security
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
9.3
30
Not enough data
8.8
29
Agentic AI - File Recovery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
9.4
57
Not enough data
9.1
55
Not enough data
8.4
51
Not enough data
8.7
51
Admin
Not enough data
9.2
57
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
Functionality
8.9
22
Not enough data
7.8
16
Not enough data
8.1
20
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
8.5
19
Not enough data
Management
9.0
21
Not enough data
9.2
20
Not enough data
8.5
19
Not enough data
8.0
19
Not enough data
8.5
19
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Solution Provision
8.6
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
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
Arctera Backup Exec and Commvault Cloud are categorized as Server Backup
Unique Categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Arctera Backup Exec
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Commvault Cloud
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
17.2%
Oil & Energy
3.4%
Computer Software
3.4%
Automotive
3.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
3.1%
Other
69.5%
Information Technology and Services
21.9%
Computer Software
5.3%
Government Administration
4.7%
Computer & Network Security
4.7%
Hospital & Health Care
4.1%
Other
59.2%
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Discussions
does Symantec backup exec trial version have the ability to delete files
4 Comments
GS
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...Read more
How does Backup Exec help optimize storage?
2 Comments
SS
Backup Exec have inbuilt features and capabilities to support storage deduplication which reduces your storage space needs, saving you money and reducing how...Read more
What is commvault backup?
1 Comment
ZM
Ensure data availability for all workloads across cloud and on-prem environments with Commvault® Backup & Recovery, delivering
• Simple, comprehensive...Read more
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