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Compare Arctera Backup Exec and Veeam Data Platform 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (60.1% 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)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Arctera Backup ExecVeeam Data Platform
Star Rating
(696)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Veeam Data PlatformSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Veeam Data Platform excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Arctera Backup Exec. Users appreciate its ease of use and quick integration process, making it a preferred choice for many organizations.
- According to verified reviews, Arctera Backup Exec is recognized for its strong data protection capabilities, particularly for small to mid-sized organizations. Users highlight its fast file and folder backup and restore processes, which have been crucial for their on-premises backup strategies.
- Users say that Veeam Data Platform's support is a standout feature, with 24/7 responsiveness being a key benefit. This level of support is particularly valued when restoring critical data, as noted by users who find the process easy and quick.
- Reviewers mention that while Arctera Backup Exec has a long-standing reputation, it has faced challenges in recent years. However, users still appreciate its robust backup solutions and the improvements made by the current team, indicating a positive trajectory.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Veeam Data Platform is not overly complex and adapts well to changing environments, which is a significant advantage for organizations looking for flexibility in their backup solutions. This adaptability is often cited as a reason for its high satisfaction ratings.
- According to recent user feedback, while Arctera Backup Exec performs well in specific areas like file server backup, it struggles in broader categories such as data replication, where Veeam Data Platform significantly outperforms it, showcasing its comprehensive capabilities.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Arctera Backup Exec
No pricing availableVeeam Data Platform
No pricing availableFree Trial
Arctera Backup Exec
Free Trial is available
Veeam Data Platform
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
216
9.4
566
Ease of Use
8.3
218
9.1
572
Ease of Setup
8.3
201
8.8
504
Ease of Admin
8.4
200
9.0
492
Quality of Support
7.8
203
8.9
532
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
192
9.0
476
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
209
9.1
553
Features by Category
IT Resilience Orchestration Automation (ITRO)Hide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Operations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Recovery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - IT Resilience Orchestration Automation (ITRO)
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
9.3
103
9.5
243
8.8
97
9.2
239
8.8
94
9.6
248
8.1
77
9.1
228
Management
8.5
88
9.2
224
8.7
93
9.3
237
8.8
100
9.1
241
8.1
87
9.0
226
8.6
96
8.9
218
Compliance
8.7
94
9.1
223
7.6
64
8.7
169
8.5
81
8.8
215
Agentic AI - Server Backup
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Functionality
7.8
12
8.8
121
8.9
12
9.0
134
8.3
11
8.9
128
8.5
12
8.9
123
5.8
11
7.5
82
Compatibility
9.4
12
9.2
141
9.3
12
9.3
138
8.8
12
9.1
129
Management
8.2
12
8.5
116
9.0
12
9.1
129
8.5
11
9.1
125
Agentic AI - Online Backup
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Compatibility
Not enough data
9.2
188
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Management
Not enough data
9.5
207
Not enough data
9.2
204
Not enough data
8.8
123
Security
Not enough data
9.1
182
Not enough data
9.2
187
Not enough data
8.8
177
Agentic AI - File Recovery
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Governance
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
8.9
22
9.3
166
7.8
16
8.6
129
8.1
20
9.0
147
8.3
20
8.6
134
8.5
19
9.1
147
Management
9.0
21
9.3
162
9.2
20
9.2
162
8.5
19
8.9
138
8.0
19
8.8
135
8.5
19
8.7
135
Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Management
9.0
5
8.9
99
9.0
5
8.8
94
9.2
6
9.2
110
8.9
6
9.1
111
Solution Provision
8.6
6
8.8
96
7.5
6
7.9
83
8.1
6
8.7
90
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
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 Veeam Data Platform are categorized as Data Replication, Server Backup, Online Backup, and Disaster Recovery
Unique Categories
Arctera Backup Exec has no unique categories
Veeam Data Platform is categorized as Data Loss Prevention (DLP), File Recovery, Cloud File Storage, and IT Resilience Orchestration Automation (ITRO)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Arctera Backup Exec
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Veeam Data Platform
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
19.1%
Government Administration
4.0%
Computer & Network Security
3.9%
Financial Services
3.5%
Hospital & Health Care
3.4%
Other
66.0%
Alternatives
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 does Veeam Software Do?
4 Comments
JC
Veeam Software are made for backup, replicate and store and recovery data in any way or plataform ( Cloud, On primeses )Read more
More than one edition?
2 Comments
GA
We currently use Version 9.5 but will be upgrading to version 10 soon.Read more
What is Automatic License Update?
2 Comments
GA
When you have linked your account to your product licence, the application will keep licence up to date every time you open the application.Read more
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